Human Capital Development - Master's and Doctorate

Human Capital Development improves the employee experience.

Welcome!

Welcome to the University of Southern Mississippi (USM), an R1 university designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Higher Education as being at the forefront of research and innovation. In the entire nation, only 146 U.S. institutions are classified as having R1 status, and we are proud to be one of them. Also, the College of Business and Economic Development is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). As an AACSB-accredited school, we maintain the highest standard for business schools in the world.

Program Overview

The mission of the Human Capital Development (HCD) program is to prepare graduates to improve performance in organizations through the talents of people. The programs are respected internationally as leading innovators in HCD, evidenced by the quality of graduates and faculty research.

The program focuses on improving employee performance through:

• Training and other services
• Increasing employee engagement and motivation
• Re-focusing organizational culture and behaviors
• Improving people’s sense of well-being and mindset

Careers in Human Capital Development rank high in job satisfaction. In fact, many students currently in the program were referred by graduates of the program.

What Will I Learn?

• Change Leadership
• Human Capital Analytics
• Organizational Culture
• Performance Improvement
• Strategic Planning
• Workforce Development
  
  

Faculty scholars bring practical real-world experience to the classroom.

The Human Capital Development programs provide a think-tank environment where students interact with faculty who are experts in the discipline. The curriculum is research-based and practitioner-focused, which increases student's knowledge and sparks creativity.

Highlights

• Flexible – We offer rolling admissions in both the master’s and doctoral programs. This means students can start in the fall, spring, or summer semester. The fully online HCD master’s program can be completed in as little as 18 months for students attending full-time. The HCD doctoral program includes a combination of fully online and executive format courses to provide a convenient program with impactful in-person experiences.
• Convenient – Eight-week courses are designed for working adults. Students can take one course at a time, two per semester. The HCD and ITD course fees cover the cost of books, software, and other materials needed for your courses.
• Affordable – Our out-of-state tuition is lower than in-state tuition in many states, but our programs do not compromise on the quality of content.
• Strategic – The HCD master’s program can be used as a stepping stone to the HCD doctoral program.
• Adaptable – Ask your advisor about the possibility of graduate credit transfer.
• Accommodating – No GRE or GMAT required.
  
  

HCD Course Descriptions

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