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The School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) at Cornell University was established in 1944 (first students admitted 1945) as the world's first school for college-level study in industrial and labor relations. Along with Penn State, ILR offers one of only two four-year undergraduate programs in industrial and labor relations in the United States. It is a New York contract college. The School is served by the Martin P. Catherwood Library.
History In 1944, forces leading to the creation of the school came from leaders in American business, industry, labor, government, and education. They believed that a new type of school was needed that focused on issues involving the American workplace. Departments The school is divided into six departments: Degrees The school's undergraduate program leads to the B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations. A five-year B.S./M.S. program is also offered. The graduate-level degrees are offered through the Graduate School. The school has the following programs for graduate students: Alumni | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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