Master in Human Resources Development (Master's)

For Master in Human Resources Development (Master's), tuition is $563 per credit.

The program is grounded in research and theory from professional HR organizations such as SHRM and ATD. Students study human resources practices, organizational behavior, change management, and research methods. They develop skills to support organizational efficiency and employee development in diverse workplace settings. The curriculum emphasizes practical application through coursework and experiential learning.

The program requires 30 semester hours of prescribed and elective credits. It includes coursework in human resources management, organizational theory, change and development, and research methods, culminating in a capstone experience.

Graduates pursue roles as human resources professionals in organizational and industrial settings.

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Those with a GPA between 2.75 and 2.99 may be admitted provisionally. Required documents include a resume, goal statement, and official transcripts.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. Online, asynchronous, full-time or part-time; 8-week courses; 12 to 18 months to complete. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 84% of applicants.

McDaniel College builds undergraduate education around exploration and customization. A major begins the conversation rather than determining every course a student takes, allowing students to combine subjects, follow new interests, and add majors, minors, specializations, certificates, or graduate study options. The McDaniel Commitment connects students with mentors who help shape a personalized educational path, while the McDaniel Plan provides a framework for choosing what and how to learn. Average class size is 15, supporting close student-professor relationships. The college has 2,996 undergraduate and graduate students.

Research is available across every department through student-faculty collaborations. Each year, students work with professors on more than 300 research projects, with opportunities to become co-authors on journal articles and present at national and international conferences. Professional preparation is another central part of the experience. Most students complete at least one internship, supported by the Center for Experience and Opportunity and internship fairs connected to fields of study and future vocations. Students can build professional networks and apply classroom learning in workplace settings. The campus, known as the Hill, is compact: walking from the Gill Center at its top to Ward Memorial Arch at its southern tip takes 13 minutes. International students should expect a community that offers mentoring, flexible academic choices, undergraduate research, internship access, and a campus setting in Westminster, Maryland.