Application & Requirements

Application Requirements

• Apply for the program
  • Complete the Graduate Admission Application. Select “Create User Account” (Unless you have created one previously). Complete all required fields.
  • Application fee is $30 and nonrefundable.
• Resume

  An up-to-date resume detailing your chronological professional experience, and dates of earned degrees. Internships and part-time employment may be included.

• Statement of purpose

  A well-written statement describing your professional goals and reasons for pursuing a graduate degree at Florida International University. The statement of purpose should be around 500 words.

• Letters of recommendation

  Two letters of recommendation from employers, faculty or professional associates.

• Official transcripts

  Official transcript (an official record of a student’s work, showing courses taken and grades achieved) from all previously attended colleges and/or universities. Transcripts must be sent directly to FIU by all formerly attended institutions in a sealed university envelope.

  • If the language of instruction at your institution was not English, then you must provide the original-language copies of all transcripts and diplomas as described above along with translations from a recognized translation agency or a certified translator.
  • Foreign educational credentials: Our Office of Admissions evaluates foreign credentials internally as part of the admission process at no cost to you.

  If transcripts can be sent electronically, have them sent to mshrm@fiu.edu. Otherwise, have transcripts sent to either of the following addresses:

  FIU
  Chapman Graduate School of Business
  Florida International University
  11200 SW 8th Street, CBC 200
  Miami, Florida 33199

  Or

  MSHRM
  ATTN: Bryam Ricaurte
  Florida International University
  11200 SW 8th Street, MANGO 460
  Miami, Florida 33199

• Proof of degree

  A copy of your diploma. If you have not yet received your diploma then we will need a letter from your advisor or program leadership detailing your major and expected graduation date.

  • If the language of instruction at your institution was not English, then you must provide the original-language copies of all transcripts and diplomas as described above along with translations from a recognized translation agency or a certified translator.
• Official Test Scores (If applicable)

  If you need to take an English Proficiency and/or the GMAT/GRE exam, the testing service must release the scores to us. FIU Institutional code is 5206.

• International students seeking a visa

  If do not have a valid visa for study in the U.S., you will need an initial I-20. FIU creates this document for you to go to the U.S. Embassy/Consulate in your home country to request the F-1 student visa. If you are currently in the U.S. on a valid I-20 and are transferring your visa to FIU or another program within FIU, you’ll need a new I-20.

  International applicants seeking an F-1 (student) visa must also submit the additional documents listed below.

  • A completed digital Declaration of Finances form via MyFIU (hyperlink MyFIU with https://my.fiu.edu/) portal
  • Bank letter has to reflect $80,829.
  • Sponsor letter (Waived if applicant is sponsoring self). Please download a sample sponsor letter.
  • Proof of medical insurance. The cost of this insurance is not covered by the program’s tuition and fees. For information on program coverage and alternate compliance, please visit the University Health Services Medical Insurance Policy for International Students

  ***Only those applicants who have submitted complete application packets will be considered. Meeting the minimum requirements is not a guarantee of admissions.

• Citizenship and immigration documents

  Citizenship and immigration document as outlined below:

  Type of Citizenship/Residency Status	Documentation Required
  Native-born U.S. Citizen	No residency documents required
  Naturalized U.S. Citizen	Copy of passport
  Lawful Permanent U.S. Resident	Copy of permanent resident card
  Resident or Citizen of any other Country	Please see our international students section below, and the International Student Services office (ISSS)

• Florida residents

  Two proofs of residency. Documents must be dated one year prior to the term you are seeking admissions. For a list of acceptable documents please visit the Florida Residency for Tuition page. Please note that a voter’s registration for US citizens will work as both a proof of residency and citizenship.