Industrial and Labor Relations (MILR)

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Industrial and Labor Relations

Program Description

Administered by the Graduate School, the Master of Industrial and Labor Relations (MILR) program is a professional degree designed for aspiring leaders in the fields of Human Resource Management, Human Capital Consulting, and Labor Relations.

Admissions Requirements

The admissions committee, composed of faculty members from multiple ILR departments, holistically evaluate each application based on the following:

  • academic record as shown on unofficial transcript(s)
  • relevant experience or engagement as shown on current resume
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • written statement of purpose
  • personal statement
  • 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 for the fall 2025 admission cycle. Future admission cycle requirements will be determined prior to the opening of the online application. Application deadlines may vary by cycle. Please contact us at ilrgradapplicant@cornell.edu to discuss upcoming application deadlines.

Academic Standards

Minimum total credits required to graduate: 48 credit hours, encompassing at least sixteen courses comprised of six core courses, six concentration courses, and elective courses.

  • 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. Courses that carry less than 3 credits may be combined with another less-than-three credit course. Such instances will count as 1 course.
  • MILR students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to successfully graduate.