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Master of Administration in Human Resource Management
- Vermillion, United States
- 2 years
- English
- Online
- Master
About the program
Master of Science in Administration: Human Resource Management at the University of South Dakota, offered through the College of Arts & Sciences fully online.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (1): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Administration: Human Resource Management
- analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- one area of specialization
- complete the additional credit hours of coursework in another area to obtain two specializations
Curriculum
- Human resources professionals are the leaders of leaders
- those who shape an organization through the management of its most precious resource—its people. Learn how to effectively supervise personnel and implement innovations in human resource management.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Accredited bachelor degree with official transcripts
- statement of purpose
- resume and recommendation letters
- GRE/GMAT only where the programme requires
- programme-specific GPA and deadlines
- English proof (TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 110
- PTE 53)
- Grade/entry criteria: Bachelor degree from an accredited institution required
- GPA minimum set by programme (see graduate catalog).
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with official transcripts; statement of purpose, resume and letters of recommendation; test scores (GRE/GMAT) only where the programme requires; some programmes apply only through a Specialty CAS
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 53
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- Recommendation Letters
How to apply
- Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
- qualifications
- applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $13,441 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $38 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Online |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts & Sciences |
| Department | Department of Political Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Competitive graduate assistantships may provide tuition reductions and a stipend. Assistantships are a separate funding arrangement and are not guaranteed scholarships; check departmental eligibility. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $13,441 USD per year. The application fee is $38 USD. The estimated living cost is $9,749 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 53, Cambridge 169.

