All ILR students have the same major: Industrial and Labor Relations. The ILR major focuses on the study of people and policies in the workplace. Our flexible, interdisciplinary program explores pressing work issues that affect individuals, families, organizations, and every economy and community.
The classes in our five departments examine topics critical to all organizations, from leadership, teamwork and negotiations, to globalization, the impact of technology on work, and labor relations and rights around the world. ILR students take foundation classes in law, management, history, organizational psychology, economics and statistics. They then combine electives from ILR and the other schools at Cornell to tailor the program to their specific academic or career interests.
See our Curriculum and Sample Electives for an overview of the program and examples of how students can tailor the degree to their interests.
To learn more about our program and application process:
- Register for one of our virtual information sessions, which will be held this summer on June 28, July 26, and August 23.
- Sign up to join one of our information sessions in Ithaca this summer.
- Watch our recorded information session.
Endless Paths
one major
One of the greatest strengths of the ILR degree is that it allows you to study and prepare for a variety of fields:
