The Diploma in Labour Studies provides a broad educational experience in labour relations and workplace studies, including courses in economics and politics of work, unions and labour relations, employment legislation, labour law, and pensions and benefits. The program will be of interest to private and public sector employees, labour union members and officials, employers and industrial relations practitioners who would benefit from a broad, basic, university-based education in labour relations.
Program Objectives | Program Overview | Dual Credit | Graduation | Degree Credit | Application | Registration | Course Schedule | Contact Information |
- To provide students with understanding and skills to conduct better labour and industrial relations; and
- To offer courses in a format available to working people.
- The Diploma program is composed of 30 credit hours in Labour Studies:
- Required Courses Credit Hours
- LABR 1260 Working for a Living (3)
- LABR 1290 Introduction to the Canadian Labour Movement (3)
- Electives
- 6 credit hours of LABR designated courses at the 2000 level (6)
- 18 credit hours of LABR designated courses at the 3000 level (18)
LABR 1260 and LABR 1290 are prerequisites to all other courses in the program and must be completed as the first two courses with a minimum grade of “C”. Upon successful completion of these two prerequisites, students may complete the electives in any order they choose, subject to availability.
- Students may speed up completion of the program by taking courses during Summer Session. Many courses are offered in an evening time slot.
- Students are required to complete all 30 credit hours and achieve a 2.5 (C+) Grade Point Average (GPA) with a minimum grade of “C” in each course.
- Students currently admitted into another Faculty at the University of Manitoba, may also apply for the Diploma in Labour Studies. Please contact the General Studies Student Advisor at: (204) 474-8330 or (204) 474-7154.
- Upon completion of the designated 30 cr hrs of study, the Labour Studies Coordinator will grant final authorization for graduation. Graduation takes place three times throughout the year: February, May/June and October. Although there is no convocation ceremony in February, students may choose to attend the ceremony in May/June. Students must indicate their intent to graduate in Aurora Student or contact the General Studies Student Advisor for assistance.
- After completion of the Diploma in Labour Studies, students may opt to complete an undergraduate degree at the University of Manitoba. All courses from the Diploma in Labour Studies program are transferrable to a degree program in the Faculty of Arts and possibly other faculties. For students who may have received external transfer credit towards the Diploma program, note that some faculties and schools may have limitations on possible external transfer credit taken beyond a specified period – this information is described in each faculty chapter of the University of Manitoba Undergraduate Calendar or in the Application Information Bulletin for each faculty.
- Complete the Application for Diploma in Labour Studies (LW):
- Once the Application for Diploma in Labour Studies is approved, the Application for Direct Entry Application will be mailed to the student. Students will apply to General Studies in person, by fax or mail (students cannot apply online).
- Complete the Direct Entry Application to the University of Manitoba, General Studies (Extended Education) and mail, fax or deliver to:
Admissions Office
424 University Centre
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
Fax: (204) 474-7554
If you have questions regarding the application process, feel free to contact a General Studies Student Advisor: (204) 474-7154 or 474-8330.
Registration Process
- All students register for courses using the University of Manitoba online registration system, Aurora Student.
- Although course offerings are listed below, the most recent and up-to-date course information may be found on Aurora Student, Class Schedule. Students are required to satisfy prerequisites.
Course Schedule
Contact Information:
For information regarding admission, registration, or other inquiries, contact:
General Studies (Extended Education)
Karen Nickerson
Student Advisor
Tel: (204) 474-8330
Email: Karen_Nickerson@umanitoba.caMichelle Kidd
Assistant Student Advisor
Tel: (204) 474-7154
Email: Michelle_Kidd@umanitoba.ca
For information regarding course selection, transfer credit or program requirements, contact:
Labour Studies Program
Dr. Julie Guard
Program Coordinator
Tel: (204) 474-7110
Email: Julie.Guard@ad.umanitoba.caKyla Shead
Office Assistant
Tel: (204) 474-8356
Email: Kyla.Shead@ad.umanitoba.ca