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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"From the moment I stepped onto campus, every professor, staff member, and student I encountered treated me with such genuine warmth and respect, as if I were already a valued member of their community. Despite not having officially joined the EIU family, I immediately felt a deep sense of belonging. The atmosphere was one of comfort and inclusivity, where everyone seemed genuinely invested in my success and well-being."Abbey McCordTalent Development | Class of 2025
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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