Industrial and Labor Relations (MS)
Cornell University · Ithaca, United States
About this programme
The ILR School's master of science (M.S.) with a concentration in labor research and policy is a two-year master's program that prepares students for careers in U.S. and global labor, policy, and nongovernmental organizations. M.S. students work closely with ILR faculty to develop research skills critical for analyzing challenges and their solutions in today's world of work. A thesis is required for the M.S. ILR program.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Social
- Tuition
- $29,500 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- Fall
Entry requirements
All Graduate School requirements , including: The English language proficiency requirement for all applicants. Unofficial transcripts for all institutions attended. Two letters of recommendation . We recommend that you submit two academic recommendations. If you are unable to submit two academic recommendations, we strongly encourage you to submit at least one academic reference with one professional reference. You can submit your application without completed letters of recommendation, but your recommenders must upload their letters within 10 days of the application deadline. Academic statement of purpose . In the form of an essay, describe: your academic interests, your academic background, preparation, and training, including any relevant experiences, your reasons for pursuing graduate studies in this specific program, and your academic and/or professional goals. Personal statement . The personal statement allows you to provide the admissions committee with a sense of who you are as a whole person, and you should use it to describe how your personal background and experiences influenced your decision to pursue a graduate degree. All ILR requirements, including: Resume or CV . Include recently updated work history and experience, skills and areas of expertise, academic achievements, and any information that is pertinent to your application. Writing sample . The writing...
Visa
- Visa required
- F-1 Academic Student
- Application fee
- USD 185 (MRV application fee)
- Processing time
- 4 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (6)
- AAUW International FellowshipsFully funded · Deadline November each year
- Fulbright Foreign Student ProgramFully funded · Varies by country, typically February-October
- Hubert Humphrey Fellowship ProgramFully funded · Varies by country, typically May-August
- Smithsonian Institution FellowshipsFully funded · Varies: most November
- Boren FellowshipsPartial funding · Deadline 2027-01-20
- P.E.O. International Peace ScholarshipPartial funding · Deadline 2026-12-15