Human Resource Leadership, M.S.

Admissions Requirements

1. Admission eligibility for the MS-HRL program requires a four-year undergraduate degree (or foreign equivalent) from an accredited institution. The undergraduate degree may be in any discipline.
2. Online Application
   • Submit an application through Applyweb.
     • The cost to apply for all MBA programs and Specialized Masters programs is $0. All application fees are waived.
   • The online application will include questions on the following topics:
     1. Personal Information
     2. Program of Choice
     3. Academic History
     4. Resume/Goal Statement
     5. Benefits & Financial Aid
     6. Emergency Contact Information
     7. Letter of Recommendation
     8. Texas Residency Questionnaire
   • Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice. Please contact your Admissions Representative if you have specific questions about the application.
3. Transcript
   • Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by one of the six regional accrediting associations. Scanned copies of official transcripts may be uploaded as PDF files to your online application. If admitted, however, you will not be able to enroll without the official transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree conferral on file.
   • Official transcript(s) should be sent to:
     • Regular Mail:
       University of Houston
       Graduate Admissions
       P.O. Box 3947
       Houston, TX 77253-3947
     • Express Mail:
       University of Houston
       Graduate Admissions
       4302 University Dr. Rm 102
       ​Houston, TX 77204-2012
     • Electronic or “Speede” Transcript:
       • Within the U.S., the fastest way to send your transcript is electronically. Please inquire at your previous institution about this option. Electronic transcripts can be delivered via email to gradschool@uh.edu.
4. Résumé
   • Please upload a copy of your most recent resume, highlighting your professional and academic experiences, as well as recognizable accomplishments to your online application.
5. Goal Statement
   • In one to two pages, discuss what motivates you, how your personal and professional experience has shaped you, and how you will maximize the specialized Master’s degree to reach your future goals.
6. Letter of Recommendation
   • Two letters of recommendation are required. These recommendations are gathered electronically through the online application system. You will be required to enter an email address for your recommender which will allow an online form to automatically be sent to your recommender.

Degree Requirements

The Master of Science in Human Resource Leadership is a 36-hour program that can be completed online, face-to-face, or by using a combination of the two. Completion time can be as little as 12 months for students who attend classes year around on a full-time basis. Part time study is also feasible with a completion time of 24 months. All 36 hours of coursework are comprised of required core skills courses. Students with 3 or more years of relevant work experience or prior graduate coursework in HRM can apply for a transfer of graduate credit to waive a maximum of 6 hours of these required hours without substitution. Any student who does not have a BBA from an accredited institution will have to take an additional 3 hours of pre- requisites to in order to begin the program - MANA 6310 Fundamentals of Business (3 SCH).

Academic Policies

Online Offering

All required coursework for completion of the degree will be offered in an online format.  Many courses will also be offered in the face to face format, but not all.

Continuous Enrollment

Unless students petition for a leave of absence, they must maintain continuous enrollment during the program. Students who are out of the program for more than one calendar year will be under the jurisdiction of the catalog in effect at the time of reentry. Students who fail to maintain continuous enrollment for more than two calendar years must reapply for admission to the program and must meet admission requirements in effect at that time.