Master of Human Resource Management
Offered online or on campus
The GW School of Business Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) provides graduates with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in a field that is vitally important to the operation and success of organizations of all types. Students learn the latest human capital theories and proven, cutting-edge practices. Special topics include diversity and inclusion, change, leadership, and employee development.
| Admission deadline: | Fall |
| Round 1 1/15 | |
| Round 2 4/1 | |
| Round 3 5/15 | |
| Standardized test scores: | Either the Graduate Admissions Management Test (GMAT – institution code QK4-4F-04) or the Graduate Records Exam (GRE – institution code 5246) are optional. |
| Recommendations required: | Two (2) recommendations |
| Prior academic records: | Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. |
| Statement of purpose: | Statement of career objectives - In no more than 500 words, describe how the MHRM program fits into your professional life and career objectives. |
| International applicants only: | Please review International Applicant Information (https://graduate.admissions.gwu.edu/international-student-application-requirements) carefully for details on required documents, earlier deadlines for applicants requiring an I-20 or DS-2019 from GW, and English language requirements. |
| PLEASE NOTE that the minimum English language test scores required by this program are: | |
| - Academic IETLS: an overall band score of 6.0 with no individual band score below 5.5; or | |
| - TOEFL: 550 on paper-based, or 80 on Internet-based; or | |
| - Academic PTE: 53 | |
| - Duolingo English Test (DTE) Score of at least 105 |
Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:
The GW School of Business
Attn: Graduate Admissions
2201 G Street, NW, Suite 550
Washington, DC 20052
Contact for questions:
business@gwu.edu ~ 202-994-1212 (phone)
9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
The following requirements must be fulfilled:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| MGT 6252 | Strategic Human Resource Management | |
| MGT 6210 | Leading Teams | |
| MGT 6257 | Performance Management and Development | |
| MGT 6290 | Special Topics (People Analytics, taken for 3 credits) | |
| MBAD 6263 | Organizations and Human Capital | |
| One of the following: | ||
| MGT 6253 | Leadership and Executive Development | |
| MGT 6277 | Critical Thinking Skills for Executive Leadership | |
| MGT 6290 | Special Topics (Perspectives on Leadership, 3 credits) | |
| Electives | ||
| 12 credits in elective courses, selected from the following: | ||
| MGT 6215 | Conflict Management and Negotiations | |
| MGT 6259 | Employment Law and Ethics | |
| MGT 6270 | Consulting Processes | |
| MGT 6280 | Entrepreneurship | |
| MGT 6286 | Creativity and Innovation | |
| MGT 6290 | Special Topics (Human Capital Sustainability, 3 credits) | |