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HRM Graduate Certificate Admissions Requirements
You may begin the HRM certificate program at Heinz College in August, January or May. Applications are accepted throughout the year. We encourage you to submit applications as early as possible. You'll receive a decision concerning admission within 2 - 4 weeks of submitting a complete application. To guarantee that your application can be reviewed in time for a particular enrollment date, please apply by the application deadline indicated below.
Prerequisites:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- A minimum of five years of relevant, full-time work experience.
- Demonstrated leadership potential and professional competence.
- The ability and potential to make effective use of your university training.
Application deadlines:
| To begin in: | Apply by: |
| May | April 1 |
| August | July 1 |
| January | November 1 |
A complete application packet will include the following:
- Completed online application.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Official transcripts of all college-level course work.
- Essay (may be submitted with online application).
- Resume (may be submitted with online application).