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 from non-English speaking countries, including internationally educated American students, must demonstrate proficiency in English. FIU only accepts test scores sent directly from the testing agency as official. FIU’s institution code is 5206.
FIU accepts the following tests as proof of English proficiency:
- TOEFL iBT/PBT: 4.5 on the iBT TOEFL (Effective January 21, 2026; for tests taken prior to this date, the required minimum score is 80 on the iBT, or equivalent. Please see the ETS TOEFL iBT Score Understanding page for more information.)
- IELTS: 6.5
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- 53 Pearson Test of English – Academic
- Cambridge English – Advanced
- FIU English Language Institute: Certification of satisfactory completion of all content areas with at least level six proficiency (Program details)
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.
Part-Time program available during fall intake only.
| Spring (January): October 1 Fall (August): June 1 |
| Duration | Pacing Format | Intake | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Time | 24 months | 1 course per 8-weeks | Fall Term Only |
| 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.
Graduate School Open House
Mar 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM
MS in Human Resource Management - Virtual Information Session
Mar 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Financial Aid - Virtual Information Session
Apr 8, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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