John D. Kammeyer-Mueller
Associate Professor
Warrington College of Business, University of Florida
“The HRIR program provides all students with the research skills necessary for academic work, with especially strong training in statistics and research design,”
Hui Liao
Associate Professor
School of Management and Labor Relations,
Rutgers University
"Minnesota is unrivaled for offering the opportunity to learn from and work with world-class faculty and talented doctoral students in both HRIR and other closely related programs."
The Industrial Relations Center's PhD in Human Resources and Industrial Relations is a rigorous doctoral program that prepares students for academic careers as teachers and researchers. Along with the resources of one of the country's largest universities, the PhD program gives students an opportunity to study with an internationally renowned faculty committed to providing each student with a rich educational experience.
Most students complete the degree in 4 years, although those without any previous graduate coursework often take an extra year. The program includes 2 - 2.5 years of coursework, seminars, and preliminary examinations and 1 - 2 years of dissertation work.
Each year, 3 - 4 new PhD students from a wide range of backgrounds enroll in the HRIR program. Students come from across the US and around the world and can apply for admission directly from an undergraduate program in the social sciences or after completing a master's degree in a basic or applied social science. While some students have prior work experience, none is required. MORE »
