West Virginia University campus

Business

MS Industrial Relations and Human Resources at West Virginia University

West Virginia University, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Management offers the Master of Science in Industrial Relations and Human Resources (MSIRHR). This AACSB-accredited program of study prepares students for professional positions in human resource management and labor/employment relations. Our twelve month program is one of the most celebrated programs in the country.

Faculty: John Chambers College of Business and Economics  |  Duration: 30 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes Labor and Employment Law, Performance Management, Organizational Change and Renewal, Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Benefits, Work Group Dynamics and Leadership, Strategic Management for Human Resources. Programme/major requirements total 30 credit hours.

Career pathways

This AACSB-accredited program of study prepares students for professional positions in human resource management and labor/employment relations. The curriculum covers all HR practices such as recruiting & selection, training and development, analytics, compensation, labor relations, performance management, employment law, and strategic HRM.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

The admission decision process is managed by the Program Coordinator with assistance from the MSIRHR Admissions Committee. Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and students admitted to the program may begin the program the following summer (the MSIRHR program begins in second summer session). The priority deadline for MSIRHR applications is March 1st, although applications may continue to be reviewed and accepted beyond that date based on available space. Admission to the program is highly competitive and total enrollment is limited. Only completed applications will be considered. All completed applications are reviewed independently and evaluated based on merit. To apply, applicants must submit: 1) a completed application - https://graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/how-to-apply/first-time-graduate-applicant 2) application fee 3) up-to-date academic transcripts from all prior undergraduate and graduate institutions 4) an up-to-date resume 5) a statement of purpose (not to exceed one single-spaced page) that describes the reasons why the applicant is interested in the MSIRHR program at WVU, the field of HR, and career aspirations 6) One letter of recommendation from an individual who is not a friend or family member and can speak to the applicant's fit and ability to complete the MSIRHR program International Applicants are required to submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score. Visit English Language Proficiency Requirements | Graduate Admissions | West Virginia...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are made through the WVU online graduate application with a $75 application fee (waivers for WVU and WVU Medicine employees, active military and veterans, AmeriCorps and Peace Corps members); minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission, and some programmes require higher. International graduate applicants also pay the non-refundable $75 fee.

Explore more study programmes

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.