What makes ILR unique? It is the only institution of higher education in the United States to offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in the interdisciplinary field of workplace studies. In addition, its Extension division offers courses, workshops, certifications, and other outreach programs for practitioners, workers, and policy analysts.
See course descriptions and schedules for undergraduate and graduate students.
ILR is home to the world's largest concentration of scholars in this interdisciplinary field. Our faculty members are active researchers and committed teachers, dedicated to serving the ILR community.
ILR's six academic departments span the range of subject areas related to work, employment, and the workplace.
ILR undergraduates are leaders and self-starters. They are tuned in to the world around them and looking for the knowledge and skills needed to make a difference. Does this description fit you? If so, apply to ILR. Here you will study economics and public policy, leadership and management strategies, negotiations and conflict resolution. You will learn to analyze data and to make sense of labor history. You will participate in debates about business, politics, and history, and explore career interests through off-campus internships in the U.S. and abroad. Visit Undergraduate Admissions for more details.
ILR offers graduate studies at the Masters (MILR) and MS/PhD levels.
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Outreach through continuing education is part of ILR's mission. ILR offers a wide range of courses, workshops, and certification programs throughout New York State. In addition to the Ithaca campus, we maintain regional offices in Buffalo, Rochester, and the New York City metropolitan area. Call 866-470-1922 or email ILR Customer Service for more information.
