Industrial and Labor Relations (MPS) at Cornell University

Programme overview

Administered by the Graduate School, the ILR master of professional studies (M.P.S.) in industrial and labor relations is an unstructured program, without specific prescribed courses, which requires a research project.

Faculty: Cornell Graduate School | Department: Industrial and Labor Relations | Duration: 30 credits minimum | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ithaca, NY, United States

What you will study

Students complete 30 course credits, including an eight-credit research project, developed under the guidance of a faculty supervisor. Specific courses are not prescribed so the student, with guidance of their advisor, may select coursework tailored to his or her background, focus of study, and goals.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All Graduate School Requirements , including the English Language Proficiency Requirement; Three letters of recommendation; Academic Statement of Purpose; Personal Statement; Resume or CV; This degree is designed for individuals who are already practitioners, have a minimum of 8-10 years of work experience, and want to retool or redirect their efforts to a specific competency. It is appropriate for international students who wish to obtain training in the general area of industrial and labor relations and for domestic students who are employed in the human resources field and wish to upgrade their skills and understanding. Application deadline: Application deadlines may vary by cycle. Please contact [email protected] to discuss upcoming application deadlines

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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