Ithaca,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Industrial and Labor Relations - Collective Representation in Ithaca United States | Cornell University
Cornell University
|
Ithaca United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
42,688
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The MILR program is a two-year, on-campus graduate degree located in Ithaca, NY, tailored for future leaders in human resources and labor relations. This professional program equips students to address critical challenges in organizational performance, worker welfare, and employment relations. The curriculum emphasizes leadership development, strategic decision-making, and dispute resolution techniques. MILR blends academic theory with hands-on application, featuring direct engagement with top HR professionals and labor relations experts who share real-world workplace insights. The Collective Representation specialization delves into industrial relations, examining the evolution, current state, and future trajectory of organized labor. Beyond foundational coursework, students in this track can explore subjects like union history, contemporary employment trends, global political economies, and labor movement philosophies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
From all colleges or universities you've attended must be submitted. You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, or an equivalent international degree.
Transcripts
Upon submission of your application, you must upload unofficial transcripts from all colleges or universities you've attended. You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, or an equivalent international degree. (See Cornell's list of International Degree Equivalencies) There is no specific minimum grade point average used as a cut-off, although undergraduate coursework and grades are a factor in the admission decisions. Please note that admitted applicants who accept their offer will be required to submit official transcripts.
Recommendations
Two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Academic recommendations are preferred, but professional recommendations are also accepted. Letters of recommendation need to be submitted via the applicant's online application.
Interview
After submitting an application for the MILR program, you will be invited to record an online video interview. For your convenience, our interview questions have been pre-recorded so that you can complete your responses at any time. The video interview is part of a holistic assessment that will be considered alongside your completed application. Detailed information about the video interviews will be provided by email after you submit your application.
Resume
All applicants are required to submit a resume with their application.
Academic Statement of Purpose
All applicants are required to submit a statement of purpose with their application.
GRE or GMAT Scores
The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) test scores are not required for the spring 2023 and fall 2024 admission cycle.
Overall band score for the IELTS is 7.0.
Minimum sub-scores for each element of the TOEFL are: Listening: 15, Reading: 20, Speaking: 22, Writing: 20.
Transcripts
Upon submission of your application, you must upload unofficial transcripts from all colleges or universities you've attended. You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, or an equivalent international degree. (See Cornell's list of International Degree Equivalencies) There is no specific minimum grade point average used as a cut-off, although undergraduate coursework and grades are a factor in the admission decisions. Please note that admitted applicants who accept their offer will be required to submit official transcripts.
Recommendations
Two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Academic recommendations are preferred, but professional recommendations are also accepted. Letters of recommendation need to be submitted via the applicant's online application.
Interview
After submitting an application for the MILR program, you will be invited to record an online video interview. For your convenience, our interview questions have been pre-recorded so that you can complete your responses at any time. The video interview is part of a holistic assessment that will be considered alongside your completed application. Detailed information about the video interviews will be provided by email after you submit your application.
Resume
All applicants are required to submit a resume with their application.
Academic Statement of Purpose
All applicants are required to submit a statement of purpose with their application.
GRE or GMAT Scores
The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) test scores are not required for the spring 2023 and fall 2024 admission cycle.
Overall band score for the IELTS is 7.0.
Minimum sub-scores for each element of the TOEFL are: Listening: 15, Reading: 20, Speaking: 22, Writing: 20.
Tuition
USD
42,688