Labour Relations (MCert.)
The Master’s Certificate in Labour Relations provides labour relations professionals and those interested in labour relations with the skills and knowledge required to foster fair and supportive workplace environments. The Labour Relations certificate serves a distinct purpose as a standalone field of study, going beyond the general practice of Human Resource Management.
Graduates of this certificate will be skilled in:
- Collective bargaining
- Knowledge of labour laws and legal frameworks
- Mediation and conflict resolution
- Human resource management
This certificate program requires students to complete two core courses: Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining, and Negotiations and Conflict Resolution. Students must choose one additional labour relations elective.
A master's certificate is suitable for working professionals due to its concise three-course structure. This allows professionals to continue succeeding in their careers while pursuing valuable education.
The Master’s Certificate in Labour Relations is offered through the Kenneth Levene Graduate School of Business. It can also be used towards a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management.
Consistently, over 90 per cent of Levene graduates report that they would recommend their program to a friend.Quick Facts
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Why Study Labour Relations at the University of Regina?
Master degree credit
The credits earned in the Master’s Certificate in Labour Relations can be used towards a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, if you choose to pursue one.Expert professors
Faculty members teaching this program have decades of academic and professional experience in labour relations, spanning both the public and private sector. They bring expertise from the perspectives of labour unions, workers, employers and management. Collectively, their research interests encompass a wide range of topics, including the practical aspects of the field in Saskatchewan, the study of collective action, occupational wellness, professional development, leadership, migrant labour policy, human rights, arbitration, negotiations, and collective bargaining, among other aspects of labour relations.Hyflex and in-person course options
Hyflex courses are offered for students to choose the teaching format that best suits them.Pay-as-you-go
Build your career in labour relations or human resources while managing your finances.Labour Relations Frequently Asked Questions
Applicants must meet the entrance requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.
Normally, they must hold a four-year undergraduate degree with a minimum average of 70 per cent.
For more information about admission requirements, refer to the graduate calendar.GBUS 844 Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining
This course examines the history of union development in Canada, and business reaction to this development. Current structures in the labour movement are assessed, as well as the impact of legislation on the nature of collective bargaining. The course focuses on the character and procedures of arbitration, fact-finding, mediation, and conciliation.
GBUS 873 Negotiations and Conflict Resolution
This course will introduce students to the theory and practice of negotiation and conflict resolution, including alternative dispute resolution.
What Can You Do With a Certificate in Labour Relations?
- Human resources professionals
- Union representatives
- Consultants
- Mediators and investigators
- Labour policy analysts
- Labour educators or trainers
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