MS in Human Resource Management

You must also upload a certified official copy of your diploma/degree certificate in the original language of instruction and a certified official English translation. A Provisional Certificate does not meet this requirement.

You will need to provide official transcripts and/or academic records only at the request of the graduate program or in the event of a favorable admission decision and you choose to enroll. An official transcript bears the original signature of the registrar and/or the original seal of the issuing institution. Official documents should be submitted to: Office of Graduate Admissions Purdue University Young Hall, Room 170 155 S. Grant St. West Lafayette, IN 47907-2114 Transcripts and/or English translations must be mailed directly from a Registrar’s office to the Office of Graduate Admissions via sealed envelope. The Office of Graduate Admissions also accepts electronic transcripts from accredited U.S. colleges and universities sent via eSCRIP-SAFE, Docufide, Parchment Exchange or directly from the accredited U.S. college and university. The transcript must be sent to GRADADM@purdue.edu. All transcripts and/or academic documents uploaded to the online application system are considered unofficial. The Purdue University Graduate School reserves the right to require official transcripts and/or academic documents at any time during the admissions process. **Transcripts will not be returned.

Two online recommendations are required in order for your application to be reviewed. No paper recommendations will be accepted. We prefer that recommenders be faculty or instructors who are able to render an opinion on the basis of close, current, and sustained observation. We strongly urge that one recommendation is from your direct supervisor. Recommendations from friends, family members, acquaintances and other sources unable to evaluate professional or academic qualifications for study are not acceptable. No more than two recommendations are needed.

Required of all applicants: 1) Describe how your background and life experiences contribute to your ability to be both persistent and resourceful in graduate school. 2) Describe how your life experiences have prepared you to contribute to an academic community where scholars with diverse research interests, abilities, backgrounds and experiences are supported, respected and valued. 3) Optional: Please address concerns that you may have that your academic record does not reflect your true capabilities and discuss mitigating factors that have affected your academic record. Reviewers will be interested in understanding your accomplishments relative to your opportunities.

What are your professional plans and career goals? How will attending graduate school assist you in reaching those goals? Describe your research, scholarly, or creative interests. What topics are of particular interest to you? Reviewers know that interests change over time but try to be as specific as possible. Discuss how your experiences, skills and abilities have prepared you for graduate study. Relevant topics may include coursework, work and research experiences, internships, presentations, exhibits, publications and community service. If you describe a research or scholarly experience, include information on the topic, research mentor, your role and outcomes. Describe how your skills, preparation, and interests are a match for the program to which you are applying. Identify faculty who share your research and scholarly interests. Reviewers will want to know that you have researched the program, faculty, and key focus areas.

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