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    Human Resources and Labor Relations (M.H.R.L.)

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    East Lansing, USMhrlrIn-person2 years
    $63,864.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    60
    Cohort
    students
    36
    Credits
    $65.00
    App fee

    Human Resources and Labor Relations (M.H.R.L.) at Michigan State University is a 36-credit, 2-year, in-person Mhrlr program based in East Lansing, US. Tuition is $63,864.

    About the program

    The program provides a 36-credit curriculum covering seven core knowledge areas in human resources and labor relations, including HR management, strategy and firm performance, international HR, organizational change leadership, workplace law, labor relations, and analytical skills. Students complete five required courses and seven electives to develop expertise in selected subjects.

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    Deadlines

    Rolling
    TBA

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min The GRE and GMAT requirement is currently optional
    GMAT
    optional
    Min The GRE and GMAT requirement is currently optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Score of 79 with no subscore below 17
    IELTS
    required
    Min Score of 6.5 or higher

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $85,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $18,750.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Human Resources and Labor Relations (M.H.R.L.) at Michigan State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Human Resources and Labor Relations (M.H.R.L.) at Michigan State University is $63,864 across 36 required credits.
    Is Human Resources and Labor Relations (M.H.R.L.) at Michigan State University online or in-person?
    Human Resources and Labor Relations (M.H.R.L.) at Michigan State University is offered in-person.
    How long does Human Resources and Labor Relations (M.H.R.L.) at Michigan State University take to complete?
    Human Resources and Labor Relations (M.H.R.L.) at Michigan State University is structured around 2 years and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Human Resources and Labor Relations (M.H.R.L.) at Michigan State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.00 or higher in the junior and senior years
    How large is the Human Resources and Labor Relations (M.H.R.L.) at Michigan State University cohort?
    Human Resources and Labor Relations (M.H.R.L.) at Michigan State University typically enrolls around 60 students per cohort.