Master of Human Resources
- Ottawa, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A 36-credit master's for working adults building human resources skills.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Human Resources to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Eleven core courses (33 credits) cover HR costs
- Planning. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- HR management
- Consulting
- Employee and student development
- Training
Curriculum
- Eleven core courses (33 credits) cover HR costs
- Planning
- Compensation
- Recruitment
- Training
- Organisational behaviour
- Employment law
- Ethics
- Current trends and research
- Ending with an applied case studies capstone after 30 credits. A 3-credit elective of HR or business courses completes the degree
- Leadership or health care management concentrations are listed.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a NACES-evaluated foreign equivalent
- US-equivalent GPA 3.0 (provisional admission at 2.5-2.9)
- Some programmes need prerequisite courses
- US-equivalent bachelor's GPA 3.0 on 4.0 scale (junior/senior GPA)
- Provisional admission at 2.5-2.9.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).
How to apply
- Check the graduate admission requirements and the start dates in the 2026-27 academic calendar. Apply online through Ottawa University admissions (75 USD graduate application fee). Submit transcripts with a NACES credential evaluation
- A 2-page essay on a Sense of Purpose
- An affidavit of financial support for one full year and English test scores unless waived. Receive the admission decision. Pay the enrollment deposit if requested (200 USD
- Credited to your account). Apply for the F-1 student visa with your I-20 and proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $7,536, $8,382 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Ottawa, Kansas |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Angell Snyder School of Business |
| Department | Human Resources |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Eligible international students at Ottawa University may be considered for institutional scholarships or merit awards. Eligibility and funding depend on the specific award and application cycle. |
Intakes and deadlines
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January 2027
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Scholarships
Eligible international students at Ottawa University may be considered for institutional scholarships or merit awards. Eligibility and funding depend on the specific award and application cycle.
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The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $7,536, $8,382 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $18,000 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.
Eligible international students at Ottawa University may be considered for institutional scholarships or merit awards. Eligibility and funding depend on the specific award and application cycle.