Executive Master's Degree in Human Resource Development
Developing Global Leaders
The EXMS in Human Resource Development is a unique experiential program that develops participants to lead learning and change from a global perspective. The program design enables graduates to leverage and transfer their experiences to their respective organizations and professional fields. As a direct application of their experiences, students will complete an action learning project relating to an existing organizational issue.
Who Should Apply
The Executive Master's in HRD at the University of Houston is designed for anyone responsible for learning and change regardless of academic or professional backgrounds. The program is also applicable to those who are expert consultants in their fields and offers opportunities to partner with employers on customizing programs for advanced training of executive change leaders.
Accelerated One Year Format
This program is a 1-year experiential program that includes 12 courses. Courses will be delivered via e-learning and face-to-face mediums using advanced synchronous technology. During the last semester, students will complete a 1-week international assignment.
Location
Offered through the College of Technology, the Executive M.S. HRD program is based at the University of Houston Sugar Land campus, 14000 University Boulevard Sugar Land, TX 77479.
Sample of Courses
- Organizational Learning & Performance
- Global Leadership
- Designing Organization Development Interventions
- Evaluation and Assessment
- Research in Human Resource Development
Admissions
Students are admitted on a rolling basis each semester. Requirements include:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any discipline
- Interview
- A minimum of five years full-time business or professional experience
- A completed endorsement from senior level management and one letter of recommendation
- A commitment letter from participant's sponsoring organization (if participant is financially supported by employer)
- A resume
- Two official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Official TOEFL/IELTS/PTE Academic Score Report (international applicants only)
Interested in learning more about the Executive HRD program? Have questions regarding the admission process? Join us for an information session below:
Information Sessions
Information sessions for the Executive Master’s Degree in Human Resource Development are currently scheduled for September 27, October 23, and November 15, 2013 at the UH Main campus. To register, please select the link below; session location and directions will be emailed to you.