Employee and Labour Relations - BUSD 2012

This course provides a broad introduction to the body of law governing the employment relationship. Emphasis is primarily on employment law in Alberta, with selected references to practices in other Canadian jurisdictions. Students will become familiar with specific areas of employment law and will apply their learning to solve problems related to effective human resource management. This course will also explore topics relevant to the unionized workplace, including collective bargaining, grievance and arbitration processes, and labour-management relationships.

Note: Prerequisite BUSD 1009. Restricted to Business Administration and Open Studies.


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Tue, Thu: 05:00 - 06:30 pm
 40214 A01 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Mon, Wed: 03:30 - 05:00 pm
 40215 A02 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Mon, Wed: 05:00 - 06:30 pm
 40216 A03 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 Mon, Wed: 02:00 - 03:30 pm
 10165 A02 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 Mon, Wed: 03:30 - 05:00 pm
 10166 A03 Yes
This course is offered in an online setting. There are no scheduled classes, and you will learn at your own pace. Courses have start and end dates, assignments may have due dates assigned to them.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 10164 O01 Yes
For each course session or class time, you can choose to attend in person, online in real-time or watch a previously recorded session.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 19, 2025 40217 H04 Yes

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This course can be taken through Open Studies or through our Business Administration program. Read our application guide and apply now.

Tuition and fees for 2025-2026 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $495 $714.70 $1,209.70
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $19.2 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
U-Pass: $180.00 per term
Legal plan: $18.00 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $1497 $714.70 $2,211.69
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $19.2 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee : $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan : $386.00 per year
Students’ Association : $51.50 per term
U-Pass : $180.00 per term
Legal plan : $18.00 per term

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

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