Industrial and Labor Relations (MILR) at Cornell University

Programme overview

Administered by the Graduate School, the master of industrial and labor relations (M.I.L.R.) program is a professional degree designed for aspiring leaders in the fields of human resource management, human capital consulting, and labor relations. Special Academic Options One-Year M.I.L.R. Applicants with a JD or MBA degree from an accredited U.S.

What you will study

All courses must be taken for a letter grade, must be 5000 level or above, and students must earn C or above in each course. Courses must be 3 or more credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The admissions committee holistically evaluates each application based on the following:; All Graduate School Requirements , including the English Language Proficiency Requirement; Academic record as shown on unofficial transcript(s); At least two letters of recommendation; Academic Statement of Purpose; Personal Statement; Relevant experience or engagement as shown on current resume or CV; Online video interview; TOEFL or IELTS scores, as applicable (required for all international students, unless you meet the criteria for an exception); GRE or GMAT scores are not currently required. Future admission cycle requirements will be determined prior to the opening of the online application. Application deadline: MILR has two application cycles per year. Typically, the application opens in mid-September and closes in mid-November for Spring admission and mid-May for Fall

USD 48,414 a year (2026-27). Professional Degree Tier 2 tuition per year (M.H.A.; M.I.L.R.; M.L.A.; M.P.A.; M.P.H.; M.R.P.; M.F.S.; M.P.S. in CALS except Dyson, Human Ecology, ILR, Veterinary Medicine; M.S. Nutrition and Atmospheric Science); one rate for all students; tuition only, Source

Graduate fields set their own fall and spring admission deadlines; some fields (for example Communication PhD) admit for fall only.

Graduate School applications are submitted online through the Graduate School application; the application fee is $105 (non-refundable, waivers available). Each graduate field sets its own fall and spring deadlines, and many fall between early December and mid-January.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.cornell.edu/admissions/application-steps/apply-now/

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