Requirements

Admission Requirements

The HRMT program begins consideration of an application when all required materials are received. The application materials are:

• Application for admission (available online from the Graduate School Web Page). Applications must be accompanied by the required fee. These fees may be paid online via credit cards or by checks or money orders (made payable to Auburn University).
• One official transcript of all undergraduate- and graduate-level study from each school previously attended. An applicant who, because of current enrollment, cannot provide final transcripts at the time of application must submit transcripts of all completed study, as well as incomplete transcripts from the current institution. Applicants do not need to provide transcripts for credits earned at Auburn University.
• Standardized Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) general test scores.
• Applicants whose native language is not English must submit the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 on the written test, or 213 on the computer-based test, or 79 on the iBT.
• International students must also complete a Statement of Finances Form from the Graduate School. This form certifies that a specific amount of money is available to support your education and living expenses while at Auburn University.


Below are listed the materials to be sent directly to the HRMT Program:

To be sent to the HRMT graduate programs contact person

Dr. Bake Ayoun
328 Spidle Hall
Auburn Uiversity, AL 36849 USA



• A detailed resume or curriculum vitae.
• At least three letters of recommendation from individuals who are able to speak to the applicant's ability to pursue graduate studies.
• A statement of purpose (not to exceed two pages) demonstrating the applicant's purpose in applying for HRMT graduate study, particular area of specialization within the hospitality field, future plans, unique qualifications for and commitment to the hospitality field, and any additional information that may aid the HRMT graduate faculty in evaluating applicant's preparation and aptitude for graduate study at HRMT.

Degree Requirements

• This non-thesis M.S. degree requires a minimum of 33 semester hours. See the "Courses and Schedule" section for specific course requirements. Submission of a project or thesis is a part of this requirement.
  

Procedures

A. Initial Enrollment: Selection of courses is made under the direction of a temporary faculty advisor.

B. Major Professor: A major professor is selected by the student during the first semester of graduate work. Assistance in identification and appointment of a major professor is available through faculty and program administrators.

C. Advisory Committee: An advisory committee representing the academic areas required for the successful completion of the students work is selected by the major professor and graduate student by the end of the second semester. The committee is to be composed of the major professor and at least two other faculty members.

D. Plan of Study: Each student should confer with his/her major professor to select the courses for the degree and to discuss research interests. At this time a Plan of Study should be prepared and approved by the major professor and the student's Advisory Committee. The Plan of Study for the Master's degree must be submitted to the Graduate School no later than the end of the student's second semester in graduate school and notification of all changes in the Plan of Study must be made prior to the beginning of the student's final semester. The student is responsible for carrying out the program which has been planned and for conferring with the major professor regarding any necessary changes. Significant changes will require a new Plan of Study to be approved by the Graduate School.

E. The Research Project/Thesis: Before the beginning of the second half of the student's course work or upon completion of 15 hours, the student should submit a project proposal for approval by the major professor and the Advisory Committee. The student conducts the research and prepares a project report under the direction of the major professor.

F. Time Limit: Graduate work toward a Master's degree must be completed within five calendar years. The student, with the major professor, develops a plan for completion of the work based on student needs and Graduate School deadlines. It is the graduate student's responsibility to accomplish work according to the predetermined schedule.