The Master of Science in Human Resources Design (HDR) prepares students to participate in strategic decisions involving their organization’s most important assets: their human resources.  Students upgrade and acquire critical skills necessary to assist organizations to achieve their goals in a diverse society and rapidly changing environment.

The program is offered throughout the academic year.  Semesters are divided into two modules, each seven weeks in length.  Courses are offered evenings and Saturdays.

Degree Requirements

Coursework.  The program requires 36 units, with a curriculum divided up into four categories of requirements: theoretical concepts, inquiry skills, foundation courses, and electives.

Students with limited work experience in the human resources profession are required to take the four-unit prerequisite course, HRD 300 Principles of Human Resources Management.

GPA Policy. CGU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy requires students to maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0. The program allows students who fail to meet this standard one semester of coursework to raise their GPA.

University Policies.  University policies detailed in the Registration and Degree Information  section of the Bulletin apply.