University of Louisville

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S. in Human Resources and Organization Development

Format: Online

Program Description:

The M.S. in Human Resources and Organization Development program is...

Relevant. The program has a strong emphasis on hands-on, applied projects that provide direct application to the field. Our instructors have experience as practitioners in the field and many currently work in workplace learning-related positions in Louisville and around the country.

Rigorous. Expect to work hard and complete challenging assignments. Our goal is to help you develop the skills to think unconventionally about conventional problems.

Research Based. The program is designed around research-based competencies from the American Society for Training and Development, International Society for Performance Improvement, and the Society for Human Resource Management. Faculty members have strong theoretical and conceptual backgrounds that guide both their teaching and their practical approach to the field.

Curriculum:

All classes meet via live synchronous online class sessions at a designated time each week (in the evening). Courses are offered through the University's online course management system called Blackboard. Our online courses allow students to do the following...

- Read the course materials
- Submit papers and assignments
- View grades
- Participate in live, online class sessions using a headset and/or webcam
- Discuss case studies or course content with classmates on a discussion board
- Watch and listen to short lectures from the instructor
- Participate in case study simulations

Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Eligibility Requirements:

Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work:

You must have an overall GPA of 3.0. (this can be a cumulative GPA that includes undergraduate and graduate credits earned). You must also have a minimum GPA of 2.75 from the institution where you attained your undergraduate degree.

GRE scores:

GRE scores under the current exam must be a minimum of 146 (verbal) and 140 (quantitative) for consideration for unconditional admission.
GRE scores prior to August 1, 2011 must be a minimum of 800 (combined verbal and quantitative) for consideration for unconditional admission.

# of Credits Required:

30-33

International Student Requirements:

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score for international students from countries where English is not the native language. Students holding a baccalaureate or advanced degree from an accredited institution in the U.S. are exempt from this requirement.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

660 USD

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above