Curriculum
Minimum Degree Requirements
- Doctoral Writing Assessment (0 cr.)
- Core courses (20 cr.)
- Foundation research course sequence (15 cr.)
- Advanced research course sequence (5 cr.)
- Specialization courses (15 cr.)
- Completion of Doctoral Capstone
- Dissertation Preparation courses (9 cr.)
- Dissertation writing courses (5 credits per quarter for a minimum of 4 quarters until completion)
- Four PhD residencies
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Walden students have up to 8 years to complete their doctoral program unless they petition for an extension.
In general, students are continuously registered in the dissertation course until they complete their capstone project and it is approved. This usually takes longer than the minimum required terms in the dissertation course shell.
Please refer to Walden’s catalog for more information about degree requirements.
This sequence represents the minimum time to completion. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-601-7859.
Admission Requirements
General Admission Requirements: Completed online application and transcripts. Please note that the materials you are required to submit may vary depending on the academic program to which you apply. More information for international applicants.
Specialization Learning Outcomes
In addition to the core program learning outcomes, graduates in this specialization will be prepared to:
- Analyze the role of human resources in supporting organizational strategy.
- Evaluate ethical and legal perspectives in human resource activities.
- Evaluate human resource responsibilities and issues in a global context.
Tuition and Fees
| Curriculum | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Tuition-Coursework | 64 quarter credits |
| Tuition-Doctoral Study/Project | 20–120† quarter credits |
| Program Fee | |
| Residency Fee | Four Residencies (residency two and residency four may be virtual; additional residencies may be required) |
| Estimated Range: | |
| Curriculum | Cost |
| Tuition-Coursework | $750 per quarter hour for coursework credits |
| Tuition-Doctoral Study/Project | $750 per quarter hour for dissertation credits |
| Program Fee | $170 per quarter |
| Residency Fee | $1,420 each (virtual) $1,520 each (in-person: travel, lodging and other expenses are additional) |
| Estimated Range: | |
| Curriculum | Total * |
| Tuition-Coursework | $48,000^ |
| Tuition-Doctoral Study/Project | $15,000–$90,000* |
| Program Fee | $1,870–$5,440* |
| Residency Fee | $5,680–$6,080 |
| Estimated Range: | 3-Year |
| $70,550 | |
| (assuming completion in a 3-year timeframe) |
| Curriculum | Requirements | Cost | Total * | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition-Coursework | 64 quarter credits | $750 per quarter hour for coursework credits | $48,000^ | |
| Tuition-Doctoral Study/Project | 20–120† quarter credits | $750 per quarter hour for dissertation credits | $15,000–$90,000* | |
| Program Fee | $170 per quarter | $1,870–$5,440* | ||
| Residency Fee | Four Residencies (residency two and residency four may be virtual; additional residencies may be required) | $1,420 each (virtual) $1,520 each (in-person: travel, lodging and other expenses are additional) |
$5,680–$6,080 | |
| Estimated Range: | 3-Year | 8-Year | ||
| $70,550 | $149,520*+ | |||
| (assuming completion in a 3-year timeframe) | (assuming completion in a 8-year timeframe) | |||
Effective February 26, 2024
| Curriculum | Requirements | Cost | Total * | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition-Coursework | 64 quarter credits | $765 per quarter hour for coursework credits | $48,960^ | |
| Tuition-Doctoral Study/Project | 20–120† quarter credits | $765 per quarter hour for dissertation credits | $15,300–$91,800* | |
| Program Fee | $175 per quarter | $1,925–$5,600* | ||
| Residency Fee | Four Residencies (residency two and residency four may be virtual; additional residencies may be required) | $1,420 each (virtual) $1,520 each (in-person: travel, lodging and other expenses are additional) |
$5,680–$6,080 | |
| Estimated Range: | 3-Year | 8-Year | ||
| $71,865 | $152,440*+ | |||
| (assuming completion in a 3-year timeframe) | (assuming completion in a 8-year timeframe) | |||
These are ranges of what a student can expect in terms of time and tuition cost to complete a degree. It does not include other fees, nor is it adjusted for tuition increases over time. Walden faculty has concluded that generally students who do not complete their program in eight years are unlikely to complete and only allow students to exceed that time frame when a student petitions for an extension and provides good reason for the delay and assurances that obstacles to completion can be overcome. Time is calculated using the time allowed for each semester or unit that the student completes. Students are encouraged to work continuously during the program so as not to extend the time needed to complete the degree as work can become stale and students lose focus. Students who earn two grades of “Unsatisfactory,” who repeatedly drop a course before a semester or unit has been completed, or are unable to complete in the eight year time frame, should expect that they may be dismissed from the program. Walden believes that it is in the best interest of a student who is unable to complete the degree in the stated ranges to strongly consider withdrawal or obtaining a lesser degree.
Time to completion and cost are not estimates of individual experience and will vary based on individual factors applicable to the student. Factors may be programmatic or academic such as tuition and fee increases and/or the student’s transfer credits accepted by Walden; program or specialization changes; unsuccessful course completion; credit load per term; writing, research and editing skills; use of external data for their doctoral study/dissertation; and/or individual progress in the program. Other factors may include personal issues such as the student’s employment obligations; care giving responsibilities or health issues; part-time vs. full-time enrollment; leaves of absence; and/or other personal circumstances.
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included. Students may incur additional costs for remedial writing assistance, if necessary.
^This assumes students successfully complete their coursework on the first attempt.
† Based on a 3-year minimum completion requirement and an 8-year maximum timeframe as outlined in Walden academic policy.
*Tuition and fees will be higher if students petition to extend the 8-year maximum timeframe or choose to take more expensive elective courses.
+Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships or other tuition discounts. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-642-0198.
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Testimonials
The instructors, academic advising, the library, and a host of other resources available to Walden University students are top-notch, and the personal phone calls are motivational.
Patricia Jenks-GreenePhD in Management Graduate
I thoroughly enjoyed my Walden experience as a PhD student, and I have recommended Walden to students who approach me upon graduation from programs I teach as an adjunct professor.
Andrew ShermanPhD in Management Graduate
I managed to complete my Walden PhD while dealing with my husband’s congestive heart failure.
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