Industrial and Labor Relations M.S. (Ithaca)
Field of Study
Industrial and Labor Relations
Program Description
MS ILR - Labor Research and Policy is a two-year master's degree program that prepares students for careers in U.S. and global labor, policy, and non-governmental organizations. MS students work closely with ILR faculty to develop research skills critical for analyzing challenges and their solutions in today's world of work.
Contact Information
Website: https://www.ilr.cornell.edu/programs/graduate-degree-programsEmail: ilrgradapplicant@cornell.edu
Phone: 607 255-1522
218 Ives Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
Concentrations by Subject
- human resource studies
- international and comparative labor
- labor economics (minor)
- labor relations, law, and history
- labor, research, and policy (M.S. only)
- organizational behavior
- statistics and data science (minor)
Tuition
$20,800
Application Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadlines:
Fall: January 15
Requirements Summary:
- all Graduate School Requirements
- two academic recommendations (Letters of Recommendation must be uploaded with the online application. Letters submitted to the field directly via mail or email will not be accepted).
- GRE general test or GMAT
- English Language Proficiency Requirement for all applicants
- Resume
Learning Outcomes
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Developing in-depth knowledge of the academic literature on organizations and work relations in order to make original and substantial scholarly contributions to the field
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Mastering research methodologies and analytic skills required for the collection of data, analysis of those data and interpretation of findings
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Gaining an understanding of the processes involved in publishing original research in peer-reviewed journals and other scholarly outlets (including tacit knowledge about choosing the right outlet, responding to editors and reviewers, and disseminating publications)
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Developing presentational skills for both professional conferences and teaching - two venues that may require different sorts of skills