University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations
Champaign
,
IL
Degree
Master in Human Resources and Industrial Relations
Degree Abbreviation(s)
MHRIR
University Overview
One of the world's great research universities, originally one of 37 land grant institutions founded in 1867, with a current student population of over 55,000. Campus is 140 miles south of Chicago and 170 miles northeast of St. Louis. Program is member of GOALS consortium.
Program Description
Full-time traditional day program offeres multidisciplinary approach to the study of all aspects of the employment relationship.
Degree Requirements
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Total Credits Required: |
48 |
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Average Credits per Course: |
4 |
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Course Schedule: |
Semester |
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Total Courses Required: |
12 |
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HR/IR Courses Required: |
3 |
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Average Time for Completion: |
1.5 years |
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Maximum Time Allowed for Completion:
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3 years |
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Accepts Credits from Other Universities:
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YES Total:
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Tuition
In-state: $2,121 Per Year
Out-of-state:
$5,876 Per Year
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Program Delivery
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Traditional Day Program:
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YES |
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Nontraditional Program:
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NO |
| Evening Program:
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NO |
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Weekend Program:
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NO |
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Program Completed Evening/Weekend:
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NO |
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Summer Courses:
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NO |
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Some Courses Online:
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NO |
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Full Program Online:
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NO |
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Distance Learning/Offsite:
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NO |
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Executive Education:
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NO |
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Overseas Study Abroad:
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NO |
Faculty
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Full-Time Faculty: |
9 |
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Part-Time Faculty:
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11 |
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Faculty to Student Ratio:
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1:10 |
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Primary Teaching Methods:
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Case Study
Computer-Aided Instruction
Experiential Learning
Field Projects
Group Discussion
Lecture
Research
Student Presentations
Team Projects
Computer Simulation
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Faculty Who Consult Outside:
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1%-24% |
Students
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Total Enrollment |
125 |
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Full-Time Enrollment
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100% |
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Men
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31% |
| Women |
69% |
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Hispanic
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3% |
| African-American |
15% |
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Other Minorities
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6% |
| International
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9% |
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Average Age
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25 |
| Age Range |
21 - 40 |
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Work Full Time |
1%-24% |
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Have HR Experience |
1%-24% |
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Speak 2nd Language:
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1%-24% |
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Minimum Admission Requirements
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Undergraduate GPA:
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Varies with other credentials |
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GRE Scores:
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GMAT Scores:
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Work Experience:
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Other Considerations:
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Recommendations, personal statement, and work experience may compensate for lower scores |
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Average Student Profile
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Undergraduate GPA:
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3.5 |
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GRE Score:
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1100 |
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GMAT Score:
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Work Experience:
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1 year |
Program Resources
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Students Required to Have Computers: |
NO |
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Video Teleconferencing:
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YES |
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Physical Library Facilities:
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NO |
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Online Library Facilities:
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NO |
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HRCI Certification Preparation: |
NO |
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SHRM Student Chapter:
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YES |
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SHRM Chapter URL:
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NO |
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Fellowships:
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YES AMT: $6,000 + tuition |
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Scholarships: |
NO AMT: |
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Assistantships:
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YES AMT: $5,596 + tuition |
Curriculum:
Required Courses:
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Accounting
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YES |
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Business Functional Areas
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YES |
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Compensation/Benefits
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YES |
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Development/Training
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YES |
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Employee Relations
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YES |
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Employment Law
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YES |
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Finance
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NO |
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HR Measurement
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NO |
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HR Strategy
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YES |
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International HR
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YES |
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Labor Relations
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YES |
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Management
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YES |
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Marketing
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NO |
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Recruitment/Retention
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YES |
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Other: |
Quantitative Methods, Research Methods |
Most Popular Elective Courses
Collective Bargaining, International HR, Compensation Systems, HRIS, HR Planning & Staffing, HR Strategy, Government Regulation, Labor Law, Organizational Behavior, Labor Economics, Training/Development, I/O Psychology
Career Tracks/Concentrations
Internship
Required
Career Services
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Campus Interview
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YES |
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Field Trips
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YES |
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Internships
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YES |
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Interview Training
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YES |
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Mentoring
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YES |
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Resume Services
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YES |
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SHRM Student Chapter
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YES |
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Other:
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Sessions |
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Facilitate Placement:
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Full-time Placement Rate:
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90 - 100% |
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Internship Placement Rate:
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Average Starting Salary
(Full-Time Graduates):
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$58,000 |
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Average Sign-on Bonus:
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$7,050 |
Points of Excellence
Curriculum: The University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign has developed a comprehensive outcomes assessment program in which learning outcomes of graduate students are measured to ensure that participating programs meet the goals of the students. These measure include expectation surveys, exit interview surverys, focus groups, teaching effectiveness measures, and interviews with recruiters. This feedback is used to review curriculum and course design.
Resources: Program has a well-established financial support network in which individuals and organizations provide annual financial packages between $10,000 and $20,000 to qualified ILIR students based on competitive academic merit. University has the third largest in the country.
Placement: Aggressive and personalized placement activities characterize the program. Web-based technology enables students to access interview schedules and job descriptions anywhere in the world.
Contact Information
Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations
504 E. Armory Ave.
Champaign, IL 61820
www.ilir.uiuc.edu
Becky Barker, Student Affairs Coordinator
(217) 333-2381 FAX: (217) 244-9290
e-barker@uiuc.edu
Michael LeRoy, Chair, Admissions Committee
(217) 244-4092 FAX: (217) 244-9290
m-leroy@uiuc.edu
Admission Deadlines
February 1 for Fall admissions
Online Application Available?
No