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Career Specific Information
The Masters of Science in Performance Improvement program prepares professionals for work in any industry as leaders in managing complex organizational and human performance challenges. In this day in age where the economy is uncertain and regulatory requirements are changing constantly, businesses need highly talented individuals who can lead organizational changes and improve human performance using technologies. Graduates of the MSPI program typically perform in leadership roles within Human Resources, Training & Development, Organizational Development, and Transformational Services. The field of Human Resources is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations, so the job outlook in this industry is bright. Human Resource Directors typically plan, direct and carry out policies relating to all phases of personnel activity.
10-year Job Growth Forecast
In the next 10 years, employment in this field is projected to grow by more than 197,400 positions, which is a 22% increase.
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904,900
2008 |
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1,102,300
2018 |
Total number of new jobs and replacement jobs
Array total jobs is an estimate
Average Salaries
If you choose to work as a Human Resource Director you can expect to earn:
The top 10% earn:
$164,270
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The upper 25% earn:
$127,270
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The median earn:
$96,550
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The lower 25% earn:
$74,480
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*Total compensation includes bonus. Salaries listed are dependent on prior experiences as well as the number of years of seniority.
Job Market
Overall employment is projected to grow by 22 percent between 2008 and 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations. Legislation and court rulings revising standards in various areas—occupational safety and health, equal employment opportunity, wages, healthcare, retirement plans, and family leave, among others—will increase demand for human resources, training, and labor relations experts.
Available positions include:
- Human Resources Director
- Training and Development Director
- Organizational Development Manager or Consultant
- Leadership and Management Development Specialist
Gainful Employment
Master of Science in Performance Improvement
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Program Descriptions
The Master of Science in Performance Improvement program provides students with advanced skills in organizational resource management. Students are prepared to manage complex organizational challenges through performance improvement strategies and are adept at analyzing an organization, generating strategies to maximize performance and implementing solutions.
Program Outcomes
At the successful completion of the program, the student should be able to:
- Evaluate organizational and human performance issues
- Integrate performance improvements with business needs
- Prepare proposals and develop strategies to influence stakeholder decisions
- Determine viable interventions to improve performance
- Design and develop intervention products
- Measure and revise performance improvement solutions
- Organize and manage performance improvement projects
- Discern professionalism related to performance improvement consulting
Course Highlights & Curriculum
| HPI501 |
Introduction to Organizational & Human Performance |
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BA590 |
Organizational Behavior |
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HPI515 |
Measurement & Assessment Strategies |
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HPI620 |
Strategic Human Resources Management |
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HPI633 |
Knowledge, Learning, & Enterprise Systems |
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HPI632 |
Evaluating Results and Benefits |
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“Government and Industry value professionals who are able to solve complex organizational and human performance problems. MSPI will open doors and provide the tools needed to meet the modern demands of organizations.”
– International Society of Performance Improvement
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