An evaluation study of the core courses of the master's degree in training and development with alignment of globalization

by Chatterjee, Kathakali.

The purpose of this study is to provide the faculty, staff and students in the Master of Science program in Training and Development (MSTD) at the University of Wisconsin-Stout information regarding the core required courses and the competencies needed to excel in a highly diversified, global work environment. This study will identify program strengths, weaknesses and recommendations for future modification. The study will confirm alignment of the core competencies related to globalization provided in MSTD at University of Wisconsin - Stout with the competencies defined in "HRD in the Age of Globalization: a Practical Guide to Workplace Learning in the Third Millennium " (Marquardt, Berger and Loan. 2004). The resource has provided very significant information on competencies of successful The researcher will collect data from survey questionnaires provided by eight lead instructors who teach the core courses in the program and come up with recommendations based on the answers and the competencies provided in the book. The significance of this research will contribute to the awareness of the current competencies in the MSTD program at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. It will not only benefit the program, but also the faculty, advisory board members and students. This process involves reviewing research that will be used to modify any recommended change in the program.