International Human Resources and Labor Relations, Graduate Certificate Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in International Human Resources and Labor Relations responds to the increasing influence of globalization on the practice of Human Resource Management and the conduct of Labor Relations. Firms and unions are increasingly part of a complex web of international economic relationships. Many of the workplace innovations now taken for granted began overseas: quality circles, work groups and flatter hierarchies. Many firms operate overseas under very different labor market institutions and human resource expectations.
This program of study provides practical and theoretical knowledge designed to help students function as professionals in the increasing broad international context of human resource management and labor relations.
Program Type
Graduate Certificate
Program Format
On Campus
Graduate Certificate Programs
Graduate certificate programs are open to any graduate student at UWM working towards any master’s or doctoral degree. They can be earned alongside one of these degrees or can be earned as a standalone certificate without having to pursue a master’s or doctoral degree. Students who wish to enroll in a standalone graduate certificate program must have completed a bachelor’s degree and meet the prerequisites for that particular graduate certificate program.
The prerequisites for the graduate certificate in International Human Resources and Labor Relations include a college GPA of at least 2.75 and completion of a college economics class and a statistics class. The prerequisite for the graduate certificate in Mediation and Negotiation is a college GPA of at least 2.75.
Credits and Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required 1 | ||
| IND REL 701 | Industrial and Labor Relations | 3 |
| ECON 755 | Comparative Labor Markets and Employment Relations | 3 |
| BUSMGMT 723 | Managing and Negotiating Across Borders | 3 |
| BUS ADM 738 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| or BUS ADM 795 | Seminar-in-Management: | |
| Recommended | ||
| The following courses are recommended but not required: | ||
| IND REL 999 | Independent Study | |
| BUS ADM 799 | Reading and Research | |
| IND REL 921 | Internship in Industrial Relations | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
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Course substitutions would be allowed with the consent of the MHRLR Director for those who had previously completed similar coursework.
Application to all graduate programs are completed through the UWM Graduate School. Please see their website for detailed information about the application process and contact them with questions.
Admission Requirements
Application Deadlines
Application deadlines vary by program, please review the application deadline chart for specific programs. Other important dates and deadlines can be found by using the One Stop calendars.
Eligibility and Admission
Students applying for the Certificate Program in International Human Resources and Labor Relations must hold a bachelor’s degree and must have earned a 2.75 GPA overall or must furnish substantial evidence of ability to succeed in graduate-level work. Students admitted to the Certificate will be expected to present at least three credits of prior work in microeconomics and three credits in statistics.
Application
- Students wishing to obtain this certificate must declare their intention by applying to the program office or director.
- All graduate certificate applicants—even those already enrolled in a UWM graduate program—must apply to the Graduate School.
- Graduate degree and previously admitted graduate non-degree students who decide to pursue a certificate program must submit the application before completing 6 credits in the certificate sequence.
- Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree and have a minimum 2.75 cumulative undergraduate grade point average to be admitted into a certificate program.
For more information about tuition and fees for Graduate Students, visit the Student Financial Services site.
The assistant director of the MHRLR Program advises and supervises newly admitted students. The assistant director, in consultation with the student, reviews the student’s academic background and career goals and then designs an appropriate program of study consistent with degree requirements.