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Admission to the Master of Human Resources program is competitive; in a normal year, approximately one-third of the applicants are accepted.  The incoming classes are typically composed of 30 - 35 students.

The admissions committee considers undergraduate grades, performance on the standardized test (you may take either the GMAT or the GRE for the MHR program), as well as any experience the applicant may have.  Work experience is not a requirement, but it can be a plus for the applicant in the admissions process. Usually, about one-half of the class will have significant work experience.

The application is submitted electronically and can be accessed at the University of South Carolina Graduate School site.  If you have questions during the process, please contact the graduate division admissions office of the Moore School of Business at gradinfo@moore.sc.edu.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

1.  Which standardized test should I take?
Students applying to the MHR program may take either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).  Both are equally acceptable.  Other graduate programs in the Moore School of Business (IMBA, PMBA) accept only the GMAT.

2.  What grades and scores are required for admission to the program?
The MHR program does not have set minimums for GPA or test scores.  In addition, the admission committee considers other items (e.g., experience, writing sample, letters of recommendation) when evaluating applicants.  The class GPA usually averages between 3.2 and 3.5.  Over the past several years, GMAT scores have averaged from 570 to 580 and GRE scores have averaged from 1100 to 1200.

3.  When do I enter the program?
All students entering the MHR program begin in the Fall semester (August).

4.  How long does the program last?
That depends on the undergraduate degree of the applicant.  Students with an undergraduate business degree will be in the program for three semesters, plus the required summer internship.  Students who do not have a business degree will take four core business courses while they are in the program, extending the length of the program to four semesters, plus the summer internship.

5.  What is the cost of the program?
The cost for the program varies based on which curriculum is taken (see question above)  and whether or not the student is a resident of South Carolina.

	SC Resident	Non-resident
Master of Human Resources (entering 2007, with business undergraduate degree)	$18,860 program fee	$28,050 program fee
Master of Human Resources (entering 2007, with non-business undergraduate degree)	$21,560  program fee	$34,540  program fee

The program fee is the total tuition for the entire time in the program.  For a South Carolina resident, with a non-business undergraduate degree, the program fee of $21,560* covers all four semesters and the summer internship (which is a six-hour, required course).  Other university fees and estimated living expenses in Columbia can be found on the Cost of Graduate School page. 

6.  What financial awards are available?
On a merit basis, MHR students are eligible for fellowship awards, fee reductions, and work grants.  A complete explanation of these awards is available on the Financial Assistance page.

7.  How much work experience is required?
While work experience is a plus, it is not required for admission into the MHR program.

8.  Are letters of recommendation required?
Yes, two letters of recommendation are required.  If you wish to send more, you may.

9.  Is an interview required?
All interested students are encouraged to visit the campus, sit in on classes, and meet with the administrators; however, an interview is not required.  Students interested in setting up a visit should contact the Moore School Recruiting Office at 803-777-4346 or  gradinfo@moore.sc.edu.  

You may also want to consider attending one of our Showcase events (usually held in October).  These give you a chance to interact with current students, faculty, and other prospective students.  To check out upcoming recruiting events  click here.  

10.  When is the deadline for applying?
Applications for both admission and financial awards will be considered until the class is full.