The School of Human Resources and Labor Relations offers a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Human Resources and Labor Relations to prepare students for a career as a scholar in human resources or labor and employment relations in a tenure-track position at a research-oriented university. Students study employment phenomena from the perspective of multiple actors including employees, employers, unions, the government, and society at-large. The program integrates tools from diverse disciplines including economics, management, and psychology.
Admission
Admission to this doctoral program is based on an evaluation of the student’s academic record, the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores, letters of recommendation, written statements, and an application form. For further details, visit our Web site at www.hrlr.msu.edu.
Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Human Resources and Labor Relations
Students will complete course work and seminars (60 credits) within the School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, and within other departments in the university. Students must:
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Complete the following courses (12 credits): |
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HRLR |
991A |
Theoretical Perspectives in Human Resource Management |
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HRLR |
991B |
Theoretical Perspectives in Labor and Employment Relations |
3 |
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HRLR |
992A |
Research Perspectives in Human Resource Management |
3 |
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HRLR |
992B |
Research Perspectives in Labor and Employment Relations |
3 |
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Complete three doctoral level research methods courses within other departments approved by the student’s doctoral committee. (9 credits) |
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Complete five doctoral level courses in other departments approved by the student’s doctoral committee. (15 credits) |
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Pass comprehensive examinations based on their course work. |
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Demonstrate research competence by writing an empirical research paper. |
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Complete 24 credits of HRLR 999 Doctoral Dissertation Research. |
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Successfully defend the dissertation. |
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