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Bachelor of Human Resource Development

Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Master's for HRD skills in private and public sectors.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop advanced knowledge of Human Resource Development and apply discipline-appropriate methods
Assess relevant evidence
And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

Training and performance roles in private and public sectors

Curriculum

36 credit hours: HRD and the organisation
Adult learner
Needs and task analysis
Instructional design
Measurement and evaluation
Organisational development
Global issues seminar and a capstone
Plus four electives.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school graduation with a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale guarantees admission (test-optional)
Transfer students need 2.0
Non-US transcripts evaluated by a NACES member or NEIU
English proof
Signed financial statement and sponsor bank letters (https://www.neiu.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/requirements).

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

High school graduation (transcript, Foreign transcripts evaluated by a NACES member or NEIU OIP), Transfer students with college credits admitted at 2.0 GPA.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 61
TOEFL PBT 500
PTE Academic 44
Duolingo 105
Cambridge B2 First 170

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy.

How to apply

Check requirements and deadlines: international deadlines are Fall July 15
Spring November 1
Summer April Apply online at there is no application fee for bachelor's programmes. Submit the application
Official high school transcript
Non-US transcripts evaluated by a NACES member or NEIU
Passport copy
Signed Undergraduate Financial Statement Form and sponsor bank letters
Plus Form I-94 and I-20 if applying from within the US. Prove English with a test score report
SAELL Level 4 or a waiver.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$25,769, $26,116 USD
Application fee	$30 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education
Department	Literacy, Leadership, Development and Special Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Eligible applicants may apply for available NEIU Foundation and university scholarships, Individual awards can limit eligibility by major, Residency, Or student status.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.