Tackle Business Challenges with Your Expertise
Propel your career forward and become a leader in the field of human resource management with a Master of Arts in Human Resource Management from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Our expert faculty will help you develop your expertise with a combined focus on management and global markets so you can achieve your professional goals. With in-person or fully online degree plans, you’ll gain expertise in your field while continuing to work full-time.
Your education in Human Resource Management from UHCL will focus on five essential competency areas:
- Core human resource processes,
- General business management,
- Strategic decision-making,
- Change management, and
- Personal mastery and influence.
Accelerate Your Career. Increase Your Options.
If you don’t have a background in Human Resource Management or if you are a working professional looking to advance your career, our fully online, 36-credit-hour program provides you flexibility in earning your degree. UHCL is the only local university in the Houston area that offers a fully accredited, online degree in Human Resource Management. Additionally, Enrolling in this program is easier than ever, as you can earn a waiver by taking the GRE or GMAT if you meet certain requirements.
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Admission Requirements
We're excited that you want to enroll in University of Houston-Clear Lake as a student
in our College of Business.
Find out the steps you need to take as you begin the admissions process.
- Human Resource Management M.A.
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Admission DeadlineStandard Graduate Admission Deadline
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ApplicationA standard university application is required.
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Requirements
Criteria that require submission of a standardized test score:
Less than 3.000 cumulative GPA on the last 60 hours of coursework and submission of GMAT score (GRE also acceptable)Criteria that waive a standardized test requirement:
- 3.000 cumulative GPA on the last 60 hours of coursework; and Earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a country where English is the native language or from an accredited college or university in a country on the SBEC-approved list of countries; or
- Earned a graduate or professional degree from a country where English is the native language or on the SBEC-approved list of countries; or
- Earned a Ph.D., M.D., Ed.D., D.D.S. or J.D. from accredited U.S. institution (or have U.S. Licensure).
Degree Requirements
Understanding the classes you need to take for your degree in the College of Business
is crucial to planning out your education. Learn how you can pursue success at University
of Houston-Clear Lake.
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Cost Information
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Deadlines for Applying
- Graduate Deadlines
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Spring 2021New Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
Former UHCL Students - January 5 -
Summer 2021New Degree-Seeking Students - May 1
Former UHCL Students - May 25 -
Fall 2021New Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
Former UHCL Students - August 18
Please note, some graduate programs have special requirements and different deadlines from those above. For more information visit How to Apply.
Former UHCL Students and non-degree seeking students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information.
- International Deadlines
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Fall
Priority – March 1
Final – June 1 -
Spring
Priority – August 1
Final – November 1 -
Summer*
Priority – February 1
Final – April 20
Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline
*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
UHCL Online
Bayou Building, Room 1406
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-212-1611
Make the most of a hectic schedule and study from home or the office through UHCL Online, offering the same level of excellence for more than 20 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs.
Human Resource Management M.A. Faculty

Silvana Chambers
Assistant Professor of Management,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3242
Email: chambers@uhcl.edu
Office: 3321.15

Alix Valenti
Professor of Legal Studies and Management,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3159
Email: valenti@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Building, Suite 3321, Room 16