Industrial Relations

The online or on-campus Certificate in Employment Relations is designed as an additional credential to support undergraduate students seeking jobs in labour relations and human resources management.

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 Professional Master of Industrial Relations (PMIR) degree program is a part-time program for professionals in Labour Relations, Human Resources Management and Organizational Development. This program is designed especially for experienced professionals and managers in the field who wish to gain new skills and knowledge for career advancement. The PMIR provides participants with advanced skills and knowledge to implement solutions to current and emerging workplace issues.

The Master's programs provide students with:

• A thorough grounding in labour relations and human resources practice;
• An understanding of evolving employment relationships and organizational dynamics;
• An understanding of the laws governing the individual employment and collective bargaining relationship;
• The capacity to collect and analyze data on current workplace issues and interpret research in the field;
• The skill set of the new HR/LR professional – consulting, facilitation, leadership, coaching, team building and communication.

The majority of our graduates secure employment before finishing their degrees.

"The interdisciplinary nature of the Master of Industrial Relations Program combined with its commitment to professional development provided a challenging and exciting learning environment.  The reputation of excellence that the MIR program has established is one that employers recognize. The skills I developed and the knowledge I gained through this program not only prepared me for a career in labour relations but helped me to obtain my dream job as a labour relations consultant in a post-secondary institution.” Sarah D'Alton, B.A.(Hon), M.I.R., Consultant. Employee & Labour Relations

"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