MBA & Master of Human Resources & Industrial Relations

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The University of Minnesota HRIR-MBA Dual Degree program combines the strengths of two top-ranked professional programs from the Carlson School and prepares graduates to become effective leaders in both business and human resources. The MBA program provides a solid foundation in managerial practices relevant to a diverse range of industry and business functions while the Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations program delivers a thorough understanding of contemporary HR practices.  

The HRIR-MBA Dual Degree will add only one additional year of study to the standalone HRIR or MBA degree and culminate in the completion of two graduate degree programs. The HRIR-MBA Dual Degree program is the perfect choice for students already accepted to the Master of  Human Resources and Industrial Relations program, as well as potential students who have yet to apply to the University of Minnesota. Under this study plan, students begin their Full-Time MBA coursework in the fall semester of year two. 

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Candidates must apply for both programs and be admitted separately in order to pursue the dual degree. Candidates may apply for both programs at the same time or current HRIR students may apply to the Full-Time MBA Program during their first year of study in the HRIR program.

MBA Application Dates - Fall Start

RoundSubmission DeadlinesDecision Notification
Round 1October 1November 15
Round 2December 1February 1
Round 3February 1March 15
Round 4 April 1May 15

Deadlines that occur on a weekend or holiday are extended through the next business day. We will review applications beyond our final round deadline on a case by case basis.

 

GRE/GMAT: Students who are applying concurrently for a Full-time MBA/dual degree program in which the respective partner program does not require a standardized test this year can apply for a GMAT/GRE waiver. Applying for the waiver does not guarantee it will be granted and the Admissions Committee may still require the applicant to complete MBA Math, submit additional materials or take the GMAT/GRE. Receiving a waiver does not guarantee admission.

MBA Admissions Requirements HRIR Admissions Requirements

Both the MBA and HRIR programs are housed both at the Carlson School and offer robust career services to help you achieve your career goal. Whether it is your goal to develop the expertise to engage in company-wide discussions of broader strategic issues related to human resource decisions or to manage organizational challenges from a functional business and management position, this dual degree program will impart a highly sought-after skillset for graduates to advance their careers.

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HRIR-MBA students pay the tuition and fees at the school through which they are registered each semester. Scholarships are awarded separately by each program and are applied when a student is enrolled in that designated program.

All applicants admitted to Carlson are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. 

MBA Tuition & Financial Aid HRIR Tuition & Financial Aid

Program Structure

HRIR

Fall Semester

  • Business Principles
  • Using Data and Metrics in HRIR
  • Staffing, Training, and Development
  • Leadership Practicum

Spring Semester

  • Org Theory Foundations
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
  • Leadership Practicum

Summer 

  • HRIR Internship

MBA

Fall Semester

  • Financial Management
  • Financial Accounting
  • Marketing Management
  • Supply Chain & Operations
  • Strategic Management

Spring Semester

  • Leading Others
  • Competing in a Data-Driven World
  • Business Ethics *
  • Leadership Development *
  • Global Experience *
  • Enterprise
  • Electives

Summer 

  • MBA Internship

*class can be taken in year 2 or year 3

MBA & HRIR 

Fall Semester (HRIR)

  • Electives
  • Enterprise

Spring Semester (MBA)

  • Business Ethics *
  • Leadership Development *
  • Global Experience *
  • Electives

*class can be taken in year 2 or year 3

Depending on when you complete your global requirement, you can also do your MBA classes in the Fall and your HRIR classes in the Spring

Credit Distribution

To complete in this time frame students will carry a very demanding course load, but with a credit reduction benefit of a dual degree program.  At the end of three years, students will have completed 89 credits.

MBA = 52
HRIR= 37
Transfers= 12 per program

Full-Time & Part-Time MBA Programs

Email: ftmba@umn.edu
Phone: 612-625-5555

HRIR Program

Director: Stacy Doepner-Hove
Email: doepn002@umn.edu
Phone: 612-625-8732