The Master of Science in Talent Development at Eastern Illinois University is a fully online program designed for working professionals who want to lead learning, training, and organizational development initiatives. Students develop the skills to analyze, design, implement, manage, and evaluate talent development programs that improve employee performance and organizational success.
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"My experience at EIU could not have been better. While in the classroom, I got to learn from amazing, engaging faculty who helped build my skills and confidence, and outside of the classroom, I got to be part of an amazing community and make lifelong memories."Joshua NorthamTalent Development | Class of 2026
The Master of Science in Talent Development is a fully online program for working professionals who want expertise in learning and development, training, performance improvement and organizational effectiveness. It is a fit if you enjoy helping people grow and want to align talent strategies with organizational goals.
View in CatalogFederal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:
Estimated total for this degree: ~$15,147 (tuition and fees)
Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing. Students who borrowed for the same program before July 1, 2026 may have different limits.
$15,147 total, just 15% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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