Overview

The Industrial Relations and Human Resources course at Rutgers University produces distinguished researchers and teachers who merge the worlds of theory and practice.

We have a collaborative approach that encourages work across academic areas and across Rutgers. This allows you to tackle the newest trends and biggest challenges in research.

The IRHR programme is designed for people who want to:

Work with leading scholars who are nationally and internationally recognized experts in a broad range of topics in industrial relations and human resources.

Become leading scholars by learning how to design, conduct, and publish rigorous research in scholarly journals such as Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Industrial and Labor Relations Review, Industrial Relations, and Journal of Applied Psychology, among others.

Become impactful teachers by working as teaching assistants and teaching their own courses, translating research into practical applications, and guiding students along their academic journey.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Seminar in Industrial Relations

Seminar in Organizational Behavior

Research Methods

Statistics

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Brunswick, United States

Disciplines

Human Resource Management View 24 other PhDs in Human Resource Management in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts from every post-secondary institution

3 letters of recommendation (we give more weight to recommenders with an academic connection or background)

A personal statement of about 500 words

GRE or GMAT test scores (within the last 5 years) recommended, but not required

TOEFL or IELTS scores if non-native English speaker (within the last 5 years).

Resume

Application Fee of $70

Optional Requirements: A writing sample is highly recommended (especially a Master's or Honors thesis if completed)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37176 USD / year

≈ 37176 USD / year
Out-of-State

37176 USD / year

≈ 37176 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21648 USD / year

≈ 21648 USD / year

Living costs

New Brunswick

United States

1204 - 2963 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

The IRHR programme is designed for people who want to:

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New Brunswick

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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