One of the world’s premier programs
for Human Resources & Industrial Relations
Why Illinois
IN LENGTH
You can complete our on-campus program in three semesters, and our online program in just under two years.
CAREER BOOST
Last year, 84% of our online graduates received a promotion or changed jobs within six months of graduation.
HIGHER SALARIES
Full time hires averaged over $85k annually, and interns average over $6k per month. Online graduates see an average 26% salary bump post-graduation.
ALUMNI IN NETWORK
Our global alumni network advances the field of employment relations and your future career.
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Critical Research
Among many critical subjects that our faculty studies, we have evolving research that is updated on a regular basis. As part of Illinois state legislation, LER faculty author annual reports documenting diversity and inclusion at Illinois corporations. We also collaborate with Cornell University’s ILR School to create a comprehensive database of strike and labor protest activity across the United States in order to better inform and support labor movement activists, policymakers, and scholars.
