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College of Education & Human Development Work, Community and Family Education Business & Industry Education

Work and Human Resource Education
330 Wulling Hall - 86 Pleasant Street SE - Minneapolis, MN 55455
Tel: 612-624-1221 -  Email: whre@umn.edu
New Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development
Effective July 1, 2009, a new department has been created that integrates the business and marketing education, human resource development and adult education, and comprehensive WHRE programs from the Department of Work and Human Resource Education (WHRE) into the department formerly known as Educational Policy and Administration (EdPA). The name of this new department is Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development (OLPD). It will offer exciting opportunities for collaboration and interdisciplinary education and research. Click here for details.

 

Doctoral Degrees (Ph.D., Ed.D.) with Specialization in Business and Industry Education

What Will My Program Look Like?

The Ph.D. requires 60 course credits and 24 thesis credits. Course credits include a minimum of 12 credits in general aspects, a minimum of 20 credits in research, and a minimum of 16 credits in the specialization. Course credits must also include 12 elective credits and 12 credits from outside the department, which may overlap with those in general aspects, research, and the specialization. More about the Ph.D. can be found in the Graduate School Catalog.

The Ed.D. requires 60 course credits and 24 field study credits (thesis credits). Course credits include a minimum of 12 credits in general aspects, a minimum of 11 credits in research, and a minimum of 28 credits in the specialization, 4 of which must be internship credits. Course credits must also include 12 credits from outside the department, which may overlap with those in general aspects, research, and the specialization. More about the Ed.D. can be found in the Graduate School Catalog.

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How to Apply

Admission Information for International Students

Core Faculty

Required Curriculum

Business and Industry Education (BIE) Course Descriptions

Tuition and Fees

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