Program OverviewWhy Earn a Master's in Human Resource Development?
As AI reshapes jobs, skills, and expectations, organizations need more than traditional HR management. They need human resource development: professionals who build capability, guide change, and keep human performance relevant. HRD is where human capability and AI fluency meet.
Built for the frontier of work, the Barry University MS in Human Resource Development prepares professionals for strategic roles in people operations and human capital management. Students gain high-demand expertise in the learning sciences, organizational change, people analytics, and AI, with career paths in Learning and Development (L&D), Talent Development (TD), and Organization Development (OD). A comprehensive curriculum, scholar-practitioner faculty, and experiential learning prepare graduates to guide people and culture decisions with evidence, not assumptions.
Barry's MS in Human Resource Development was ranked #7 in Human Resources degrees by Online Master’s Degrees.
Live online evening classes
Time to complete: 15 months
$650 per credit
Total Credits: 36
Total Cost: $24K
Real Consulting Experience
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Live online evening classes
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Time to complete: 15 months
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$650 per credit
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Total Credits: 36
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Total Cost: $24K
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Real Consulting Experience
Highlights
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Market-Driven Capabilities
Move past standard administrative human resources. Your coursework targets the high-demand skills driving modern workplace transformation, featuring specialized courses like:
- People Analytics and AI for Workforce Intelligence: Learn to leverage data and emerging technologies to optimize talent strategies and drive evidence-based decisions.
- Fundamentals of Coaching in the Workplace: Master evidence-based coaching frameworks to use as strategic tools for leadership, growth, and team performance.
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Accelerated, Flexible Design
Built specifically for working professionals who need to balance career momentum with advanced education.
- Completion Time: Finish your degree in just 15 months.
- Format: Flexible options including online, in-person, or hybrid evening classes to fit your schedule.
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High Earning Potential & Rapid Growth
Organizations are heavily investing in workforce transformation. A graduate degree in HRD positions you for high-earning leadership roles in L&D, talent management, and organizational development.
- Strong Compensation: Training and Development Managers command a median annual salary of $127,090 (BLS). Human Resources Managers command a median annual salary of $140,030 (BLS).
- Rapid Job Demand: The market for Training and Development Specialists is expanding rapidly, with a 11% growth projection over the decade, much faster than the average for all occupations (BLS).
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Direct Pathway to Elite Certification
Maximize the value of your course credits. The curriculum is intentionally aligned with the highest standards in the industry, serving as a direct launchpad for globally recognized professional credentials including:
- SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management - Certified Professional)
- CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development)
