Program Overview
The Human Resource Development at Rochester Institute of Technology is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Human Resource Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Rochester, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Human Resource Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Design and Methods
- Graduate Writing Strategies
- Foundations in Human Resource Development
- Program Evaluation and Design
- Performance Analysis and Development
- Integrated Problemsolving
- Breakthrough Thinking, Creativity and Innovation
- Comprehensive Examination
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the MS program in human resource development, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university,
- Submit official transcripts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work,
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above (or evidence of relevant professional performance),
- Submit two letters of reference,
- Submit a writing sample designated by the department,
- Participate in an interview with a faculty member (when required by department)
- Submit an official graduate application.
All required admission materials must be submitted and reviewed by faculty prior to the completion of 9 credit hours of graduate work in the program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Rochester Institute of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, United States
private research university in Rochester, New York, USA, founded 1829
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
