Overview

The goal of the Master of Science in Human Capital Development at the University of Southern Mississippi is to prepare students to improve human performance, balance individual and organizational needs, build knowledge capital within the organization, and determine the return on investment of performance improvement programs. Students learn to think strategically to design and develop interventions that will positively impact workplace learning and performance.

What Will I Learn?

Change Leadership
Human Capital Analytics
Organizational Culture
Performance Improvement
Strategic Planning
Workforce Development

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Workforce Development Models
Design & Development for Performance Improvement
Foundations of Human Capital Development
Human Capital Development Project Management
Research in Human Capital Development
Advanced Workforce Analysis

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

West Hattiesburg, United States

Disciplines

International Development Developmental Psychology View 25 other Masters in Developmental Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission is competitive and based on a holistic review of the applicant’s credentials by departments. The University sets minimum requirements for regular admission into graduate school, including:
Online Application
$60 non-refundable application fee
Minimum GPA of 2.75/4.00 on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
Good standing at last university attended
Official transcripts and degree certificates or diplomas from all previous colleges or universities attended
Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE, or iTEP scores
Official copy of GRE, GMAT, or MAT score from testing service
Three letters of recommendation (upload to application file)
Statement of Purpose or writing sample (according to departmental requirements)
Immunization records (required prior to enrolling in classes if admitted)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10284 USD / year

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Out-of-State

10284 USD / year

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In-State

10284 USD / year

≈ 10284 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

What Will I Learn?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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