What we look at to determine admission eligibility:
A 4-year undergraduate degree or its equivalent
Hold a four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Show high promise of success in graduate studies as determined by the faculty based on academic performance, work experience, or a combination of educational and work experience. Evidence includes satisfying one or more of the following criteria:
(1) Undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 combined with a minimum score of 500 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or similar Graduate Record Exam (GRE) test.
(2) Demonstration of at least one year of human resources work experience with a 3.25 undergraduate GPA
(3) Demonstration of two years of managerial or supervisory work experience with a 3.25 undergraduate GPA
(4) Have an undergraduate business degree with a human resource major from FIU or a similar accredited school with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.25.
(5) Have an undergraduate degree with a 3.25 Graduate degree from an accredited university with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00.
(6) A Non-degree certification in human resource management may be considered instead of work experience with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00. These include the following:
(a) FIU’s Executive & Professional Human Resource Certificate
(b) Professional in Human Resource Certification (PHR)
(c) SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
Proof of English Proficiency
Applicants who hold an undergraduate or graduate degree from non-English speaking countries must demonstrate English proficiency by taking either:
- Duolingo (minimum score is 110)
- TOEFL (minimum scores are: 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, and 80 internet-based)
- IELTS (minimum score is 6.5)
- FIU’s English Language Institute Level Six course and successfully completing it with passing grades for all content areas
Test scores are considered official when sent by the testing center directly to our school. When requesting the official scores, please refer to the Florida International University Institution code code 5206.
An interview may be requested upon submission of a complete portfolio.
Application Requirements
Application Priority Deadlines
Applications submitted after priority deadlines are reviewed on a space available basis.
Spring (January): October 1 Fall (August): June 1 |
Duration | Pacing Format | Intake | |
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Full Time | 12 months | 2 courses per 8-weeks | Fall & Spring |
Mandatory Program Orientation
Admitted students will be required to complete mandatory orientation events in order to begin the program.
Information Sessions
FIU Business offers virtual and in-person information sessions.
MS in Human Resource Management - Virtual Information Session
Oct 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
MS in Human Resource Management - Virtual Information Session
Oct 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Graduate School Open House
Oct 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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