University Certificate in Human Resources and Labour Relations
Regulations effective September 1, 2010.
The University Certificate in Human Resources and Labour Relations is offered by the Centre for Work and Community Studies. This is an integrated, multidisciplinary program of courses that examines employment relations within their social, legal, political, and economic contexts. This certificate will be of interest to trade unionists, managers, human resource specialists and individuals interested in better employment opportunities. Students complete the program regulations in effect at the time of their enrolment.
Students may obtain either the University Certificate Human Resources and Labour Relations or the University Certificate in Labour Studies (following), but not both. Students who have completed the former University Certificate in Labour Relations may not enrol in this program.
Students are recommended to take ENGL 255 or ADMN 233 early in their program.
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 | |
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Total credits in the program | 30 |
Required credits | 9 |
Elective credits | 21 |
Residency requirement. A minimum of 15 credits must be obtained through Athabasca University. | 15 |
Maximum Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) credits | 15 |
General certificate regulations
Required Courses (9 credits) | ||
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IDRL 312 | Conflict and Accommodation* | (3) |
IDRL 320 | Labour Relations and the Law or |
(3) |
HRMT 322 | Employment Law |
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HRMT/ORGB 386 | Introduction to Human Resource Management | (3) |
* IDRL 312 replaces IDRL 311, a 6-credit course. Accommodation will be made for those students who have successfully completed IDRL 311.
Electives
(Select 21 credits from the following)
Information effective Sept. 1, 2010 to Aug. 31, 2011.
Updated December 09, 2011
Related Links
- University Certificates, General Regulations
- Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations
- Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations, Post Diploma
- Program Website