Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements: 

Program Admission Requirements

In addition to the , the following are the program admission requirements: 

  • Earned an undergraduate degree from a fully accredited university.

  • Maintained a 3.0 overall GPA.

  • A one (1) page essay outlining your reasons for pursuing a career in Human Resources and explaining how the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ MSHR program mission and curriculum focus will further your career goals.
  • GRE waiver for applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or better, 3+ years of full-time HR work experience, or a previously earned graduate degree.

  • Three letters of recommendation from work supervisors or professors who can attest to your ability to excel as a graduate student.

  • Application deadlines are April 1 and October 1. Accepted students can begin the program in the Fall, Spring, or Summer terms.

Note: Applicants who score slightly below what we seek on the GRE may still be accepted into the program, given strong undergraduate performance and positive recommendations from professional and/or academic references. Applicants who have a cumulative undergraduate GPA below 3.0 will be considered for conditional admission, which allows them to take classes for one semester while preparing for and taking the GRE.