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The Master’s for HR Leaders

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Are you a mid-career HR professional looking to take the next step in your career? The EMHRM program will get you there.

Through a hybrid learning environment, EMHRM students engage with peers across the HR field, develop strategies for challenges that matter now and learn from faculty deeply engaged in both HR research and practice. 

With a blend of online coursework, immersive residencies and applied capstone work, students strengthen their strategic leadership, expand their impact and build lasting relationships that extend well beyond the program.

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EMHRM by the Numbers

25-30

Average Cohort Size

15

Months Online

3

On-Campus Sessions

8-20+

Years Work Experience

265k

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Admission Information

Seats are limited. To maximize the chance of admission, we strongly recommend submitting your application in Round 1 or Round 2.

Admissions
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Program Structure

EMHRM blends online learning with in-person sessions to dive deep into executive-level HR, creating a collaborative environment where experienced professionals learn, challenge, and grow together.

Program Structure
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Residential Sessions

Alumni consistently say the three, week-long residencies are the most valuable part of EMHRM, where they apply learning, expand their network, and gain insights that help deliver immediate impact on the job.

On-Campus Learning

ILR Graduate Program Events

All ILR School Events

August MILR Information Session

Join us for a Master of Industrial and Labor Relations (MILR) information session on Friday, August 28, at 11 a.m. ET.

You'll get an overview of the curriculum, learn about the admissions process, receive application tips and have the opportunity to ask questions about the MILR program.

We look forward to seeing you there!

MILR students at the 2025 MILR Kickoff event
August MILR Information Session

September EMHRM Information Session

Join us for an Executive Master of Human Resource Management (EMHRM) information session on Thursday, September 10, at 12 p.m. ET.

You'll get an overview of the curriculum, learn how the program combines online coursework with on-campus residential sessions and hear how Cornell faculty and senior HR practitioners bring real-world expertise into the classroom.

We'll also review the admissions process, share application tips and answer your questions about the EMHRM experience.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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September EMHRM Information Session

September MILR Information Session

Join us for a Master of Industrial and Labor Relations (MILR) information session on Friday, September 25, at 12 p.m. ET.

You'll get an overview of the curriculum, learn about the admissions process, receive application tips and have the opportunity to ask questions about the MILR program.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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September MILR Information Session

EMHRM Stories

Read more EMHRM stories

‘Lifting and Shifting’ Workers Is Not Always the Best Answer

Cornell Chronicle
New research from Caitlin Ray, assistant professor in the ILR School’s Human Resource Studies Department, examines if internal mobility is good or bad for a business.
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‘Lifting and Shifting’ Workers Is Not Always the Best Answer

Nick Glenn, EMHRM grad, says program was “a really good fit”

Invaluable relationships are part of the EMHRM experience, says Nick Glenn, a 2023 alum. Two years after graduating from the EMHRM program, Glenn heartily recommends it to others: “It’s a great choice for working professionals to uplevel their careers.”
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Nick Glenn, EMHRM grad, says program was “a really good fit”

Capstone Project Implemented by Corporation

Meg Kulkarni's EMHRM capstone project directly led to significant time savings at her employer through HR Robotic Process Automation. The project saved over 2,000 hours annually and inspired further automation ideas – enhancing Meg’s career and contributing to her company's efficiency.
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Capstone Project Implemented by Corporation

Contact Us

ILR Graduate Office
Cornell University
218 Ives Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
Phone: (607) 255-1522
ilrgradapplicant@cornell.edu

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