Cornell University, ILR School
PROGRAMS FOR HR PROFESSIONALS
Our faculty are shaping the future of HR—bridging research, practice, and real-world business impact. With deep expertise spanning labor, employment, and human capital, we bring together scholars, students, and industry leaders to address today’s most pressing workplace challenges—empowering HR professionals to navigate complexity, shape strategy, and drive meaningful change.
Professional Graduate Programs
Our graduate programs offer alumni status, access to Cornell's extensive network, and a curriculum that directly translates to strategic leadership capability and business impact.
- The Executive Master of Human Resource Management (EMHRM) is designed for seasoned HR executives with 8+ years of experience, offering a strategic, leadership-focused curriculum with a cohort of executives.
- The Master of Industrial and Labor Relations (MILR) is geared toward recent undergraduates as well as career changers and HR professionals with 1-5 years of experience.
MASTER'S PROGRAMS FOR HR LEADERS
MILR is a 2-year, on-campus program that offers Ivy League experience for HR practitioners.
EMHRM offers seasoned professionals a flexible, 15-month online program with three campus sessions.
HR TRAINING FOR SENIOR LEADERS
Executive Education for Senior Leaders
Our targeted executive education is designed for C-suite and senior HR leaders ready to elevate their influence.
- HR Leadership: Enhance Your Influence and Impact develops strategic leadership skills to drive organizational transformation.
- The Modern CHRO Role addresses evolving expectations, covering digital transformation, workforce analytics, and board-level communication. These intensive programs provide actionable insights while connecting you with elite HR practitioners facing similar challenges.
For seasoned HR Business Partners who have the potential to rise to senior level HR roles (direct reports to CHRO) in 2-5 years.
For high potential HR executives that have at least 15 years of HR experience