Executive Master of Human Resource Management (MPS Human Resources)

In the School of Industrial and Labor Relations .

• Degree Program Information
• Admissions Requirements
• Learning Outcomes
• Program Requirements
• Total Credits and GPA Requirements

Degree Program Information

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Administered by the Graduate School, the Executive Master of Human Resource Management program is ideal for high-potential human resource professionals who have 8+ years of experience. This selective 15-month program, leading to a graduate MPS degree in Human Resources, will give you the advanced knowledge and skills needed to move into senior HR roles, and enable you to develop and execute human capital strategy on a global scale. Online coursework allows you to complete the program from anywhere in the world without interrupting your career.

Instruction Mode: Online, with three, 1-week sessions of on-campus, in-person instruction in Ithaca, NY.
Length of Program: 15 months, 30 credits

Admissions Requirements

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The admissions committee, composed of faculty members, holistically evaluate each application based on the following:

• academic record as shown on unofficial transcript(s)
• relevant experience and engagement as shown on current resume
• 2 letters of recommendation
• written statement of purpose, describing academic interests, academic background, preparation, training, relevant experiences, reasons for pursuing graduate studies in the EMHRM program, and your professional goals.
• written statement of project, describing a project you might want to implement, the likelihood of support for the project, and how you will gain support from your current management team.
• online video interview
• TOEFL or IELTS scores, as applicable (required for all international students, unless you meet the criteria for an exception)

GRE or GMAT scores are not required for admission to this program. Application deadlines may vary by cycle. Current deadlines are: December 15, January 15, and March 15. Please contact us at ilremhrm@cornell.edu to discuss upcoming application deadlines.

Learning Outcomes

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The learning goals of the ILR curriculum can be summarized as follows. Upon graduation, students in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations should have the ability to:

• Engage in critical, reasoned analyses of issues and ideas
• Explain ideas and analyses through written and oral communication
• Evaluate and apply theories and assumptions of the social science disciplines to workplace issues
• Analyze workplace issues from a variety of perspectives, including the historical, cultural, institutional and ethical perspectives
• Access, evaluate and analyze qualitative and quantitative data, so as to enhance understanding and inform decision-making
• Work independently and in cooperation with others

Program Requirements

Online Courses

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Online Courses (10.5 credits)

• ILRHR 8105 - Aligning HR Strategy with Organizational Strategy   
• ILRHR 8107 - Strategic Talent Analytics   
• ILRHR 8108 - Business Strategy for HR Leaders   
• ILRHR 8109 - Finance and Accounting Principles   
• ILRHR 8309 - Navigating Power Relationships   
• ILRHR 8401 - Diversity and Inclusion in Practice   
• ILRHR 8402 - Getting Results Through Talent Management   
• ILRHR 8403 - Strategic Engagement   
• ILRHR 8404 - Managing and Leading Hybrid Teams   
• ILRHR 8405 - Total Rewards Compensation   
• ILRHR 8407 - Diversity and Cross Cultural Teams   
• ILRHR 8408 - Coaching Skills for Leaders   
• ILRHR 8409 - Executive Compensation Essentials   
• ILRHR 8410 - Valuing HR Initiatives   
• ILRHR 8411 - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Practice for HR   
• ILRHR 8603 - Negotiation Skills   
• ILRHR 8604 - Strategic Decision Making   
• ILRHR 8702 - Using Design Thinking in Human Resources   
• ILRHR 8703 - Agile Project Management Approaches   

Ithaca, NY Courses

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Ithaca, NY Courses (10.5 credits)

• ​ ILRHR 8201 - Strategic Human Resource Management   
• ILRHR 8202 - Labor Relations Strategy and High Performance Work Systems   
• ILRHR 8501 - Managing and Developing Talent   
• ILRHR 8502 - Organizational Behavior: Managing Change   
• ILRHR 8801 - HR Leadership   
• ILRHR 8802 - Global and Comparative Employment Relations   
• ILRHR 8803 - Negotiations   

Capstone Case Project Courses

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Capstone Case Project Courses (9 credits)

• ​ ILRHR 8901 - Case Project: Identifying the Business Case and HR Challenges   
• ILRHR 8902 - Case Project: Developing an HR Intervention and Change Plan   
• ILRHR 8903 - Case Project: Final Report and Presentation   

Total Credits and GPA Requirements

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• Minimum total credits required to graduate: 30 credits over fifteen months.
• Students of the EMHRM program are expected to maintain a minimum cumulative gpa of 2.70 with no single course or seminar grade below a letter grade C.