Master of Science in Industrial Relations Management and Diploma in Industrial Relations Management
The MS and Diploma in IRM programs aim to develop competent and globally-oriented HRD professionals and practitioners for Philippine enterprises. It focuses primarily on the professional development needs of people who are involved in HRD work. Recognizing that graduate students will be best educated through contextual learnings, the Programs seek to utilize the “school-to-work” approach which integrates the theoretical and actual work experiences to optimize learning.
Specifically, the MS and Diploma in IRM Programs aim to enhance the knowledge, skills, and values of students on industrial relations management related to development, training, wage administration, health and safety, labor relations.
Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree; preferably in Business/Legal Management
- Satisfactory admission test scores and interview results
- Scholastic records and two letters of recommendation
Curriculum
Basic Courses
Human Behavior in Organization
3 units
Statistics
3 units
Labor Economics
3 units
Research Methods
3 units
Major Courses
Pre-employment and Human Resources Development Program
3 units
Conditions of Employment and Wage Administration
3 units
Health, Safety, and Welfare Benefits and Post Employment
3 units
Management of Labor Unions and Collective Bargaining Agreements
3 units
Dispute Settlement
3 units
International Labor Laws
3 units
Cognates
Current Trends and Practices in IRM
3 units
Human Resource Information
3 units
Final Requirements for Completion
Written Comprehensive Examinations and Thesis/Research Projects
6 units
Total units required
42 units