Master of Science in Human Resource Management FAQs

Q. Where should I send my application? A. Please send your application materials to the: Florida International University Chapman Graduate School of Business MSHRM Program College of Business Complex - CBC 214 1050 SW 112 Avenue Miami, Florida 33199 Q. Do all application materials have to be submitted by the deadline? A. Yes, all materials have to be turned in by the deadline. Only those applicants who have submitted complete packets will be considered for acceptance. Q. Where can I obtain an application form for the Master of Science in Human Resource Management? A. The application form is available online. Q. Do I include my certified transcripts with the application? A. The university requires that official transcripts be sent in directly by the college(s) or university(ies) you attend(ed). You may not send copies of these transcripts yourself. If you are an alumnus(a) of Florida International University, there is no need to have transcripts sent. If you attended a university outside the U.S. and the transcripts are not in English, they must be translated by a certified translator. The translation and an official copy of the transcripts must be submitted. Q. What kind of undergraduate degree must I have to qualify for this program? A. Florida International University requires you to have an undergraduate degree from an accredited university. Q. What are the required scores for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) / Graduate Record Examination (GRE)? A. You need a minimum score of 500 on the GMAT or, for the GRE, you need a minimum score of 1000 (combination of verbal and quantitative). Q. Are there any special requirements for international students? A. Applicants whose native language is not English or who did not obtain a degree in the U.S. need to take the TOEFL test. They will need to score at least 550 on the paper-based, 213 on the computer-based, 80 on the internet-based test, or an equivalent score on a comparable examination. Please visit http://www.toefl.org/ for more information. List of TOEFL exempt countries can be found on the following website: http://gradschool.fiu.edu/TOEFL_Exempt_Countries.html. Q. Can I start the program in any semester? A. We begin two tracks of this program each year. Typically one track begins in the spring term, the other in the fall term. Q. Where, when, and at what time are classes held? A. Classes are held on the University Park Campus (11200 S.W. 8th Street, Miami, Florida) on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. See our sample schedule. Q. How many students are there in the classes? A. The maximum number of students per class is 55. Q. Is a thesis required for the program? A. No, there is no required thesis. Q. Can classes be waived if I took some human resource management classes in another university? A. Classes taken in another university program will not be accepted since this is an accelerated, 12-month, lock-step program. Q. Can I pursue two graduate degrees at the same time? A. No. Unfortunately, you cannot pursue two degrees at the same time. Q. Can I prolong the MSHRM program for more than 12 months? A. No, you cannot prolong the program for more than 12 months. Since it is a lock-step program, you must remain with your class throughout the entire sequence until the program is concluded. Q. Can I apply for financial aid? A. Yes, you can apply for financial aid. You can apply online at http://www.fafsa.gov/ or pick up an application at any high school, college or university. Once you have applied, you can contact Florida International university's Financial Aid Office at 305-348-2489 or by email at finaid@fiu.edu to review your application status. For specific information about financial aid or to find out the status of your application, contact the university's Financial Aid Office, 305-348-2489 or email finaid@fiu.edu. It is advisable to begin the process as soon as possible. Q. Are there any scholarships available? A. Information about scholarships can be obtained from the following sources: College of Business - http://business.fiu.edu/chapman/graduate_scholarships.cfm University Graduate School - http://gradschool.fiu.edu/financial.html FIU's Financial Aid Office - http://www.fiu.edu/orgs/finaid Q. When do I pay for courses? A. You pay for courses at the beginning of each semester. Tuition is due for the classes that you will take. Q. Does FIU offer on-campus housing? A. Yes. For more information on on-campus housing options please visit http://www.fiu.edu/~housing/.