Carlson School students in the Master of Arts - Human Resources and Industrial Relations (MA-HRIR) program graduate with an outstanding reputation. The program is widely considered one of the top three in the nation year after year.

Through the balanced HRIR curriculum, students gain a thorough understanding of contemporary practices and the underlying theories that are necessary for a successful career. Students explore HR issues within the broader economic, financial, technological, ethical, global, and cultural environment to give them a rich foundation for decision-making. The living business laboratory of Minneapolis and St. Paul provides internships, field projects, and mentors from dynamic, global companies.

Leading companies from coast-to-coast eagerly recruit Minnesota students for summer internships and full-time positions. These students are some of the most prepared and enthusiastic candidates available to fill key HR positions in any organization.