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Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations

At a glance

  • Credential: degree
  • Credits: 90
  • Next start: monthly

The Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations at Athabasca University is an online, multidisciplinary program designed to equip trade unionists, managers, and HR specialists with a comprehensive understanding of employment relations in their social, legal, political, and economic contexts.

  • 38

    Average age

  • 100%

    Employment rate

  • $72k

    Median income

  • 90%

    Student satisfaction

Source: 2023 AU institutional data and 2022 Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS)

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About Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations

The Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations looks at employment relations in social, legal, political, and economic contexts. It addresses all aspects of:

  • human resource management
  • labour relations
  • human resource development

This program will be of interest to:

  • trade unionists
  • managers
  • human resource specialists

Admission requirements

There are no formal admission requirements for this program. All you need is to be 16 or older. You can enrol anytime and start right away, regardless of your previous education.

Program details

Overview

In today's work climate, understanding the nuances of employment relations is invaluable. Whether you're negotiating a new labour contract, managing a team, or simply looking to improve workplace culture, the skills you'll develop can be applied in real-world scenarios right away. Plus, with Athabasca University's flexible, online course format, you can study these important topics while keeping up with your job, family commitments, or travel plans.

If you want to better understand labour relations and human resource matters in your own workplace, or if you are interested in a career in the field, the Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations is for you.

Routes and options

Athabasca University's Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations is a 3-year online degree program. If you have a related post-secondary diploma, you can take the shorter post-diploma route. There are no set start dates - you can enrol at any time and register for courses right away.

Post-diploma route

If you have a:

  • 2-year diploma in business administration, you may receive up to 45 credits toward the 90-credit degree
  • 3-year diploma in business administration, you may receive up to 60 credits toward the degree
  • 2-year non-business administration diploma, you may receive up to 30 credits toward the degree

Chartered Professionals in Human Resources accredited stream

This Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations program is accredited with Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Alberta, which provides graduates who maintain an average GPA of 2.7 or higher and complete a specific set of courses exemption from writing the National Knowledge Exam.

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Completion times

Finish this program in as little as 1 year (post-diploma route) to 3 years (degree route) of full-time study, or work at your own pace and take as long as you need. There is no time limit for completion. The program may be completed faster if transfer credit is applied toward your degree.

How to apply

You can apply to AU online, anytime. Once you’ve completed the online application form and paid the one-time general application fee (and transfer credit evaluation fee, if applicable), you’re officially an AU student and can start registering in courses.

How to enrol in an undergraduate program

Transfer and advanced credit

If you don't qualify for the post-diploma route, you can still get credit for courses at other institutions, or life experience. However, you must complete a minimum of 24 credits at AU.

More about transfer and advanced credit at AU

If you already hold the Canadian Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) designation, you may receive up to 6 credits toward your degree. If you’re interested in pursuing a CPHR, many of our courses fulfill the requirements.

Request and send your transcripts if you want us to consider your previous post-secondary education for transfer credit.

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