Applying to the Human Resource Management Program
Overview
Stony Brook University's Human Resource Management graduate program admits part-time students who have the talent and drive to become leaders.
We welcome applications from emerging and established professionals, as well as new graduates.
Our selection process culminates in an admitted student cohort that brings together people with diverse experiences and backgrounds who will enrich our community and advance the field.
We look forward to learning about you!
Application Deadlines
Fall: August 4 | Spring: January 5 | Summer: May 1
All materials required for the application must be submitted by the deadline.
Missed the deadline?
Apply as a non-matriculated student to earn credits toward your degree.
Admissions Criteria
Admission is open to all qualified applicants, regardless of undergraduate major. The following criteria are required for admissions consideration:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university or a foreign equivalent. This degree can be in any subject.
- A minimum 3.0 grade point average in prior academic work. In exceptional cases, a GPA below 3.0 will be considered for "conditional admission" to the School of Professional Development. The committee considers the rigor and GPA trend of prior coursework, any post-undergraduate coursework, years of professional experience, quality of writing of the personal statement and essay, and strength of the letters of recommendation. Conditionally admitted students must achieve a 3.0 GPA after 6 credits of graduate work to continue in the program.
You do not need to take the GRE or GMAT.
How to Apply
You'll need to gather the following materials and submit by the deadline date for the semester you wish to apply. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
While we will review applications and make admissions decisions using your unofficial transcript, we will need your official transcript so you can matriculate and enroll. The School of Professional Development's How to Submit Your Official Transcripts page will explain how to order your transcripts from your previous institution.
Current Undergraduates:
Applicants who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program should submit a current official transcript.
Stony Brook Alumni:
If you earned your bachelor's degree from Stony Brook University, you only need to submit your unofficial transcript, not your official transcript.
The statement should be an original work of 750-1,000 words in which you answer the following questions:
- What is your purpose in pursuing a Master of Science in Human Resource Management? How will this degree assist you in advancing both your professional and personal goals?
- Describe your research and study interests and any other aspects of your background, skills, or qualifications that would aid the HRM Admissions Committee in evaluating your motivation for graduate study.
- If there is an academic performance or other weakness in your application that you wish to address, please include this in your personal statement so that the HRM Admissions Committee can make an informed decision.
- A TOEFL internet-based score of 80 or above. TOEFL iBT® Home Edition test scores are acceptable.
- An IELTS test with an overall score of 6.5 or above, with no sub-scores below 6.0
Please instruct ETS to send the official score reports electronically to the State University of New York at Stony Brook, code 2548.
Fee waivers:
- If you are a veteran, please contact the Office of Veteran's Affairs for instructions on applying for a waiver.
- If you are an SBU alumni, simply check the box marked “Alumni Association Incentive Offer (AAIO)."
Just want to take a course?
You can take a course — or two — as a non-matriculated student. The credits you earn will count toward your degree.