Program Description
Human Resource Development (HRD) is a process used to develop talent and improve the learning and performance of individuals and organizations to enhance their competence, effectiveness and change. HRD practitioners work to maximize the performance and potential within the fields of training, learning and development; individual and organizational performance improvement; and strategic HRD. The HRD field draws from systems design, psychology, education, sociology, organization development and management theory.
This program benefits working professionals and leaders in business, non-profit, government, and education settings who wish to gain HRD expertise and advance their careers. HRD specialists help organizations and people to identify performance gaps and to design and deliver appropriate interventions that improve human performance in the workplace. Graduates of the program improve their ability to think strategically and solve problems across a broad spectrum of performance issues within business, industry and the public sector.
Taught by both practitioners and academicians, this fully online MHRD program benefits working professionals and leaders who wish to gain valuable, in-demand skills that can be applied in business, non-profit, government, and education settings. Those who wish to advance their career and gain HRD expertise can earn an advanced degree from a highly respected institution that is at the forefront of the profession.
For additional information, please visit https://www.clemson.edu/education/academics/masters-specialist-programs/masters-education-human-resource-development/index.html and refer to the departmental handbook for specific program requirements.
Outcomes, Learning Objectives, and Graduation Requirements
Program participants learn innovative approaches to address contemporary challenges in the workplace including leadership, ethics, strategy, adult education, and diversity while engaging in high-quality, applied research and professional learning.
