Overview

The master’s degree in Human Resource Development program at Towson University focuses on the professional practice of human resource management, development, leadership and organizational change and effectiveness.

The program is ideal if you are looking to enter the human resources profession, seeking to expand your knowledge and expertise or wanting to improve your practice and advancement opportunities.

Emphasize Your Area of Study

The Human Resource Development (M.S.) program provides you with a core education in the fundamentals of human resources while offering you the flexibility to select the courses that are most meaningful to your career plans and aspirations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Resources

Applied Research In Hrd

Organizational Behavior

Managing Organizational Change

Training And Development

Capstone In Human Resource Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Towson, United States

Disciplines

Management Studies Human Resource Management View 305 other Masters in Human Resource Management in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university*.
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 is required to be considered for full admission; a 2.80 GPA is required to be considered for conditional admission to the program. All GPA calculations are made based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate and post-baccalaureate study.
Applicants must submit the following items as part of their application packet in addition to transcripts from their undergraduate and/or prior graduate schools.
A minimum of two letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to your academic background, professional experience and/or personal qualities (Email addresses of recommenders must be entered on application).
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Tuition Fee

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International

22860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22860 USD per year during 12 months.
National

22860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22860 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

12636 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12636 USD per year during 12 months.

Tuition for local students is $669 Cost Per Credit

Living costs for Towson

1797 - 3043 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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