The Masters Degree in Globalisation and Labour at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai is a two year programme offered by the Global Labour University, an offshoot of International Labour Organisation (ILO) Geneva. The programme looks to engage students in the study of various labour related issues and the nuances, consequences and challenges that follow the process of globalisation and liberalisation.

The learning process is augmented by regular field visits, class presentations and the submission of term papers. The third semester of the course consist of an internship of six months and in the last semester students are required to work on a dissertation on a topic of their choice.

The programme equips one with a much needed understanding of the dynamics of the informal labour sector, with knowledge and potential application skills in myriad avenues. The programme is especially relevant for those who have previously worked with, or are looking to work with, labour unions, cooperatives and other membership-based organisations.