Human Resource Development Ph.D.

The College of Business and Technology offers a unique doctorate that focuses on human resource development with a specialization in organizational development and change (ODC) in the context of business and industry that integrates a strategic management perspective. The program is offered in an on-campus format that is designed to prepare human resource development scholars that have a unique understanding of HRD within the context of business and management.

Doctoral Program Outcomes

The graduate of this program will be able to contribute to research and application in the areas of improving job performance, developing leadership talent within an organization, and facilitating a rapidly changing and culturally diverse workforce.

The doctoral program outcomes for candidates who successfully complete the program:

1. Integrate knowledge from HRD and related disciplines to support the development of researchers and scholars for diverse settings
2. Conduct research in HRD theory and practice
3. Create, synthesize and disseminate knowledge about the discipline
4. Provide HRD leaders in the workplace and in educational setting
5. Collaborate with national and international leaders to promote the discipline

Admission Requirements

In addition to the general requirements for admission to doctoral study at The University of Texas at Tyler, the following criteria must be met for entry into the program:

1. Master's degree in HRD, business administration, management or related field from a college or university approved by a recognized national accrediting body.
2. 3.0 GPA (on 4.0 scale) on all previous academic coursework.
3. Submission of GRE scores (in some cases the GMAT may be accepted in lieu of the GRE) taken within 5 years at time of application to the program. Use Institutional Code 6850 to request the GRE score to be sent to UT Tyler.
4. Submission of a career statement that articulates the purpose for pursing the Ph.D. in HRD and the connection of obtaining the degree with future career goals.
5. Submission of a complete resume or curriculum vita.
6. Submission of three original letters of recommendation that address the applicant's potential as a Ph.D. scholar in HRD.