The Master of Arts in Human Resources and Industrial Relations is widely considered to be one of the top programs of its kind in the nation and is available through a full-time or part-time option. Taught by world-renowned faculty, the curriculum gives students a thorough understanding of contemporary HR practices and the underlying theories that are necessary for successful careers in the field.
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97%
Work authorized graduates received employment offers within 90 days of graduation
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$76,752
Median starting base salary for the class of 2015
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14
Countries represented in the incoming class
THE CARLSON ADVANTAGE
Why a University of Minnesota Master of Arts in HRIR?
For more than 65 years, the University of Minnesota's Master of Arts in Human Resources and Industrial Relations program has been preparing students for successful careers by providing a thorough understanding of the core functions, contemporary practices, and underlying theories of HRIR.
Career Development
At the Carlson School, we take an individualized approach to helping 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, we work in concert to help students reach their professional goals.
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FEATURED VIDEO
Alumni Story:
Christopher KujawaCarlson School Alum Christopher Kujawa, '94 MA-HRIR, discusses the strength of the Carlson School alumni network and how it helped ease his transition from London to New York City.
Faculty
The University of Minnesota's Master of Arts in Human Resources and Industrial Relations program gives full-time and part-time students an opportunity to study with an internationally-known faculty committed to providing each student with a rich educational experience. HRIR faculty are widely published in the top academic journals and have expertise in a range of fields.
Graduate Society of Human Resources Leaders
The GSHRL is a professional organization composed of graduate students in the Human Resources and Industrial Relations program at the University of Minnesota. The mission of GSHRL is to proactively and responsively enhance the quality of the academic, professional, and social lives of graduate students pursuing HRIR careers.
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CHRLS Faculty, Staff, Alumni Play Important Part in LERA Annual Meeting
The 2016 annual meeting of LERA (Labor and Employment Relations Association) was held in Minneapolis in May
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As the 2015-2016 academic year comes to a close, the Carlson School community looks back on a year filled with learning, connecting, building relationships and expanding global networks
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Adjunct Instructors Share Best Practices at Spring Meeting
The Department of Work and Organizations hosted their 2nd-Annual Adjunct Lunch and Workshop on April 29
