Master of arts (MA) in human resource development

Required Fields

• Personal Information
• Application Information
• Educational Background
• Languages
• Employment/Residence Information
• Applicant Statements #1 & #2
• Recommendations Letters (limit 2)
• Resume or CV

Optional fields: All other fields or application materials are optional but will be taken into consideration if submitted.

Application Fee

U.S. citizen/permanent resident: $75.00; International: $95.00. Click here for more information about application fees.

Transcripts

Unofficial transcripts or academic records should be uploaded directly to the online application. Please do not mail in paper copies of your transcripts. There is no need for official transcripts or academic records for initial review. The University will request official copies of this material if you are admitted. Click here for more information about transcripts and credentials.

GRE Scores

Do not submit GRE scores, as they will not be considered in the review process.

Applicant Statements

Complete Statements #1 & #2; Statement #3 is optional.

Statement #1: Personal Statement

Please provide a statement—do not exceed two pages—outlining why you are interested in this program and your immediate educational and long-range career objectives in relation to your chosen field. You may wish to include:

• How you expect this program will contribute to your professional development and career goals.
• How you anticipate applying the knowledge and skills you will gain from the program to your current or future working challenges and needs.
• How your professional experience can contribute to the collective learning of your fellow students in the program

Statement #2: Diversity

Enrolling and graduating a diverse student body is central to the University of Minnesota’s mission. Please write a statement that identifies the distinctive qualities, characteristics, and life experiences you would contribute to your graduate program and to the education of fellow students at the University of Minnesota. You may wish to include examples that address your contribution to the diversity of the student body and illustrate your motivation to succeed by setting high standards for accomplishing intellectual and other goals, overcoming obstacles to achievement, and/or helping others to gain access to the resources necessary for success. [Please do not exceed one page.]

Statement #3: Extenuating Circumstances (optional)

If your grades and/or test scores are not strong, and you would like to provide an explanation, please do so. [Please do not exceed one page.]

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required. Acceptable recommendations will come from current or former supervisors, work peers, clients, or professors who can assess your academic and professional capabilities. 

When you apply, the online application includes a section for you to list the contact information of the individual recommending you. They will receive an email from the application system with instructions on how to submit their letter. Please ask your recommendation providers to check spam/junk mail folders if they don't receive the message.

Request letters of recommendation early in the application process to allow enough time for your letter writers. Unsubmitted letters of recommendation are one of the most common delays during the application review process.

You may finish and submit your application before the recommenders submit your letters.