Human Resources & Industrial Relations Admissions

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At Minnesota Carlson, we recognize that highly-qualified students from various backgrounds and experiences enrich education by providing multiple views and perspectives that enhance research, teaching, and knowledge development. This diversity makes for a dynamic learning environment in the classroom and beyond.

Program Prerequisites

You must meet all of the minimum requirements to be considered for admission. We also recommend but do not require introductory courses in macroeconomics, general psychology, and statistics.

Bachelor’s Degree

To be considered for admission, the Master of Human Resources & Industrial Relations program requires a first university degree that is equivalent to a 4-year U.S. bachelor's degree.

Work Experience

Not required, but encouraged.

The Minnesota Carlson Master of Human Resources Experience

Discover what it's like to be a student in the Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations program at Minnesota Carlson.

What you need to know to apply

The Master of Human Resources & Industrial Relations program offers a streamlined application. Prepare the following materials for your application:

  • University Online Application
  • Resume
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcript
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • English Language Proficiency
  • Application Fee
  • International Applicants: Additional
  • Information and Requirements


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Master of Human Resources & Industrial Relations Admissions FAQs

It offers a deeper, specialized training in HR and labor relations, grounded in labor markets, analytics, and HR policy, and features both an optional global experience and a required internship for students selecting the 20-month track.

To be considered for admission, the Master of Human Resources & Industrial Relations program requires a first university degree that is equivalent to a 4-year U.S. bachelor's degree. Required application materials include a resume, transcripts, personal statement and letters of recommendation. View requirements & deadlines.

Work experience is not required but is encouraged. The program is structured for individuals with limited or no prior professional experience.

No, GMAT or GRE scores are optional. Applicants may submit an Academic Readiness Statement in place of test scores. For those who do submit scores, the program looks for a 40th percentile or better on both the verbal and quantitative sections.

The program utilizes multiple application rounds. The priority application deadline and the deadline for scholarship consideration is February 1st. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis thereafter until the class is full. View requirements & deadlines.

Yes. An undergraduate degree in any field is accepted, provided the microeconomics prerequisite is met prior to enrollment.

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