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.

2.    CORE COURSES  (24 SCH)

Core courses are split up into two certificate programs:

 a.     First Level Certificate: Strategic HRD and Change (12 SCH)

b.     Advanced Certificate: Leadership and Performance Improvement (12 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.

Research Project