Part-Time MHRM

Students in grad school

Fisher’s Part-Time MHRM option allows working professional students at a manageable pace to allow for balance between school and their careers. Applications for part-time students are accepted for both spring and autumn terms. However, we encourage interested students to begin in autumn to best experience onboarding and to join a larger cohort. Learn more about the application process here.

Part-time flexibility for busy working professionals

  • Part-time MHRM students select a sequenced course load of 1-3 nights of class per week (between Mon-Thurs, 6:15-9:30 PM)
  • Part-time students complete 39 required credit hours for the degree typically within 3 years but can take up to 6. This is the same program, degree, and the total number of credit hours as the full-time program. It is simply spread out more to accommodate the busy schedule of working professionals.
  • Thanks to the new MHRM curriculum enhancement our part-time students can complete the program faster than ever!
  • Start in either the autumn or spring semester as a part-time student.
  • Pursuing a summer internship is often not feasible or recommended for working professional students. Part-time students can instead pursue the tutorial option to complete the Practicum requirement.

When do you need to decide?

Part-time students can begin with a part-time course load, or can switch from full-time to part-time status later in the MHRM program. Part-time students are strongly encouraged to meet regularly with their academic advisor to ensure all curriculum requirements are met by the desired graduation date.

If a students’ course load falls below 8 credit hours, they are considered “part-time” by The Ohio State University Graduate School and will be assessed tuition & fees accordingly.

How Part-Time Tuition Differs:

Tuition is determined by how many credits you are enrolled in each semester. 
View University Registrar’s complete tuition and fee schedule

Are you an OSU employee?

If you are a full-time employee of Ohio State University and pursuing the degree part-time, you may be eligible for the Faculty/Staff Tuition Assistance benefit. View a sample employee statement summary.

Note: you will be taxed on the tuition benefit as income. Contact the Ohio State HR representative for your college/unit and refer to the Faculty and Staff Tuition Assistance Program Guidelines for more information.