Program Structure
The Master of Science in HRD includes foundation courses, core courses, electives and/or a research project. The tables here below detail the structure of the program.
1. FOUNDATION COURSES (7 SCH)
All Trainees must take the following foundation courses EXCEPT:
- Trainees holding a bachelor degree in HRD from AUI;
- AUI graduates with a minor in HRD;
- Professionals having an experience of at least 3 years in an HR department.
HRD 5201 |
Business Environment & Ethics for HRD |
2 SCH |
HRD 5202 |
Introduction to HRD: Theory & Practice |
2 SCH |
HRD 5303 |
Human Capital Management |
3 SCH |
2. CORE COURSES (24 SCH)
Core courses are split up into two certificate programs:
a. First Level Certificate: Strategic HRD and Change (12 SCH)
HRD 5311 |
Training and Development |
3 SCH |
HRD 5312 |
Career Development and Talent Management |
3 SCH |
HRD 5313 |
Organization Development and Change |
3 SCH |
HRD 5314 |
Strategic HRD |
3 SCH |
b. Advanced Certificate: Leadership and Performance Improvement (12 SCH)
HRD 5321 |
Leadership and Management Development |
3 SCH |
HRD 5322 |
Consulting for HRD |
3 SCH |
HRD 5323 |
Performance Management and Coaching |
3 SCH |
HRD 5324 |
International HRD |
3 SCH |
Trainees may choose to complete one or both certificate programs without pursuing the Master’s degree. After fulfilling the requirements of each level (First and advanced) trainees are entitled to receive the HRD certificate corresponding to their level of study.
3. Electives (12 SCH)
Trainees can choose one of the two following options to complete the Master requirements:
- Taking four courses from the list here below;
- Taking two courses from the list here below and doing a research project.
In case trainees choose the second option, they will receive a certificate upon project completion.
HRD 5331 |
Needs Assessment and Organizational Effectiveness |
3 SCH |
HRD 5332 |
Social and Organizational Psychology |
3 SCH |
HRD 5333 |
HRD in Public Organizations |
3 SCH |
HRD 5334 |
Knowledge Management |
3 SCH |
HRD 5335 |
Corporate Social Responsibility |
3 SCH |
HRD 5336 |
HRD and Technology |
3 SCH |
HRD 5337 |
Employee Counseling and Wellness Services |
3 SCH |
HRD 5338 |
Conflict Management |
3 SCH |
HRD 5339 |
Special Topics in HRD |
3 SCH |
Research Project
HRD 5341 |
Research Methods for HRD |
3 SCH |
HRD 5342 |
Research Project |
3 SCH |