ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID
Graduate Human Resource Development courses at Villanova begin every eight weeks. The program offers 100% online or hybrid options to fit your schedule.
Spring I 2027
Admissions Deadline: December 15, 2026
Term Start Date: January 11, 2027
Spring II 2027
Admissions Deadline: February 1, 2027
Term Start Date: March 8, 2027
SPECIAL SPRING SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Additional $5,000 scholarships are available for Spring 2027 through The Alexander and Johannes Scholarship Fund. To be considered, first apply for admission for the Spring 2027 term, then complete the scholarship application below.
Recipients may be eligible to renew their award for the following academic year under the fund’s terms. Contact your admissions representative for more information. Apply by December 15, 2026, for priority consideration and to take advantage of this opportunity.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The HRD program offers both on-campus and online classes to fit your schedule.
- Application Requirements:
- Online application form
- Transcripts (uploaded on the Academic History page)
- 1 letter of recommendation
- Statement of Goals (1 - 2 pages)
- Resume
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Deadlines: Admission is conducted on a rolling basis for all deadlines except those tied to funding consideration. Applications may close early under rolling admissions if all available seats are filled prior to the stated deadline.
- Fall II 2026: October 1, 2026
- Spring I 2027: December 1, 2026
- Spring II 2027: February 1, 2027
- Funding available: Yes
- Priority deadline: February 15
- Final deadline: March 1
- Fall I admittance only.
- Learn more about funding opportunities.
- Credits and Tuition:
- 36 credits (See HRD website for details and prerequisite information.)
- Tuition and fees
- Tuition and fees subject to change.
- 36 credits (See HRD website for details and prerequisite information.)
- APPLY NOW: 2027 TERMS
- Application Requirements:
- Online application form
- Transcripts
- 1 letter of recommendation
- Statement of Goals (1 - 2 pages)
- Resume
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Deadlines: Admission is conducted on a rolling basis. Applications may close early under rolling admissions if all available seats are filled prior to the stated deadline.
- Fall II 2026: October 1, 2026
- Spring I 2027: December 1, 2026
- Sping II 2027: February 1, 2027
- Funding available: No
- Credits and Tuition:
- 15 credits (See HRD website for details.)
- Tuition and fees
- Tuition and fees subject to change.
- 15 credits (See HRD website for details.)
- APPLY NOW: 2027 TERMS
If you are interested in applying to take HRD classes at Villanova, simply email the Office of Graduate Studies, to request an application to apply as a non-matriculated student. You must have successfully completed your bachelor's degree to enroll in these master's-level classes. You can choose to apply for the master's degree or a certificate program at a later time.
As a non-matriculated student, students can take up to 12 credits in graduate programs. HR professionals who are looking to stay up to date on current HR trends may choose to take classes in this status, as well as earning recertification credits for their certificate through HRCI or SHRM. Students can also choose to apply into one of our programs after taking classes as a non-matriculated student.
To apply, students must submit the non-matriculated application as well as official transcripts from the undergraduate institution.
TUITION
Students enrolled in the Master of Human Resource Development will pay $995 per credit hour for tuition in the 2026-2027 academic year.
- Per credit tuition: $995
- General fee: $157 per semester
- Program length: 36 credits
- Note: This information is for the 2026-2027 academic year and may be subject to change.
Find more tuition information here.
FUNDING
Villanova’s graduate school tuition is very competitive, and there are a number of ways to finance your master's degree in Human Resource Development. All of the classes, both on-campus and online, are held in the evenings, permitting you to work while in the program whether you are studying part-time or full-time. Your employer may offer tuition assistance benefits!
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers two types of competitive, merit-based funding available for matriculated degree-seeking students who are studying full-time: Tuition Scholarships and Graduate Assistantships. Students may apply for this Department and College funding as part of the application for admission. Funding is typically only offered for students starting in the fall semester and earlier deadlines apply. Graduate assistantships and tuition scholarships may available through other university offices. Funding for these other campus opportunities requires a separate application.
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS
The program offers a number of Graduate Assistantships, which cover tuition plus a stipend. To be considered for these funding sources, you should apply for admission in the fall semester. Applicants for spring admission cannot be considered for these awards.
These assistantships require 20 hours of work for the HRD program per week. Graduate assistants are ambassadors of the HRD program and work with the office on research projects, program initiatives and events.
If you are interested in applying for a graduate assistantship, you must submit your application by March 1. Candidates will be contacted for interviews.
The program offers a number of Graduate Assistantships, which cover tuition plus a stipend. To be considered for these funding sources, you should apply for admission in the fall semester. Applicants for spring admission cannot be considered for these awards.
OTHER CAMPUS FUNDING
There are also assistantships offered by other Villanova departments and offices. If you apply for other University assistantships, you will still be considered for internal department funding.
For more information, visit Financing Your Education.
Human Resource Development
St. Mary's Hall, Suite 119
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
Important Notices for Distance Education Students
The following includes important information for students participating in online courses, online programs and/or on-ground clinicals or practicums while physically located outside of Pennsylvania.
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