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Personnel and Human Resource Development

Illinois Institute of Technology
Tuition USD 1,313 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MSc
Delivery On-campus
Location Chicago, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Personnel and Human Resource Development at Illinois Institute of Technology is a MSc programme in Humanities, 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 Personnel and 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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. Tuition: USD 1,313 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  4. Location: Chicago, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Personnel and Human Resource Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Developing an understanding of human behavior and effectiveness in the workplace.
  2. Learning how to manage change and promote productivity.
  3. Gaining knowledge about leadership cultivation.
  4. Using statistical methods to make sound decisions and evaluate effectiveness.
  5. Learning critical human resources content areas, such as training and development, and performance management.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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).

The Industrial/Organizational Program in the Department of Psychology accepts M.S. in Personnel and Human Resource Development applications for fall entrance only. Applications and supporting documents must be received by February 15. Minimum requirements for admission include:
  • Bachelor\'s degree with 18 hours of psychology course work including experimental psychology and statistics
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Minimum GRE 303 (cumulative)
  • 3 letters of recommendation (2 of which are from academics)
  • Professional statement
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
All applications are evaluated on the basis of such factors as GPA, GRE, recommendations, and the professional statement.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,313 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,313 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Illinois 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 Illinois Institute of Technology

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Chicago, United States

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