Master's in Human Resource Development (Online)

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The Master of Science in Human Resource Development (MSHRD) degree is a generalist program that provides students with a comprehensive overview of the HR field. The courses provide a practical environment where students have the opportunity to perform many of the business activities that practitioners regularly encounter. Students may choose to study the MSHRD in either an on-campus or online format, and you can choose your course modality each term based on your needs and schedule. At Villanova, we value learning together, that's why even our online courses are synchronous, meaning you will meet live virtually each week with your instructor and classmates.