Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Human Resources and Labor Relations (MHRLR) is an innovative master's program that offers students an interdisciplinary blend of courses and faculty in the areas of human resources and labor relations. The MHRLR program prepares students for careers as practitioners, emphasizing a firm educational grounding in both the liberal arts and business administration.

Program Details

The program provides students with knowledge of human resources, staffing, labor relations, the legal system, and statistics. Elective courses and options within the core requirements allow students to gain specialized knowledge in areas such as:

• Compensation and benefits
• Collective bargaining
• Alternative dispute resolution
• Recruitment and selection
• Training and development
• Occupational health and safety
• Equal employment opportunity
• Strategic human resource management
• International human resource management

Program Structure

The program is designed for full-time and part-time students who seek careers in the private or public sectors, and with unions or management. The interdisciplinary approach of the program ensures that students receive a comprehensive education in human resources and labor relations, preparing them for a wide range of career opportunities.