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YPSILANTI – Two Eastern Michigan University graduate programs in human resources have been singled out as among the nation’s best in that area by a national student-focused research guide.

The Human Resources/Organizational Development Masters of Science was listed as 37th in the nation, and the Online Graduate Certificate in HR was listed as the 10th best by Intelligent.com.  

Intelligent.com describes itself as a student-focused comprehensive research guide that is based on an assessment of 1,604 accredited colleges and universities. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment, according to the guide.

“I am pleased for EMU's Graduate HR Programs to receive this newest recognition of their quality,” said Dr. Fraya Wagner-Marsh, SHRM-SCP, GPHR, SPHR, and Coordinator of the Graduate Programs in HR at EMU. “These programs have a great reputation among employers in the Midwest and have been singled out by companies as the place to go to find knowledgeable HR Professionals who understand human resources as well as organizational development. Our students understand basic HR and OD theories as well as the application of these theories to the real world of business.”

The 2020 rankings were calculated through a scoring system that includes student engagement, potential return on investment, and third-party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed hundreds of schools with comparable programs on a scale of 0 to 100.

The methodology uses an algorithm that collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university’s degree program.

Intelligent.com is the latest in a growing array of ranking organizations that have recognized the quality of Eastern Michigan University's programs in human resources and organizational development. In 2018, the LEAD Awards conferred top-ten rankings on Eastern's diploma, continuing education, master's, and certificate programs. Its graduate certificate was ranked ninth in the nation by AffordableColleges.com in 2018 and as one of the top 25 by BestColleges.com in 2019.

For more information about admission to these graduate HR Programs, contact EMU College of Business, Graduate Business Programs, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI 734-487-4444 or email cob.graduate@emich.edu.

See the HROD website for information about that program, and see the Online Graduate Certificate in HR web page for details on that program.

About Intelligent.com

Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit the Inelligent.com website.

About Eastern Michigan University

Founded in 1849, Eastern is the second oldest public university in Michigan. It currently serves nearly 18,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 300 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering and Technology; Health and Human Services; and, its graduate school. EMU is regularly recognized by national publications for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education. For more information about Eastern Michigan University, visit the University's website.