Who Should Apply
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.
How to Apply
Start An Application
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.
Application Deadlines
- 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.
Application Requirements
Successful applicants must provide the following application materials.
Resume
Include work history and experience, skills and areas of expertise, personal achievements, and any information that is pertinent to your application.
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.
You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, or an equivalent international degree. (See Cornell's list of International Degree Equivalencies).
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.
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.
Personal Statement
The personal statement allows you to provide the admissions committee with a sense of who you are as a whole person, and you should use it to describe how your personal background and experiences influenced your decision to pursue a graduate degree.
Application Fee
Submit a non-refundable application fee of $105 with your application.
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.
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.
Costs & Aid
Application Fee Waivers
Limited application fee waivers are available for this program. Reach out to ilrgradapplicant@cornell.edu to inquire.
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.
Scholarships & Loans
There are a limited number of partial tuition scholarships available for this program. All applications are reviewed for scholarship consideration without an additional funding application. We encourage applicants to submit by December 15 for funding consideration. 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.
Policies
For additional information about EMHRM program policies, including information about advisors, grading, leave of absence/withdrawal and more, please see our Policies page.