Human Resource Development (HRD) is the strategic and integrated use of training and development, organizational development, and other talent management activities to improve individual and organizational performance. The HRD program has been developed based on resources and guidelines from the Association for Talent Development, the Academy of Human Resource Development, and the Society for Human Resource Management.<br>Businesses big and small are no longer local. They are global and the workforce is increasingly diverse. Where better to obtain your degree than from one of the most diverse universities. Located in the center of the Pacific Rim, Honolulu is a cosmopolitan city with a busy, international community. This attracts a wide-range of learners and allows you to obtain your degree in a culturally diverse environment. In fact, HPU students come from all 50 states and more than 100 countries.<br>HPU faculty are well-respected teachers and scholars in their respective fields. Because they come to HPU from all parts of the United States and the world, they also bring a wealth of varied experience into the classroom.