Academics
Curriculum | Faculty | Research Centers
The success of our graduate programs reside in their characteristics- intimate, interactive, hands-on, and flexible- qualities that mirror many successful businesses. Because we purposely keep our program sizes small, you always have access to faculty, staff, other students, alumni, and executives. Our strong teamwork focus encourages you to build relationships in and out of class including networking and mentoring opportunities.
You’ll also have the flexibility to study what intrigues you on a schedule that fits your life. MLHR courses are offered primarily in the evening because many of our students work during the day. Other than summer quarter, applications are accepted for each term although, because of course sequencing and frequency, we encourage you to begin the program in autumn quarter.
Building personal relationships happens almost immediately. One week prior to the start of classes each quarter, incoming students gather for an orientation session. This mandatory program will introduce you to your classmates, the faculty and staff and give you an opportunity to become familiar with the Fisher College complex.
All undergraduate majors are welcome to apply to the MLHR program. Applicants should have completed at least three courses from the social sciences (examples include, but are not limited to, psychology, economics, sociology, communications, etc.) at time of application to be considered for admission.
To successfully complete an MLHR at the Fisher College of Business, students choose to follow one of two “plans”. Under Plan A students complete 76 hours of coursework and a thesis. Plan B requires 76 hours of coursework, including 4 hours of Internship or tutorial and a comprehensive master’s examination. The majority of the students in the MLHR program choose this option.
Our Faculty
The coursework of the Fisher program...
Jill Ellingson
Professor of Management & Human Resources
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At the Fisher College of Business, we limit the size of our incoming classes to ensure you will have one on one contact with faculty. Classes are taught by professors, and you are encouraged to engage them in active conversation both in and out of the classroom.
Because our faculty are accomplished both in the academic side of business and the practice of it, you will be experiencing the finest and most current thinking in management education today. Fisher faculty members are internationally recognized leaders in the study of the economic, social, political and technological forces shaping global markets today. They are active in national and international business communities, serving as consultants, board members and key speakers at conferences and seminars. Among our faculty are best-selling authors of textbooks in marketing, accounting, ethics, logistics, manufacturing and negotiation. Many have earned top rankings by prestigious publications for their academic skills, overall teaching and research impact. And many have made their mark in business before joining Fisher College.
We encourage you to get to know our faculty so you can better understand how they can help you to achieve your goals. The Fisher College Faculty Expert's Guide provides biographical information on all faculty members in the Fisher College.
Research Exposure
Fisher professors, through their research and interactions with corporate leaders, are able to ensure that the MLHR program remains relevant. They integrate their research into new course offerings allowing MLHR students to immediately benefit by being among the first to learn of faculty discoveries and to study first hand with the creators of new principles for business practice.
