Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Relations and Human Resources

The Master of Industrial Relations and Human Resources (MIRHR) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree programs benefit students who are interested in advanced academic study leading to career opportunities in human resources management, labour management relations, collective bargaining and dispute resolution, organization development and change, and labour market and social policy. The MIRHR degree may be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. The MIRHR is a professional degree program designed to train students in the latest innovations and best practices within industrial relations and human resources management. The degree provides specialized study of the employment relationship using an interdisciplinary approach.
The PhD program is a research-oriented program of study designed to provide students with a thorough knowledge of the field and strong research skills. Offered only on a full-time basis, students normally fulfil a two-year residency requirement that enables their full participation in the activities associated with the program.

Applicants require a Master of Industrial Relations and Human Resources (MIRHR) degree from the University of Toronto, or its equivalent.

Students with a master's degree in another related social science discipline may be considered for admission to the PhD if they have exceptional academic standing and have demonstrated quantitative skills and research ability.

At least a B+ standing, or equivalent, is required in the previous master's program. Academic performance in courses relevant to the applicant's area of interest, as well as performance in statistics and research methods courses are taken into consideration by the admissions committee.

Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must write the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The following minimum scores are acceptable:

• paper-based TOEFL exam: 600 and 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE)
• Internet-based TOEFL exam: 100/120 and 22/30 on both the writing and speaking sections.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Required score: 7.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component.