**Pending Office of the Chancellor approval**

Admission to the Program

In addition to the general requirements of the university, specific requirements for admission to the MS in HRM degree program are:

1. Bachelor's Degree: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with required minimum GPA of 3.0.
2. Personal Statement: A statement that provides insight on the student's motivation to join the program, how the student plans on using the degree to further his/her professional goals, the personal qualifications that will contribute to successful completion of the program, and the responsibility of organizations to create value for society, beyond just profit.
3. English Proficiency for International Students: All international applicants who have not completed three years of full-time study at the secondary or post-secondary level where English was the language of instruction must also achieve an acceptable score.
4. Resume: Submission of a current resume.
5. Letter of Recommendation: One (1) letter of recommendation is required that attests to the applicant's intellectual and professional aptitude;
6. Interview: Each applicant will be required to participate in a brief interview with the MS HRM program coordinator and/or faculty.

Advancement to Candidacy

To be advanced to candidacy, a student must have:

1. Achieved classified standing.
2. Successfully completed 12 units with a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average in the program, including the following core classes: ADMN 6020, MGMT 6010, and HRM 6410.
3. Completed an approved MS HRM program plan in consultation with the designated faculty advisor.
4. Secured approval of the Graduate director in charge of the HRM program.

Requirements for Graduation

1. A grade point average of 3.0 ("B") in all course work taken after admission to conditionally classified or classified status, and grades of "C" (2.0) or better in all courses in the program.
2. A minimum of 30 semester units.
3. At least 70% of the units for the degree (21 units, 7 classes) are required to be completed at California State University, San Bernardino.
4. Successful completion (a grade of "B" (3.0) or better) of ADMN 6020  meets the graduate writing requirement.
5. Successful completion (a grade of "B" (3.0) or better) of HRM 6983 meets the culminating experience requirement.
6. Any additional general requirements not cited above but listed in Graduate Degree Program Requirements.

Culminating Experience (3 units)