Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM) - Letter of Intent (LOI) - New Graduate Program

Sep 21, 2026

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Letter of Intent for a proposed new Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM) graduate degree submitted to specified councils, outlining structure, governance approvals, and launch planning. The program is designed to run in two flexible formats with a shared cohort: an 8-month course-based pathway with core courses plus a strategic HR capstone, or a 12-month option including a 3–4 month integrated internship. Content includes degree description, admissions and program requirements, curriculum and delivery modes, resources, societal need and labour market analysis, student demand, and related appendices with supporting links and an executive summary.

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Letter of Intent

Degree Name and Description

Overlap/Integration with other Programs

Program Details

Program Objectives

Program Requirements

Admission Requirements

Resources

Appendices

Executive Summary

Letter of Intent Master of Human Resources Management ( MHRM) Submitted YSGPS: Aug 15, 2025 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Letter of Intent Table of Contents 1.1. Letter of Intent 1 1.1.1 Degree Name and Description 1 1.1.2. Overlap/Integration with other Programs 4 1.1.3. Program Details 4 1.1.3.1 Program Objectives. 4 1.1.3.2. Appropriateness of degree nomenclature given the program’s objectives. 5 1.1.3.3. Consistency of the program objectives with the University’s mission and academic plan. 5 1.1.4. Societal Need 8 1.1.4.1. Labour Market 9 1.1.4.2. Student Demand 12 1.1.4.3. Comparator Programs 13 1.1.5. Program Requirements 21 1.1.5.1. Curriculum 23 1.1.5.2. Program Structure and Objectives and Outcomes 24 1.1.5.3. GDLEs and Structure, Requirements, and Outcomes 25 1.1.5.4. EDI 30 1.1.5.5. Modes of Delivery 30 1.1.5.6. Program Length 35 1.1.6. Admission Requirements 35 1.1.6.1. Learning Outcomes and Objectives 36 1.1.6.2. Alternative Requirements 37 1.1.7. Resources 37 1.1.7.1. Faculty 37 1.1.7.2. Human, Physical, and Financial Resources 73 1.1.7.3. Program Type 75 1.1.8. Appendices 75 1.1.8.1. Appendix I: Link to Course Outlines 75 1.1.8.2. Appendix II: Link to Development Schedule 75 1.1.8.3. Appendix III: Link to Letters of Support 75 1.1.8.4. Executive Summary 75 APPENDICES-LETTER OF INTENT Appendix I: Course Outlines Appendix II: Development Schedule Appendix III: Letters of Support Appendix IV: Executive Summary Appendix V: Additional Information and Data used to Support LOI LIST OF TABLES Table 1: Distribution of Human Resources Manager Workers in Ontario Table 2: Canadian Comparator and Competitor Programs-Master of Human Resources Management Table 3: Required Courses for Comparator Master of Human Resources Management Programs Table 4: Structure of the Master of Human Resources Management Program Table 5: Alignment of Learning Outcomes Across the MHRM Courses Table 6: Graduate Degree Level Expectations and Program Learning Outcomes for the Proposed Master of Human Resources Management Table 7: Methods of Teaching and Assessment Table 8: Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty and Contract Lecturers in Human Resources Management Table 9: Tier 1 Intellectual Contributions by Research-Focused Full-time Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Table 10: Overview of Projects Funded by External Grants in HRM/OB Table 11: Awards and Honours Recognizing Impact of HRM/OB Faculty on Scholarship, Teaching, and Practice Table 12: Examples of Academic Professional Service Activities Table 13: Conference Presentations by HRM/OB Faculty/Contract Lecturers Table 14: Master of Human Resources Management Estimated Annual Income NEW GRADUATE PROGRAM – LETTER OF INTENT ( LOI) 1.1. Letter of Intent1 1.1.1 Degree Name and Description | Name of Program Human Resources Management | | | --- | --- | | Degree Designation | Master of Human Resources Management ( MHRM)
Master of Human Resources Management-with internship ( MHRM) | | Designated Academic Unit | Ted Rogers School of Management-Graduate Programs | | Faculty Affiliated with Program | Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM) | | Date for Commencement | Target launch: Fall 2027 | | Planned Intake | 60 (steady state) | | Number of Courses in Program | 10 courses (9 core + 1 capstone course or internship/work term)
Note: All International Students will be admitted directly into the Internship stream of the program. Domestic students may elect the capstone option or the internship program upon admission. | | Approval from Graduate Program Council | April 30, 2024 | | Approval from Faculty Council | May 8, 2024 | Program Description The Ted Rogers School of Management is excited to announce its intent to offer a new innovative pathway for students to gain a graduate degree in human resources management. The proposed new Master of Human Resources Management ( MHRM) degree program w

FAQs

What formats are proposed for the MHRM program?

The intent proposes two formats with a shared cohort: an 8-month course-based program with core courses plus a strategic HR capstone, and a 12-month program that includes a 3–4 month integrated workplace learning internship after the core courses.

When is the target commencement and how many students are planned for intake?

The target launch is Fall 2027, with a planned intake of 60 students in steady state.

What approvals and external steps are referenced in the letter of intent?

Approvals from the Graduate Program Council and Faculty Council are listed (April 30, 2024 and May 8, 2024). The school also plans to pursue HRPA accreditation ahead of launch, supporting progression toward CHRL designations.

Sep 21, 2026

Uploaded by Patrick