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Combined Bachelor of Science in Business in Human Resource Management and Master of Education in Instructional Design and Learning Technologies
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- Why Choose Human Resource Management and Instructional Design and Learning Technologies?
- Careers
- Real-World Experience
- Academics & Curriculum
- Admission
Why Choose Human Resource Management and Instructional Design and Learning Technologies?
At the intersection of business and education, the combined Bachelor of Science in Business in Human Resource Management and Master of Education in Instructional Design and Learning Technologies gives you a uniquely broad foundation in both human resource management and instructional design, preparing you for diverse career opportunities in the corporate and educational sectors.
The Bachelor of Science in Business in Human Resource Management component of the program focuses on developing your understanding of the principles and practices of managing human resources within organizations. You will gain knowledge in areas such as recruitment and selection, employee training and development, compensation and benefits, labor relations, and strategic HR planning. This business-focused curriculum equips you with the skills necessary to effectively manage and support the human capital of an organization.
Contact Information
Instructional Design
Sheri Stover, Ph.D.
sheri.stover@wright.edu
Careers
The training and development field is expected to employ 42,100 jobs and is growing at 11 percent each year, faster than the average for most occupations. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics has rated the job prospects for training and development managers as favorable due to the continual need to train the workplace
Instructional designers either lead a team or are part of a team that develops educational training programs and eLearning classes for corporate, educational (K-12 and higher education), government, or not-for-profit environments. Instructional design is a new, innovative field, and our graduates have been highly successful in gaining employment after completing the program.
The College of Health, Education, and Human Services has provided a dedicated career consultant to assist you in connecting your major to a career. The career consultant focuses on staying current on career trends in education, kinesiology and health, leadership, and human services. Our assigned career consultant is an extension of services offered through Wright State’s Career Services.
Real-World Experience
With a foundation of business principles, you will explore theories and practices related to instructional design, learning technologies, curriculum development, and assessment, learning how to design and implement effective instructional materials and strategies to enhance learning outcomes in various educational settings. This component of the program also emphasizes the integration of technology in education, preparing students to leverage digital tools and platforms to create engaging and interactive learning experiences.
By combining these two disciplines, you will possess a unique skill set that is highly sought after in today's job market. You will have a deep understanding of human resource management principles and practices, as well as the ability to design and implement effective instructional materials and strategies. This combination of skills is particularly valuable in roles such as instructional designers, training and development specialists, HR consultants, e-learning specialists, and corporate trainers.
Furthermore, this program offers you the opportunity to gain practical experience through internships, capstone projects, and collaborative learning experiences. These hands-on experiences allow you to apply your knowledge in real-world settings, further enhancing your skills and preparing you for successful careers.
Academics & Curriculum
View the Combined Bachelor of Science in Business in Human Resource Management and Master of Education in Instructional Design and Learning Technologies program information, degree requirements, and graduation planning strategy in the Academic Catalog.
Admission
Admission Requirements
When admitted to combined programs, you must complete all requirements for both programs. You can use three graduate-level M.Ed. Instructional Design and Learning Technologies courses toward both degree requirements.
You will have both a graduate and an undergraduate transcript. Any courses taken for both degrees will appear on both transcripts. This allows for the calculation of separate GPAs. All relevant rules about GPAs and continued eligibility, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, use these calculations.
The admission requirements for the combined program are more rigorous than the master’s degree. Admission requirements for the combined degree include:
- Must be a major in the undergraduate degree
- Senior-level status
- 3.2 cumulative grade point average in all undergraduate work, including undergraduate credits earned at other institutions and transferred to Wright State
- Undergraduate advisor's approval for admission to the combined-degree program, and mandatory advising during each semester you are taking graduate credit toward the bachelor's degree
- Complete the admission application
- Formal admission to combined-degree status
Admission Process
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No earlier than the end of your junior year, if you wish to pursue a combined B.S.Ed. in Human Resource Management and M.Ed. in Instructional Design and Learning Technologies, you should complete an application to the Wright State College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies as well as an application for the combined degree program.
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In addition to filling out the Graduate Programs and Honors Studies application, you must include a writing sample (under 1,000 words) explaining why you wish to become an instructional designer or take the IDL courses.
Questions about the graduate school application? Contact:
The College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies
Location: 160 University Hall
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone: 937-775-2976
Fax: 937-775-2453
Email: wsugrad@wright.edu
