University Certificate in Human Resources and Labour Relations
The University Certificate in Human Resources and Labour Relations is offered by the Centre for Social Sciences. 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.
Planning your program
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.
Athabasca University has also developed program learning outcomes that describe the career options that may be available to you upon graduating.
Program requirements
Students complete the program regulations in effect at the time of their enrolment.
Students who have completed the former University Certificate in Labour Relations or the University Certificate in Labour Studies may not enrol in this program.
Students are recommended to take ENGL 255 or ADMN 233 early in their program.
Program structure
Total credits in the program | 30 |
Required courses | 9 |
Electives | 15 |
Options | 6 |
Residency requirement. A minimum of 15 credits must be obtained through Athabasca University. | 15 |
Maximum Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) credits | 15 |
No preparatory (100-level) courses will count towards this program |
Required courses
(9 credits)
IDRL 215 | Introduction to Labour Relations | (3) |
IDRL 320 | The Law of Work | (3) |
HRMT 386 | Introduction to Human Resource Management | (3) |
Electives
(15 credits)
Updated July 11, 2022 by Office of the Registrar (calendar@athabascau.ca)