Graduate Degree Programs

ILR Graduate Policy Handbook

This edition of the Handbook contains all the policies and practices currently authorized by the ILR Faculty for the conduct of graduate study. The contents should be viewed as a supplement to the Code of Legislation of the Graduate Faculty of Cornell University and to ILR Faculty Legislation. The Graduate School Code as interpreted by the Dean of the Graduate School and/or its General Committee governs all graduate study at Cornell.

Students and Faculty should also be familiar with the Code of Academic Integrity, which the University expects all to abide by.

Table of Contents

(updated 12/7/05)

A. Introduction

B. Organization of Graduate Programs in the ILR School

(see also E. Graduate Field Faculty)

C. Degrees

Academic and Research Degrees
ILR M.S. and Ph.D. Degree Program Policy
  1. Objectives of the M.S. and Ph.D. Degree Program
  2. Administration of the Program
  3. Admissions
  4. Special Graduate Committee
  5. Residency Requirements: Registration Units
  6. Course Requirements
  7. Grades
  8. Language Requirements
  9. Teaching Requirements
  10. Examinations
  11. Thesis/Dissertation
  12. Recommendations for the Degree
ILR M.S. Track for B.S. Degree Program Policy
  1. Objectives of the M.S. Track for B.S. Degree Program
  2. Administration of the Program
  3. Admissions
  4. Special Graduate Committee and Advisors
  5. Residency Requirements: Registration Units
  6. Course Requirements
  7. Grades
  8. Language Requirements
  9. Teaching Requirements
  10. Thesis/Dissertation
  11. Examinations
  12. Recommendations for the Degree
Professional Degrees
Master of Industrial and Labor Relations (M.I.L.R.) Degree Program Policy
  1. Objectives of the M.I.L.R. Degree Program
  2. Administration of the Program
  3. Admissions
  4. Advisors
  5. Residency Requirements: Registration Units
  6. Course and Concentration Requirements
  7. Courses and Grades
  8. Language Requirements
  9. Teaching Requirements
  10. Examinations
  11. Recommendations for the Degree
  12. One-Year M.I.L.R. Degree Option
Dual M.I.L.R./M.B.A. Degree Program Policy
  1. Objectives of the Dual M.I.L.R./M.B.A. Degree Program
  2. Administration of the Program
  3. Admissions
  4. Advisors
  5. Residency Requirements: Registration Units
  6. Course Requirements
  7. Other Policies
Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.) ILR Degree Program Policy
  1. Objectives of the M.P.S. ILR Degree Program
  2. Administration of the Program
  3. Admissions
  4. Special Graduate Committee
  5. Residency Requirements: Registration Units
  6. Course Requirements
  7. Grades
  8. Language Requirements
  9. Teaching Requirements
  10. Thesis/Dissertation
  11. Examinations
  12. Recommendations for the Degree
Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.) ILR, New York City, Degree Program Policy
  1. Objectives of the Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.) ILR, New York City, Degree Program
  2. Administration of the Program
  3. Admissions
  4. Special Graduate Committee
  5. Residency Requirements: Registration Units
  6. Course Requirements
  7. Grades
  8. Language Requirements
  9. Teaching Requirements
  10. Thesis/Dissertation
  11. Examinations
  12. Recommendations for the Degree
Cornell Employee Degree Applicants to ILR Graduate Programs

D. Financial Issues

E. Graduate Field Faculty

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