Cornell University's Institutional Learning and Research College offers graduate and professional programs to students interested in acquiring management skills within a liberal arts setting. Its human resource studies program provides graduate students with hands-on case studies that promote company knowledge, technical skills and strategic thinking. After graduating, students may take courses in "Working in the New Economy" and "Leadership Development." Master's degree candidates also collaborate with senior executives and established managers, while doctoral candidates concentrate on applying labor relations in an academic setting. Cornell's flexible curriculum makes human resource learning possible for part-time and non-degree students plus industry professionals.
ILR Admissions Office
Cornell University
216 Ives Hall
Ithaca , NY 14853
607-255-2222
ilr.cornell.edu
The Rutgers University Master of Human Resource Management program offers a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on four areas: strategy, decision-making, function and context. The master's degree requires 48 credits, enabling full-time students to earn their degree in two years. The School of Management and Labor Relations also offers an undergraduate minor in human resources for students who want to enhance their current degree options. The minor provides an overview of human resources, including training, development and global organization courses.
School of Management and Labor Relations
Department of Human Resource Management
Rutgers University
Janice H. Levin Building
94 Rockafeller Road
Room 216
Piscataway, NJ 08854
732-445-5973
mhrm.rutgers.edu
Pennsylvania State University's Labor Studies and Employment Relations department at the College of Liberal Arts has undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Graduate candidates learn about the significance of diversity, the role of labor unions and the challenge of work-life balance. Majors may join employment relations professional societies, the department's honors program, intern or study abroad. The small, intimate graduate program is divided into four degree programs: Master of Science, Master of Professional Studies, Juris Doctor joint degree and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate. With the exception of the joint degree, all graduate degree programs are completed within two years.
Liberal Arts Studies
Pennsylvania State University
101 Sparks Building
University Park, PA 16802
814-865-2545
la.psu.edu