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Human Resource Development

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Human Resource Development

Lead the people behind every great organization. In Purdue’s human resource development major, build expertise in hiring, training and performance — preparing to drive results, manage change and support teams in today’s evolving workplaces through strategy and innovation.

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Program Summary

Employees are an organization’s greatest asset — and as a human resource development major at Purdue, you learn how to help them thrive. Build skills to become a talent manager, change agent, employee champion and strategic partner in today’s dynamic economy.

Through hands-on experiences and courses in talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning and development, total rewards, organizational change, analytics, diversity and inclusion, and more, you prepare to lead in any workplace. This major aligns with the academic standards of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and graduates are eligible to sit for the SHRM Certified Professional exam without the usual two years of human resources experience.

With a focus on maximizing performance through human resources and technology, you’ll graduate ready to make an immediate impact.

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Why Purdue?

100%

graduate job placement for graduates to date

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for the Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional exam

Possible Careers

With a degree in human resource development from Purdue, you will be well prepared to step into various critical roles within the human resources industry. Careers in this field are diverse and include:

Internships and Graduate Hires

Our graduates thrive across various high-impact roles, contributing to the success of some of the most prestigious organizations in the human resources sector, including:

**High School Course Recommendations****

You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will allow you to be a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.

Minimum high school coursework (many applicants exceed these minimums):

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Meet Our Students

Suzy Meh

Suzy Meh is from Carmel, Indiana, although she was born in Thailand. Currently a sophomore, she is pursuing a degree in human resource development. Meh says, “I chose this major because I have a keen interest in the leadership skills it offers. Moreover, I am excited about the opportunity to enter the combined degree program…where I can earn a master’s in human resource management. This unique pathway aligns perfectly with my career goals and aspirations.”

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**Transfer to**** Human Resource Development

Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.

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