Admissions
Application
The overview below provides an outline of the requirements for consideration of admission. Candidates are encouraged to refer to the School of Education online bulletin for more comprehensive descriptions of programs and courses, and an explanation of the application process. Candidates should have the following prerequisites to be considered for admission to any of the Human Resource Education graduate programs:
- Completed a four-year baccalaureate degree or equivalent from an accredited college
- Experience in corporate and/or organizational learning, organizational development, or human resources
Deadlines
Priority Deadline—February 15th
Applicants who wish to be considered in the first assistance review must submit a complete admissions and financial aid application by February 15th. Students must be admitted to a degree or certificate program before their application for financial assistance will be reviewed.
Program Deadline—June 30th
Although the Human Resource Education program welcomes the receipt of and reviews candidate applications throughout the year, candidates are encouraged to submit their application no later than June 30th for September enrollment. Since classes begin on the first weekend of September and January, applications received after June 30 will be reviewed for entrance in January. Please note that the Cohort Program does not accept new students for the semester beginning in January. On a case by case basis, written requests for deadline extensions will be reviewed and granted by the HRE program manager.
Procedures
Whether pursuing a Master's degree, Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study, or Doctorate, all applications must include the following:
- A School of Education application for admission
- Note: Applicants for the Accelerated program MUST specify that choice on the application before final submission.
- 200-word statement of qualifications and objectives
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
- A non-refundable $65 application fee, payable to Boston University
- Two letters of reference
- Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
International Students
- All international applicants with a baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction is not English must submit official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) instead of the GRE or MAT.
- All international applicants are encouraged to submit official results of the Test of Written English.
- Exception: If the applicant's master's degree was awarded from an institution where the language of instruction was English, the TOEFL is not required.
In addition to the above, Doctorate and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study applicants must include:
- A master's degree or its equivalent transcript from an accredited institution
- An analytical essay of 500-700 words identifying key arguments on a current educational or social issue pertinent to your field, including analysis and conclusions. Candidates are expected to cite references that inform their understanding.
Request Application or Apply On-line
Via Mail:
Boston University School of Education
Attn: Graduate Admissions
Two Sherborn Street
Boston, MA 02215
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