Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations (Post Diploma)
(Three years—90 credits)
     
Regulations effective September 1, 2009
   
The Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations Post Diploma offers a number of admission routes for business and non-business diploma-holders. All diplomas presented must be approved by Athabasca University. Please review appropriate diplomas for further information. Students complete the program regulations in effect at the time of their enrolment.

Program Plans

Our online program plans can assist you in selecting the courses needed to fulfill your program requirements.

Counselling Services offers an assessment website, "Mapping Your Future: Your Career and Athabasca University." Athabasca University has also developed program learning outcomes that describe the career options that may be available to you upon graduating.

     
  Program Structure  
  Total credits in the program
90
  Maximum block transfer credit for Ontario two-year business administration diploma
45
 

Maximum block transfer credit for Ontario three-year business administration diploma*
*60 block credits with the possibility of up to six additional credits if the student holds an approved three-year diploma with direct equivalents to the remaining core courses.

60
  Maximum block transfer credit for approved non-business administration diploma
30
  Minimum credits at senior (300/400) level
30
  Required core courses
30
  Residency requirement. A minimum of 24 credits must be obtained through Athabasca University.
24
  Graduation with Distinction or Great Distinction. At least 24 credits must be obtained through Athabasca University in order to be considered. 24
  Maximum Prior Learning and Assessment (PLAR) credits
6
     
     
 

Following are the remaining courses to complete the credential for AU-approved two-year business administration diplomas (excluding Ontario) and Ontario three-year business administration diplomas:

Required Courses (30 credits)

Elective at the 300/400 level (choose course work from the 300/400 level elective list in the Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations (three-year) program. Students who wish to substitute another course(s) for the electives may do so with permission of the program director.)
(3)
EDUC 310 The Canadian Training System
(3)
HRMT/ORGB 386 Introduction to Human Resource Management
(3)
HRMT/ORGB 387 Strategic Human Resource Management
(3)
IDRL 305 Collective Bargaining
(3)
IDRL 308 Occupational Health and Safety
(3)
IDRL 312 Conflict and Accommodation*
(3)
*
IDRL 312 (3) replaced the former IDRL 311 (6). Students presenting IDRL 311 will be credited with IDRL 312 and granted 3 credits of elective course requirements.  
IDRL 320 Labour Law in Canada
or
 
HRMT 322 Employment Law in Canada
(3)
SOCI 321 The Sociology of Work and Industry
(3)
SOCI/WMST 345 Women and Work in Canada
(3)

 

   
 

Following are the remaining courses to complete the credential for AU-approved Ontario two-year business administration diplomas and non-business administration diplomas.

Required Courses (15 to 30 credits)

Select course work from the elective list in the Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations (three-year) program. Students wishing to substitute another course(s) for the electives may do so with the permission of the program director.

Electives for Ontario two-year diplomas (15)

Electives for non-business administration diplomas (30)

     
     
 


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