Human Resources & Industrial Relations Student Life

When you join Minnesota Carlson’s Master of Human Resources & Industrial Relations program, you will join a network of more than 62,000 professionals working in large and small organizations in more than 100 countries worldwide. Throughout your time in the program, our alumni will provide you with mentoring, career advice, and professional support to boost your future career.

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Empowering Leaders to Make a Difference in a Diverse World

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive community that encourages all to reach their full potential through learning, working, and service. By enhancing and sustaining an ethical, culturally-grounded, and anti-racist institution, we will equip the leaders of tomorrow to live the values of “business as a force for good.”

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Elevate Your Master of Human Resources & Industrial Relations Experience

With close ties to the local business community, enjoy connections to endless learning opportunities through student programs, internships, mentoring, networking, and more.

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Clubs & Organizations 

Meet your classmates, get involved in your community, and develop your skills by joining a student organization. With so many groups to choose from, Minnesota Carlson is sure to host a community that suits your interests.
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Alumni Association 

CHRLS Alumni Association fosters HR and industrial relations leadership through academic, professional growth, resource access, and networking. Enhances alumni ties with Carlson, UMN, and the community.
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Events & Programming

Throughout the year, we offer programming like the HR Tomorrow Conference, engagement events, and the chance to connect with alums as a mentee.

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When you attend Minnesota Carlson, you are able to engage in Minneapolis/St. Paul, get involved at a Big 10 university, and take advantage of the big opportunities that await you.

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Master of Human Resources & Industrial Relations Student Life FAQs

The program features a collaborative and close-knit community of students who possess degrees from a variety of fields (e.g., engineering, psychology, business). The cohort includes a mix of recent graduates and early-career professionals. View class profile.

Yes. Students are encouraged to join HR-focused organizations, graduate professional clubs, and alumni association groups affiliated with the Center for Human Resources & Labor Studies.

Students connect with a strong network of HR alumni and professionals through various networking events, mentorship programs, industry panels and corporate partnerships.

The experience is a close-knit community characterized by strong peer support and direct faculty engagement on the Minneapolis campus. Students maintain busy schedules that include group projects, coursework and professional events.

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