Industrial and Labor Relations, Ph.D.
Ithaca, USA
PhD
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
The Ph.D. program in Industrial and Labor Relations focuses on understanding the complexities of work, employment, and the evolving nature of labor markets. Students explore various topics like workplace policies, employee rights, collective bargaining, and the impacts of economic and social changes on labor. The program combines rigorous research with practical applications, preparing students to analyze issues facing workplaces and labor institutions. It emphasizes developing critical thinking skills and encourages active engagement with current challenges in labor relations.
Students in this program are expected to engage deeply with both theory and empirical research. They will learn to design studies, interpret data, and contribute insights to improve workplaces and labor policies. The program usually leads to careers in academia, government, or organizational consulting, where understanding labor dynamics can influence sound decision-making. Throughout their studies, students build a solid foundation in research methods, labor law, economics, and organizational behavior, equipping them to tackle the pressing labor issues of today and tomorrow.
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