Villanova University

This Human Resource Management program teaches topics including strategic planning, recruiting, compensation, benefits, and employee relations. Students will learn practical techniques that they can put to work immediately to effectively handle human resource challenges.

Students in the Master Certificate in Human Resource Management program will gain proven strategies to execute effective employee relation techniques, and develop and execute organizational strategies. They'll also learn essential HR skills to lead improvement initiatives that result in measurable sales growth, economic value, customer satisfaction and retention, as well as employee satisfaction and motivation. In addition, this program prepares students for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR^®) or the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR^®) certification exams from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI^®).

Demand for human resources professionals is expected to grow 17% by 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As the competition for human resource jobs continues to grow, HR professionals with career-building credentials, such as a Master's in HR Development, are more likely to distinguish themselves from the other candidates. Villanova's MS in Human Resource Development is designed for those who aspire to work or advance within a corporate human resource department or human resource consulting firm. Established human resource professionals are provided with the latest tools, proven processes, and best practices in a range of topics, including: organizational change, human resource planning, compensation, internal human resources, organizational training, and project management.

The Maximizing IS/IT Team Effectiveness program teaches students about managing others in one-on-one settings, managing their own team, and managing their own stakeholders. Students will also learn to use practical and flexible tools and techniques that will improve their people skills and make them a more effective IT project manager or IT team member.

The Maximizing Team Effectiveness program teaches students about managing others in one-on-one settings, managing their own team, and managing their own stakeholders. Students will also learn to use practical and flexible tools and techniques that will improve their people skills and make them a more effective IT project manager or IT team member.