Master of Arts in Human Resource and Organizational Development (MHROD)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many units are in this program?
The program requires 36 post-baccalaureate units.

How much does the program cost?
The tuition is $595 per unit. Including 36 units of coursework, book cost, and graduation fees, the total cost for the program is $21,420 for 2008-09.

How many units do I take each quarter?
Full time for APU’s Graduate School is 9 units over either Fall I and II, or Spring I and II. Students can take from one to three classes per quarter.

How long is a semester?
The Graduate School of Business (both MBA and MHROD program) runs on nine week quarters, not semesters.

How many hours does each class session require?
Fall and spring classes meet once a week for 4 hours and 5 minutes (including a break). Summer classes meet twice a week for 4 hours.

How many evenings per week do I attend classes?
Students generally attend class one to two nights per week, depending on the number of classes in which they are enrolled.

Are scholarships available?
Several types of financial aid are available to graduates, including scholarships, however most MBA and MHROD students fund their graduate education via federal loans.

How soon can I finish this program?
This program can be completed between 1 and 5 years. Most students complete the program in 12-30 months.

Who do I contact if I have more questions?
For further information, please contact the School of Business and Management at (626) 815-3835 or toll free at (866) 209-1559. Otherwise you can contact the Graduate Center, comprised of Graduate Admissions, the Graduate Registrar, and Graduate Student Financial Services, as an additional resource in answering questions. The main number is (626) 815-4750.

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