Application Information

Career Experience

EMHRM is open to Human Resource practitioners with 8 or more years of direct HR experience. Our cohorts bring together people from across the HR field, creating a supportive and engaging learning community. Through a mix of online coursework and in-person sessions, you'll connect deeply with your peers, grow as a strategic leader, and work toward creating immediate impact at your company through the Capstone Project.

International Students

EMHRM welcomes applicants from all over the world. However, individuals who would require immigration status and sponsorship to enter the U.S. for educational purposes are not eligible for this hybrid degree. Please note that no student status visas or student immigration documentation can be issued at this time. I-20s are not available for this program.

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To select EMHRM, navigate to the online application by clicking Apply Now above. Once you reach the program selection page, expand Industrial and Labor Relations and select the available term for Human Resources, M.P.S. (Executive Master of Human Resource Management).

Contact our Graduate Admissions & Onboarding Coordinator for any admissions-related questions: ilrgradapplicant@cornell.edu.

• Round 1: October 15
• Round 2: December 15
• Round 3: January 15
• Round 4: February 15

Seats are limited. To maximize the chance of admission, we strongly recommend submitting your application in Round 1 or Round 2.

The program starts mid-May each year.

Successful applicants must provide the following application materials. 

1. Bachelor's Degree

You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, or an equivalent international degree. (See Cornell's list of International Degree Equivalencies)

2. Resume

Include work history and experience, skills and areas of expertise, personal achievements, and any information that is pertinent to your application.

3. Transcripts

Please submit unofficial transcripts from all colleges or universities you have attended. If you are admitted into the program you will be required to submit official transcripts to the Cornell University Graduate School.

4. Letters of Recommendation

Submit two professional letters of recommendation. One must be from a direct supervisor who supports your enrollment, knows your abilities, can speak to your potential for advancement in HR, and confirms that you can obtain access and resources to complete your case project.  

5. Academic Statement of Purpose

Please use the Academic Statement of Purpose to describe, within 1000 words: (1) your academic interests, (2) your academic background, preparation, and training, including any relevant professional experiences, (3) your reasons for pursuing graduate studies in this specific program, and (4) your professional goals.

6. Statement of Project

If admitted, you will be required to develop and implement an HR project in your organization. Describe the project you might implement, the likelihood of support for the project, and how you will gain support from your current management team to complete it. 

We suggest that the case you develop for your project accomplishes the following:

• Is tied to a specific business issue or problem that your organization is facing.
• Has implications for the workforce and an HR function for which you can develop an HR intervention.
• Has sponsor(s) within the organization that can help you access the resources and leaders required for analysis and delivery of the case project.

It is critical that the case focuses on a strategic business challenge facing your organization. In that regard, HR's role in the case should be clearly linked to business issues. Please make sure that you define the core problem from a business--not solely an HR--perspective. Examples might include growth, globalization, innovation, total quality, tapping new markets, etc. (not simply how to address issues in the HR function alone).

7. Application Fee

Submit a non-refundable application fee of $105 with your application.

8. Online Video Interview

After submitting your application you will receive an email with detailed instructions on how to record your online video at your convenience.

9. TOEFL or IELTS Scores

Required for all international students, unless you meet the criteria for an exception.
 

Note: Standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, etc.) are NOT required for admission to this program.

You may submit your online application with only Statement of Purpose; Statement of Project; Resume; Unofficial Transcripts; and Application Fee. You will be able to upload the remaining required materials to your application through your ApplyWeb account anytime prior to the application deadline.

Application Fee Waivers

Application fee waivers are not available for this program.

Application Fee

$105 due upon application submission.

Admission Deposit

$750 due upon acceptance of admission offer which will be credited toward first tuition payment upon matriculation.

Tuition

EMHRM tuition for May 2026 starts will be $71,266, paid in four installments.

• Summer 2026: $7,129 (minus admission deposit credit, if applicable)
• Fall 2026: $21,379
• Spring 2027: $21,379
• Summer 2027: $21,379

Installments for EMHRM are calculated at 10% of the program rate for the first Summer, then Fall, Spring, and the second Summer at 30% each. In the event this ends up not being an even dollar amount, the excess cents are added to the first Summer installment.

Student Health Insurance

Required unless a waiver is requested and approved. View rates and dates for more details. 

Residential Session Fees

Travel, lodging, food, etc. costs for your three on-campus sessions are at your expense and may range depending on many factors.

Funding & Loans

At this time, there is no funding available, including scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships. For graduate student loan information, see the Financial Aid website.

Questions?

For more information on cost of attendance, see the Office of the Bursar's website. 

Is this program open to international students?

Admission is open only to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and individuals with current valid U.S. immigration status. Individuals who would require immigration status and sponsorship to enter the US are not eligible for this hybrid degree. Please note that no Student Status Visa(s) or student immigration documentation can be issued at this time.

How much work experience should I have?

The EMHRM program is designed for HR professionals with eight or more years of work experience. Candidates with somewhat less direct HR experience, but other related leadership experience and a demonstrated interest in HR leadership may be considered. 

When are the three on-campus sessions?

The residential sessions take place in Summer 1 (July), Spring (March) and Summer 2 (July) each year.

Where should I stay during my on-campus sessions?

Accommodations for your three on-campus sessions are at your expense; you can make arrangements at any of several local hotels, inns, or bed and breakfasts. We offer recommendations regarding lodging, transportation, travel agencies and more to help you facilitate your travel to Ithaca.

For additional information about EMHRM program policies, including information about advisors, grading, leave of absence/withdrawal and more, please see our Policies page.