Human Resources & Industrial Relations Class Profile

Preparing you for human resources leadership

Explore the expansive cohort that's formed the core of the Carlson School's prestigious Masters in Human Resources and Industrial Relations (MHRIR) program. The average cohort size for the MHRIR program is 31 students.

Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations Class Demographic

The MHRIR program's demographic composition over several academic cycles.

Gender 
GenderPercent
Female68%
Male28%
Other5%
Ethnicity 
GenderPercent
Non Hispanic60%
Hispanic5%
No Data35%
Race
IdentityPercent
White44%
Asian12%
Black4%
Multiracial3%
No Data37%
36%
International Student
27%
First-Generation College Student
2%
U.S. Military or Veteran

Ideal UMN Carlson MHRIR Candidate

The Carlson School's Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations program is widely regarded and offers a prestigious reputation built over 75 years. The program can be completed full-time over three semesters with a summer internship for those who want an immersive experience. 

Top Traits of a MHRIR Student
  • Diligent individuals interested in blending theory and practice across a number of fields, including economics, psychology, ethics, culture, and law
  • Adaptive and innovative thinkers excited to develop a thorough understanding of contemporary human resources practices with a global perspective
  • Seeking a rigorous curriculum that builds foundational knowledge in human resources and offers electives to help strengthen business acumen or help meet other educational or career goals

MHRIR Student Profile

Name: Shenae Johnson

Class of: 24

"My most valuable Carlson School experience has been expanding my network and meeting people from various business fields. Initially, I thought my network would be solely within HR, but I was quickly proven wrong. I worked with MBA, Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), and law students in a Graduate Volunteer Consultants group."

 

Average MHRIR Student Profile  

The average student entering the Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations program has the following academic and work experience metrics. 

MetricValue
Median GPA3.4
Average Years of Work Experience 0-5
Average Age26
Undergraduate Fields of Study
Industry or sectorPercentage of employment
Business & Commerce42%
Social science32%
Humanities12%
Science7%
Economics4%
Engineering3%
Undergraduate majors of Master of Accountancy students across several academic cycles.

 

Top Industry Backgrounds
IndustryPercent
Educational Services49%
Manufacturing18%
Finance and Insurance8%
Retail Trade4%
Public Administration, Government, and Military4%
Administrative, Support and Waste Management, and Remediation Services4%

Being Your Journey to the Carlson School

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