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To succeed in the world of business, you must understand its most important component - the people. The ILR School is the world leader in studying the intersection of economic, legal, management, international and historical issues that impact people in every workplace.

Entrepreneurs, top executives, financial analysts, and nonprofit leaders who have graduated from ILR credit their success to our interdisciplinary and applied curriculum. Unique courses not found within many business programs, such as Conflict Resolution, Technological Change at Work, and Managing Creativity are why ILR students stand out to a wide range of employers like Google, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, and Disney.

ILR Business Stories

Leap of Courage Impacts Families

Daria Moldavskaya '12 is co-founder of ReverCare, developed to help caregivers access resources for their elderly loved ones at home. The ILR curriculum inspired a business model of employers offering ReverCare services as an employee benefit.

Darya Moldavskaya '12
Leap of Courage Impacts Families

Business Powerhouse

Glenn August ’82, CEO of a leading investment firm, identified Cornell as his “dream school” when he was a sixth grader and says, almost 40 years later, that ILR was a great fit. “I couldn’t have asked for more.”

Glenn August '82 -  Halftime of a Brilliant Career
Business Powerhouse

A Special Place in His Heart

Alum describes career across sectors

Ken Sunshine ’70
A Special Place in His Heart

Alum Circles Back

Hernandez ’88 connects students with opportunities

Hernandez Family
Alum Circles Back

Advice for New Students

Jenkins '15 describes steps he took to build success

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Advice for New Students

Diversity Change Agent

Lisa Yang ’74 makes transformative gift to Employment and Disability Institute

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Diversity Change Agent