Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations
1st cycle
Introduction
What is Industrial Relations?
Industrial Relations deals with issues and problems related to the labor market. Specialists in this field draw on a multidisciplinary perspective, addressing issues at multiple levels (individual, collective, organizational, institutional, national and international). The aim is to foster healthy, inclusive and productive work environments.
Fields of expertise include:
- Human Resources Management includes hiring; selection and compensation of personnel; talent management and career planning; health management; occupational health and safety; workforce training; management of diversity and employment equity programs.
- Collective Labor Relations includes bargaining and administration of collective agreements; settlement of labor-management disputes; improvement of the working environment; union action; legal aspects of the employment relationship.
- Government Policies involve the administration of laws and government programs pertaining to work and employment, such as pay equity, workforce skills development, review standards, parental leave and equal access to employment.
- Occupational Health and Safety covers advanced Occupational Health and Safety legislation and practices, preventive strategies to promote workplace well-being.
Why Study Industrial Relations?
High-Demand Industry
In an ever-changing labor market, an understanding of organizational processes is essential, given the many challenges they are facing.
Professional Versatility
Graduates in Industrial Relations can work in a wide range of fields, providing them with a variety of career options.
Multidisciplinary Approach
Students in Industrial Relations acquire skills that enable them to work in a wide field of expertise.
Social Impact
Industrial Relations contributes to the working conditions and promotion of equity, creating a positive impact on our society.
What is the difference between Human Resources Management and Industrial Relations?
Training in Industrial Relations includes Human Resources Management and other fields of practice.
- Human Resources Management focuses on all aspects of employee management, from hiring to termination. Areas of interest relate to people-centered activities, including recruitment, training, performance management, compensation and employee relations. Human Resources Management mainly involves two parties: employees and employers.
- Industrial Relations extends beyond the borders of a single organization. Areas of interest include the labor market at individual, collective, organizational, institutional, national and international levels. Industrial Relations takes into account the perspective of employers, employees, unions and governments.
- 90 credits
- Daytime classes
- Full-time and part-time
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Program and Benefits
The School of Industrial Relations is one of the leading institutions in North America for the study of issues and problems related to the labor market. The program focuses on the fields of Human Resources Management, Collective Labor Relations and Public Policy on labor and employment, from a multidisciplinary and international perspective.
The Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations focuses on the new realities and current needs of the labor market.
This program includes a mandatory 14-week internship, usually remunerated.
At the end of their internship, over 50% of our students find a job in their host environment.
Course Objectives
During their studies, students will develop expertise in the main areas of Industrial Relations:
- Collective Labor Relations: negotiation and application of collective agreements, settlement of labor-management disputes, union action, labor law, legal aspects of the employment relationships, etc.
- Government Policies on Labor and Employment: government legislation and programs relating to labor and employment: pay equity, skills development, labor standards, parental leave, equal employment opportunity, etc.
- Human Resources Management: hiring, selection and compensation, career planning and management, occupational health and safety, training, employment equity, job satisfaction, etc.
Benefits of a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations
- Access to the Ordre des CRHA and the Ordre des AdmA
Automatic access to the titles of the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines et en relations industrielles agréés du Québec and the Ordre des administrateurs agréés du Québec.
- Work Internship
A work internship to sharpen professional skills and facilitate integration into the labor market.
- Renowned School
The School of Industrial Relations (ÉRI) ranks first among Canadian universities for funded research, publications and scientific influence in the discipline.
- Comprehensive Curriculum
A highly specialized program encompassing all aspects of the profession.
- Renowned Faculty
A diverse, internationally renowned faculty dedicated to teaching and research.
- Enriching Student Life
A dynamic student life that fosters relations with the labor market (Industrial Relations Week, conferences, inter-university excellence competitions, etc.)
- Access to the World-renowned Research Units
The presence of internationally renowned research units: the Centre de recherche interuniversitaire sur la mondialisation et le travail (CRIMT - in French), the Observatoire sur le mieux-être et la santé au travail (OSMET - in French) and the Chaire BMO (in French) in Diversity and Governance.
- Bridge between College and University
A Passerelle DEC-BAC (in French) to accelerate your university studies for college graduates.
Paths
In addition to the traditional way, there are two specialized paths.
Honor Path
The Honor Path is designed to recognize the academic merit of our best students and encourage them to continue their training at the Graduate level in Industrial Relations. To qualify, students must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 at the end of the first two years of their Undergraduate Program in Industrial Relations.
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International Path
Students in the program with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher are also eligible for the International Path.
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Typical Career Path
Most students complete their bachelor’s degree in three full-time years. The program includes 63 compulsory credits, 24 elective credits and 3 chosen credits (for a total of 90 credits).
Scholarship
Several undergraduate scholarships are available to help you study Industrial Relations.
- 90 credits
- Daytime classes
- Full-time and part-time
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Credential Recognition
Passerelle DEC-BAC in Industrial Relations
Do you hold a College Degree (DEC) in Accounting and Management Techniques? Have your credentials recognized as part of the Undergraduate in Industrial Relations program at Université de Montréal
410.B0 Accounting and Management Techniques (maximum of 12 credits):
- REI 1030 - Gestion et fonctions de l'organisation
- REI 1105 - Méthodes statistiques en RI
- REI 1240 - Gestion des ressources humaines
- REI 2470 - Perspectives économiques des institutions
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial RelationsEligibility Requirements
- Meet the eligibility requirements specific to the Undergraduate or Major in Industrial Relations program.
- Must have graduated from the College (DEC) program less than 10 years ago.
- Have a minimum R rating of 25.5.
- Have successfully completed the relevant courses with a final grade of 75% or higher.
Recognition of Credentials Procedure
Following admission to the program, please submit a written application to the School of Industrial Relations (ÉRI) Office at premier-cycle@eri.umontreal.ca
Recognition of Professional Experience
Thanks to the Recognition of Professional Experience (RAE), you may be eligible to get credits for your past training and work experience.
Courses eligible for recognition include:
- REI 1030 - Gestion et fonctions de l'organisation
- REI 1240 - Gestion des ressources humaines
- REI 2211 - Formation et développement des RH
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Internships
The Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations includes a compulsory 14-week internship, usually remunerated.
At the end of their internship, over 50% of our students find a job in their host environment.
An important milestone on the university career path, the internship enables students to acquire skills, validate their career intentions and consolidate their professional network.
The School of Industrial Relations (ÉRI) is committed to providing training that meets the requirements of the labor market, and offering their students the opportunity to complete an internship in Canada or abroad.
The compulsory internship for the Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations lasts 14 weeks, 4 days a week, for a total of 405 hours.
- Fall internship (September to December) - Work placement the previous winter
- Winter internship (January to April) - Work placement the previous fall
- Summer internship (May to August) - Work placement the previous winter
To complete the 9-credit Industrial Relations Internship (REI 3680 or REI 3690), students must have completed 75 program credits.
NOTE: 2 preliminary seminars must be attended by all students prior to their internship. Details of these seminars will be included in the TGDE’s undergraduate emails to all students enrolled in the Undergraduate program in Industrial Relations .
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Career
Job Outlook is nearly 100% for graduates in Industrial Relations.
Most students in the School of Industrial Relations (ÉRI) enter the labor market as soon as they have completed their undergraduate degree. Given their excellent training, the School of Industrial Relations (ÉRI) graduates are off to a great start.
According to the latest survey by the Quebec Ministry of Higher Education, (NOTE: lien inexistant!), nearly 95% of graduates with a bachelor of Industrial Relations obtain employment most often related to their education.
This training also prepares graduates to cope with the change occurring in the workplace and in organizations. This enables them to pursue a career path that can lead to greater professional responsibilities.
Graduates of the School of Industrial Relations (ÉRI) Bachelor program may apply to be automatically accepted as member to the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines et en relations industrielles agréés du Québec (CRHA). They may choose to use either of the two reserved professional titles: Certified Industrial Relations Counsellor or Certified Human Resources Professional. They also have automatic access to the title of Chartered Administrator granted by the Ordre des administrateurs agréés du Québec (AdmA).
Examples of Job Outlooks for Undergraduates
- Human Resources Management Advisor
- Staffing or Talent Acquisition Advisor
- Training Advisor
- Compensation Advisor
- Labor Relations Advisor
- Union Advisor
- Research Officer
- Socioeconomic Planning Officer
- Occupational Health and Safety Advisor or Inspector
- Equal Access Advisor
- Research Advisor
Examples of Tasks and ResponsibilitiesWorkforce selection, staffing and hiring
- Creating job classification systems
- Designing training programs
- Taking part in collective bargaining and grievance settlement
- Applying collective agreement and work rules
- Analyzing arbitral jurisprudence and collective agreement clauses
- Developing and administering occupational health and safety programs
- Planning workforce needs
- Career planning and management
- Management of employment equity programs
- Analyzing work-related legislation and policies
- Implementing the legislation and policies
- Advising and developing work-related legislation and policies