Overview

The Human Resource Development program at Northeastern Illinois University has been developed especially for those wishing to move into HRD field in a management or planning capacity, as well as for current practitioners desiring more formal training.

Key Features

The Master of Arts in Human Resource Development provides graduates in both private and public sectors with the skills necessary to:

communicate and interact effectively with groups and individuals.

assess the nature of performance problems within organizations and recommend solutions.

assess the relevant characteristics of adult learners.

apply task and content analysis techniques.

design and deliver training and performance support programs, including online.

assess the effectiveness of training programs.

manage human resource development projects and programs.

plan, develop and implement techniques for improving organizational performance.

Career Options

The M.A. in Human Resource Development prepares students for employment in human resource areas such as:

instructional design

organizational development

strategic planning

workforce education

training evaluation

needs assessment

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Hrd And The Organization

The Adult Learner

Needs And Task Analysis In Hrd

Instructional Design In Hrd

Measurement And Evaluation In Hrd

Seminar In Human Resource Development- Organizational Development

Global/Cultural Issues In Human Resource Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Human Resource Management Developmental Psychology View 82 other Masters in Developmental Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements for admission to the Graduate College, as follows:

B.A. degree from an accredited college or university (transcript required.)

A minimum grade point average of 2.75 (students not meeting GPA can apply for faculty review.)

Two letters of recommendation from professors, employers, or supervisors which provide evidence of an applicant’s qualifications.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17186 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17186 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8593 USD / year

≈ 8593 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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

Funding

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Key Features

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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