MS in Human Resource Management

Note: This program is effective Fall 2025

Admission Requirements

Applicants are considered on an individual basis. Transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work must be submitted to the UIC Liautaud Graduate School of Business Program Office. In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, applicants must meet the following program requirements:

  • Baccalaureate Field No restrictions.
  • Grade Point Average At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate study or a 3.00/4.00 in a master's program.
  • Tests Required GMAT or GRE. The score must be from a test administered within five years of the requested date of entry. The program will offer GMAT/GRE waivers for:
    • current students and graduates of U.S. colleges and universities with at least a cumulative 3.00/4.00 GPA (all majors);
    • graduates of U.S. colleges and universities with at least three years of post-bachelor's professional work experience by the start of the program;
    • graduates of international colleges and universities with at least three years of post-bachelor's professional work experience by the start of the program. 
  • Minimum English Competency Test Score
    • TOEFL iBT 80, with subscores of Reading 20, Listening 20, Speaking 20, and Writing 21, OR,
    • IELTS Academic 6.5, with 6.0 in each of the four subscores, OR,
    • PTE-Academic 54, with subscores of Reading 51, Listening 47, Speaking 53, and Writing 56.
  • Letters of Recommendation Two required.
  • Personal Statement Required. Statement should explain the student's interest and goals for the program.

Degree Requirements

In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, students must meet the following program requirements:

  • Minimum Semester Hours Required 32. Coursework consists of 16 hours of required courses and 16 hours of elective courses.
  • Coursework To graduate, students will need to have minimum GPA of 3.00/4.00, with at least a "C" letter grade for each required course.
Required Courses
MGMT 541
Organizational Behavior
MGMT 553
Human Resource Management
MGMT 554
Human Resource Management and the Business Environment
MGMT 555
Talent Management
Electives
Select 16 hours from the following courses:
MGMT 460
Managing Globally
MGMT 466
Managerial Effectiveness Through Diversity
MGMT 545
MGMT 550
Leading for Impact
MGMT 564
Negotiations
MGMT 568
Compensation Administration
MGMT 590
Strategic Management
MGMT 594
Special Topics in Management
Electives are to be chosen with the approval of the Director of Graduate Studies. Based on student background and interests, other business and HRM-related courses may be taken with the advice and approval of the Director of Graduate Studies.
Students entering the program with sufficient background in any of the required core courses may, with the approval of the Director of Graduate Studies, take an advanced HRM elective in its place.
No more than two 400-level courses may be used to count towards degree requirements.
  • Comprehensive Examination None.
  • Thesis, Project, or Coursework-Only Options Coursework only. No other options available.