The Master of Industrial Relations (MIR) degree program is aimed at developing the knowledge and competencies that human resources and labour relations professionals need. The MIR provides students with:
"The Master’s program in Industrial Relations was certainly an excellent experience. It helped me focus and develop my priorities. One of the most exciting pieces for me over the years has been the alumni network. The network of resources and contacts that has been available since graduation has been very valuable. I’ve been able to gather and share ideas on a number of occasions and I’ve worked even with several of my classmates.” Lori Stewart, M.I.R., 1995
"The MIR/JD program has provided me with the opportunity to supplement my legal studies with further understanding of human resources management, collective agreement administration and labour relations. The added bonus of interacting with high quality professional students allows me to broaden my knowledge and maintain personal relationships for future years" Ryan Plener, M.I.R./ J.D. candidate
M.I.R.: 10-12 months, full time
M.I.R./J.D.: 3-3.5 years + an additional year for articling
Professional M.I.R.: Part-time option on weekends, September – April and one week in May and June, for professionals with a minimum of 3 years of HR/Labour Relations experience.
Richard Chaykowski: Labour policy, labour relations and collective bargaining, organizational and workplace practices
Glenda Fisk: Employee entitlement, emotion regulation and stress in service occupations, workplace fairness issues
Robert Hickey: Labour unions, collective bargaining and labour relations, negotiations, conflict management
Deborah Leighton: Arbitration and mediation
Jacoba Lilius: Organizational implications of high-quality workplace relationships, occupational stress and emotional labour, compassion in the workplace, health-care management
Vincent Pohl: Labour and Health Economics
Student are invited to apply for internal (see below) and external awards for which they are eligible including Ontario Graduate Scholarship and SSHRC scholarships. Entering graduate students who win federal government tri-council awards are automatically provided a $5,000 top-up award by Queen’s.
Application Deadline: March 1 to qualify for awards.
Notification of Acceptance: As early as April.
The online or on-campus Certificate in Employment Relations is designed as an additional credential to support those seeking entry level jobs in labour relations and human resources management. Students will be introduced to the theory, policy and legal frameworks behind the employment relationship, and how these can be applied to assess workplace challenges and problems.
Delivery Mode: Online or on-campus
Number of Units: 15 units (3-5 courses)
Open to:
Current Arts and Science (on-campus or online) Students Simply send an email to the Student Services Team in Arts and Science and they will get it added to your student account.
Simply send an email to the Student Services Team in Arts and Science and they will get it added to your student account.
If you aren't a Queen's student (yet) but would like to take the Employment Relations Certificate, it is available online, part-time through Arts and Science Online. Click here to apply.
If you are a former Queen's undergraduate student, or if you have earned an undergraduate degree from Queen's, please request your Certificate by filling out the Return to Studies Form found here.
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