Consistently regarded among the top HRIR programs in the nation, our degree programs give students from diverse backgrounds a chance to study with a world-class faculty committed to providing a dynamic learning experience. Faculty conduct cutting-edge research that advances the theory and practice of the employment relationship for foundations, employers, scholars, and public policy makers around the world.

The field of human resources and industrial relations encompasses all aspects of the employment relationship, from human resource management to labor relations and beyond. By blending theory and practice, our degree programs provide students with a multi-disciplinary foundation in economics, psychology, business, ethics, culture, and law.

Current research and practice issues include:

• How can organizations empower employees and unleash intellectual capital as they try to succeed in the global economy?
• How do HR professionals move beyond administration and become strategic business partners?
• How can the field of HRIR provide leadership as organizations reinvent themselves with a focus on core competencies?
• As the workplace becomes more diverse, how can employment become more family-friendly, flexible, and responsive?
• What institutions and public policies are appropriate for balancing the competing interests of workers and employers in a global economy?