Human Resource Management & Leadership

Master of Science in Human Resource Management & Leadership

The Master of Science in Human Resource Leadership is designed to provide students with breadth and depth of theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in the field of human resource management and leadership. With its emphasis on the integration of strategic leadership thought and HRM skills, it is uniquely capable of providing graduate students the background necessary to obtain either their initial SHRM certification or, the senior certification in the case of a student who already possess relevant job experience in the HRM discipline.

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How To Apply

Admission to the MS in HR Leadership program requires a four-year undergraduate degree (or foreign equivalent) in any discipline from an accredited university.

Admissions

Application Deadlines

  Fall 2025 Spring 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Application opens August 1, 2024 May 1, 2025 August 1, 2025 May 1, 2026
International Application
Deadline
March 21, 2025 October 1, 2025 March 1, 2026 October 1, 2026
International Confirmation Fee
Deadline
April 15, 2025 October 15, 2025 April 15, 2026 October 15, 2026
Domestic Application
Deadline
August 15, 2025 December 1, 2025 July 1, 2026 December 1, 2026
Domestic Confirmation Fee
Deadline
July 31, 2025 December 15, 2025 July 31, 2026 December 15, 2026

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Attend a MS Event

Join an in-person or online event to learn more about how a Bauer MS can work for you.

Unlock Your Future: Bauer Grad Programs & GMAC

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM / In-Person with an Online Option
If you're serious about business school, join the makers of the GMAT exam, the Graduate Management Admission Council, and the Bauer Graduate Programs Admission teams for an informative session.


Future Forward: Inside the Bauer MBA Programs

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM / In-Person
Meet Bauer admissions staff, faculty, and students during this in-person information session.


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