Overview

The Carlson School of University of Minnesota offers the flexibility to complete your human resources degree as a full-time or part-time student. Whether you’re looking to make a career shift or take the next step up the corporate ladder, the Human Resources and Industrial Relations program will help you reach your career goals.

Whether you complete your master’s full-time in 4 semesters or take it at your own pace part-time, the UMN HRIR program gives students an opportunity to study all aspects of the human resources and industrial relations field with an internationally-known faculty committed to providing each student with a rich educational experience. Additionally, you can consider the incredible opportunity and ROI of a HRIR/MBA dual degree.

Enhance your career, stand out from the crowd

The Carlson School takes an individualized approach to help each student develop a sound career strategy. From the dean's office to program directors, faculty, executive boards, student organizations, and the Graduate Business Career Center (GBCC), we work in concert to help Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations students reach their professional goals.

$10,000 median signing bonus on job offers for the Class of 2021
96% of the Class of 2022 accepted summer internships
MHRIR students are invited to more than 40 recruiting events every year

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business Principles for the HRIR Professional
Using Data and Metrics in HRIR
Staffing, Training, and Development
Organizational Theory Foundations of High-Impact HRIR
Organizational Behavior Foundations of High-Impact HRIR
Compensation and Benefits (4 credits)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

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Part-Time Program (Fall Intake)

Round 1: May 15
Round 2: June 15
Round 3: July 15

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

48 SCH

48-49 semester credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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GMAT

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English requirements

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115

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Other requirements

General requirements

All MHRIR applicants must complete the University Online Application.
Before enrolling, all students must complete an undergraduate course in Microeconomics.
Resume
Personal Statement
Diversity statement
Unofficial transcripts or academic records should be uploaded directly to the online application. International students should also upload an English translation if the transcript is not in English.

GRE/GMAT scores

Three letters of recommendation

English language proficiency exam
Application fee: U.S. Citizen/Permanent Residents: $75 / International Applicants: $95

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

60300 USD / year

≈ 60300 USD / year
Out-of-State

60300 USD / year

≈ 60300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36000 USD / year

≈ 36000 USD / year

Additional Details

Part-time student tuition is approximately $1,146 per credit for residents, and $1,901 per credit for non-residents(48-49 credits are required to graduate).

Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Enhance your career, stand out from the crowd

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Minneapolis

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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