ILR Graduate Degree Programs
ILR advanced degree programs are considered the best in the world and are consistently ranked #1 in graduate programs among leading industrial and labor relations institutes by the Gourman Report, which rates graduate and professional programs in American and international universities.
Graduates work around the world in the private and public sector in recruitment, compensation, employee relations, diversity, leadership development and organizational design issues, developing training programs that enhance productivity, fostering team production and worker empowerment, and restructuring union-management relations in a highly competitive worldwide workplace.
With a background in business, law, the social sciences, or the humanities, you may qualify for one of the following degree programs.
The Degree Programs
- Master of Industrial and Labor Relations (MILR) - a 2 year professional degree program for students preparing to enter the workforce and professionals who wish to enhance their education and skills. (See also MILR/MBA Dual Degree)
- Master of Professional Studies in ILR (MPS) - a 1-year professional degree program for practicing professionals sponsored by their employers.
- Master of Science in ILR (MS) - an academic degree for students who wish to pursue research or further education at the PhD level.
- Doctor of Philosophy in ILR (PhD) - an academic degree for advanced students planning to work in research and education in a specialized area within the field of industrial and labor relations.
- MS Degree Track for BS ILR - for ILR BS students desiring to pursue further studies at the MS level in ILR research and academic areas.
- View the ILR Graduate Degree Programs Brochure and the Graduate Programs in ILR from the Labor Perspective.
