Course at a Glance
- PhDDegree level
- Keele Campus, CanadaLocation
- Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional StudiesField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- Keele CampusCampus
- PhDAwards
- $58,302Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Human Resources Management Master of Human Resource Management The executive-style MHRM is designed to provide professional HRM specialists with the skills and credentials necessary to become senior-level professionals. Offered on a full-time or part-time basis, the MHRM program was developed to work around a busy schedule.
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Explore issues such as organizational change and development, labour relations, strategic compensation, international HR, and the impact of HR policies, practices and programs on employee and organizational performance. In addition to classroom seminars, you will have the option of rounding out your studies with an independent research paper. The program will help you acquire the competencies, recognition and status that a graduate degree brings, and prepare you to take on a leadership role in this expanding and exciting field. PhD in Human Resource Management York's PhD is distinguished by its diverse methodological approach to research and emphasis on pedagogical training. It contributes to the growth of HRM as a unique discipline, while acknowledging its interdisciplinary foundations. Students completing the York PhD in HRM program will have a distinct advantage over similar graduates from other schools in North America. In addition to knowledge and expertise in quantitative research methods, students will gain exposure and training in alternative methods that critically evaluate the ontological assumptions and epistemological approaches of much of current HRM scholarship. While positivist approaches continue to dominate research activity in HRM, there is an increasingly important role for qualitative research methods, located in an interpretivist paradigm. Faculty associated with t
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University & programme
Canada- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.5
- Study modeFull-time, Part-time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Minimum required GPA: B+ (York grading scale). Programme component(s): Comprehensive examination(s) AND Dissertation. Additional admission requirements: Additional Admission Requirements Number of Recommendation(s) (MHRM) 2 recommendation(s) (PhD) 3 recommendation(s) Other Requirements MHRM CV (maximum of 1,000 words, listing HR education, courses and experience) Demonstrate a solid foundation in HRM, normally acquired through course work leading to the CHRP designation and HR experience PhD HRM Statement of research interests Interview · English: IELTS 7.5; TOEFL iBT 100; PTE Academic 76; Duolingo English Test 140 · English test waiver: Faculty of Graduate Studies sets English proficiency per programme; see the programme page. York's undergraduate exemption rules do not automatically apply to graduate admission. Source: programme page listed in source_url. · Application fee: CAD 140.00
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- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$58,302 CAD / year≈ $42,869 / year
- Application feeNo application fee for this programme
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsYork's Faculty of Graduate Studies publishes Standard Funding Packages by Program; this programme is listed there as 'Human Resources Management (PhD)' with International Funding: Yes (Domestic Funding: Yes). York's graduate funding model offers a minimum funding commitment that 'Covers tuition, and is indexed to increases in tuition fees'; a component of it is the York Graduate Fellowship, which 'Varies between domestic and international students to reflect differential fees'. It applies only to full-time students who are offered a funding commitment on admission; there is no separate application. SourcesView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Deadline - Fall (All Applicants): 2027-02-15
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- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Human Resources Management - PhD cost?
CAD 58,302 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
What are the entry requirements?
Minimum required GPA: B+ (York grading scale). Programme component(s): Comprehensive examination(s) AND Dissertation. Additional admission requirements: Additional Admission Requirements Number of Recommendation(s) (MHRM) 2 recommendation(s) (PhD) 3 recommendation(s) Other Requirements MHRM CV (maximum of 1,000 words, listing HR education, courses and experience) Demonstrate a solid foundation in HRM, normally acquired through course work leading to the CHRP designation and HR experience PhD HRM Statement of research interests Interview · English: IELTS 7.5; TOEFL iBT 100; PTE Academic 76; Duolingo English Test 140 · English test waiver: Faculty of Graduate Studies sets English proficiency per programme; see the programme page. York's undergraduate exemption rules do not automatically apply to graduate admission. Source: programme page listed in source_url. · Application fee: CAD 140.00
Is there a scholarship?
York's Faculty of Graduate Studies publishes Standard Funding Packages by Program; this programme is listed there as 'Human Resources Management (PhD)' with International Funding: Yes (Domestic Funding: Yes). York's graduate funding model offers a minimum funding commitment that 'Covers tuition, and is indexed to increases in tuition fees'; a component of it is the York Graduate Fellowship, which 'Varies between domestic and international students to reflect differential fees'. It applies only to full-time students who are offered a funding commitment on admission; there is no separate application. Sources View scholarship page
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