University of Toronto MIRHR 2019 Forum

[sleepy_salvatore]

Hey everyone, 

Here's a forum for people to ask and answer questions regarding the application of the MIRHR graduate program at UofT for 2019. 

Good luck to everyone who is applying! 

[Gleek]

Good luck with your application! I wish you all the best... 

[NJski]

Hi all, good luck to everybody applying! Does anybody have an idea as to how many people are applying this year?

[zahidus]

Best of luck to everyone!

Are most people applying for the 1-year or 2-year program? I'm applying for the 1-year!

[sleepy_salvatore]

1 hour ago, zahidus said:

Best of luck to everyone!

Are most people applying for the 1-year or 2-year program? I'm applying for the 1-year!

I'm applying for the 2-year☺️

[Meherun A.]

I have also applied for 1 year

[76th]

Goodluck all.

I'm currently a student in the MIRHR, 1 year stream.

I know the stress because last year id browse these forumns a lot haha.

Feel free to ask any questions about the program

[Pacer12]

When do they start sending admission offers for MIRHR (2-year stream)?

[Shayna11]

7 hours ago, 76th said:

Goodluck all.

I'm currently a student in the MIRHR, 1 year stream.

I know the stress because last year id browse these forumns a lot haha.

Feel free to ask any questions about the program

Hey, do u happen to know wht the gpa cut off was last year? 

Edited March 13, 2019 by Abby98

[zahidus]

22 hours ago, 76th said:

Goodluck all.

I'm currently a student in the MIRHR, 1 year stream.

I know the stress because last year id browse these forumns a lot haha.

Feel free to ask any questions about the program

Thank you for offering to help relieve some of our anxiety!

Do you know when we can expect to hear back from the admissions committee?

[76th]

On 3/12/2019 at 10:20 PM, Pacer12 said:

When do they start sending admission offers for MIRHR (2-year stream)?

They usually give offers between March-April. A few beforehand for top top students that applied. They just finished with their PhD's i believe.

[76th]

On 3/13/2019 at 12:48 AM, Shayna11 said:

Hey, do u happen to know wht the gpa cut off was last year? 

Cutoff is a 3.3 which is a B+ avg in your last 2 years. That being said, you likely won't get in with a 3.3 avg. Most students in here had straight As with a few B+s if any. - This is what iv been exposed to, so it's purely anecdotal and don't take my word.

[76th]

On 3/13/2019 at 4:01 PM, zahidus said:

Thank you for offering to help relieve some of our anxiety!

Do you know when we can expect to hear back from the admissions committee?

Last year a lot of people got theirs in April, so I wouldn't worry too much. I got mine in April ; and it was stressful waiting!

[Hopefulgrad20]

Hi successful candidates, 

 

Since so many of you received acceptances - congratulations by the way - I’d love to hear of how your experience is at UofT’s MIRHR program so far! 

 

I’ve  been accepted to Queens MIR but I have my heart set on UofT, although many people are emphasizing Queen’s to be a great choice. 

 

What do you love about the program? How is their network? For instance, I know the U ofT masters of public policy program has a great network with the Ontario Public Service and many of the cohort get internships and jobs after with OPS. Any insight into the MIRHR network? 

 

Thanks so much in advance! Hope it’s going well for everyone. 

 

[Pacer12]

Congratulations on your success at Queen's MIR! Can you apprise your gpa and experience? Also if you are an international candidate? Thanks !

 

[Tinawanwan]

Hi everyone! I got the offer from the mir of queensu as an international student. However, I am still expecting the result from u of t to make the final decision... I do have to admit that the process of waiting is really tough...

[Hopefulgrad20]

9 hours ago, Pacer12 said:

Congratulations on your success at Queen's MIR! Can you apprise your gpa and experience? Also if you are an international candidate? Thanks !

 

Thanks!

I had a 4.0/4.0 GPA from my post-degree certificate in HRM, but my undergraduate GPA was less impressive, at 3.25 (I wasn’t as committed back then...)

I’m a domestic student with a couple years working experience, but not directly in HR.

I hope to get into UofT, and if so I believe it will still be a hard decision between the MIR and MIRHR. Thoughts/opinions on the two programs are welcomed! 

Edited March 20, 2019 by Hopefulgrad20
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[Hopefulgrad20]

On 3/12/2019 at 5:01 PM, 76th said:

Goodluck all.

I'm currently a student in the MIRHR, 1 year stream.

I know the stress because last year id browse these forumns a lot haha.

Feel free to ask any questions about the program

Hey,

How are you liking the program overall?

How do you predict the job prospects to be following this program?

What is the network like in the MIRHR program? Does the program have any particular connection to the public sector or any private orgs? 

 

Thanks  

[zahidus]

Has anybody heard back from the committee yet?

[Gleek]

Good luck everyone!

I have not heard back yet, but am still hopeful that a lot of decisions are made over the next few weeks. 

[ebms12]

Hey everyone, I've got admission offers from Queen's MIR and Toronto's MIRHR. I've also been admitted to McMaster's Labour Studies MA and UMass Amherst's Labor Studies MS. It's a tough decision!

How did you all hear about the MIRHR and why did you apply?

[ebms12]

On 3/12/2019 at 2:01 PM, 76th said:

Goodluck all.

I'm currently a student in the MIRHR, 1 year stream.

I know the stress because last year id browse these forumns a lot haha.

Feel free to ask any questions about the program

Hey 76th, how have you found the workload of the one year program? I've been admitted to that one but 5 courses in the first semester seems tough.

[Hopefulgrad20]

Hey everyone! I got an offer for the MIRHR advanced standing from UofT! I’m sure you’ll each hear back soon too. 

Hard choice for me between UofToronto and Queen’s. Anyone know what school they’re leaning towards, and why? 

[Guest]

On 4/4/2019 at 12:46 AM, Hopefulgrad20 said:

Hey everyone! I got an offer for the MIRHR advanced standing from UofT! I’m sure you’ll each hear back soon too. 

Hard choice for me between UofToronto and Queen’s. Anyone know what school they’re leaning towards, and why? 

Hey! I've been accepted into both UofT's MIRHR advanced standing option and Queen's MIR as well. 

Ultimately, I decided to go to Toronto for several factors. First is fairly personal, but I'm from Hamilton and did my undergrad at McMaster, so it's a lot closer to home (as well as some pressure from my parents). Secondly, from what I've heard Toronto's program has a lot more faculty and resources towards both the HR and union side of things. Queen's apparently is more focused on the IR rather than HR (although HR is included). Additionally, Toronto is the #1 ranked school in Canada and it's hard to decline that. 

However, if you didn't get an advanced standing option it might just be worth it to go to Queen's since it's only a year. Factors I took into consideration as well, was how Toronto seems to be very cut throat (although since this is a graduate program, I think we've all deemed ourselves to be hard workers). Additionally, Toronto seems to be a bit confusing, with the campus being integrated into the Downtown of the city. 

Either choice seems to be a good option. Both seem to provide good networking opportunities in the public and private sector. 

I'm only concerned I might not finish with the conditions they set on me, however, I've been working hard to make sure I don't fall behind. I've heard Queen's is a little bit more lenient on their conditions, so I haven't completely cut them out of the picture yet. 

[SwathiBala]

Hello Everyone! Anybody received decisions from the admission committee for the 2-year MIRHR programme ?

I am an international student and the waiting for the decision is stressful.?