University of Wisconsin Stout | Wisconsin's Polytechnic University

The Master of Science in Training and Human Resource Development program is designed to prepare professionals who seek to research, implement, and manage the learning and development programs and services within a variety of organizational contexts. This degree builds upon the student’s interest and experience in developing the employee and the organization through training and learning opportunities.  

Courses in this program use theoretical and practical combinations of activities related to training and human resources development. Group and team projects allow students to explore creative solutions and critical thinking. Students are offered many opportunities to develop corporate level presentation and writing skills.

Graduates of the program will be able to:

• Lead the Learning Function  Serve as a strategic partner with senior leadership, develop and manage human capital, manage and implement learning projects, and evaluate technology to enhance the learning function
  

• Improve Human Performance in an Organizational Context  Draw on business acumen, analyze needs, propose solutions, design learning, deliver training, and measure or evaluate effectiveness
  

• Facilitate Organizational Change  Facilitate strategic planning for change, build trust, influence stakeholders, leverage diversity, and develop strategies and approaches to managing culture change
  

• Manage Organizational Knowledge  Serve as a catalyst for knowledge sharing, understand business technology and how it enables and encourages organizational learning