CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies
Advanced Certificate in Labor Relations
New York, USA
Advanced Certificate
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: The Advanced (Graduate) Certificate in Labor Relations develops practical skills for collective bargaining, conflict resolution, and contract administration while teaching the theoretical and historical foundations of labor law, public policy, and worker organizations. Course work covers collective bargaining, organizing, arbitration, contract negotiation, organizational administration, and leadership development. SLU sponsors research, organizes forums and conferences, and publishes the national journal New Labor Forum.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter roles in organizing, labor relations, contract administration, labor and employment law, and conflict resolution, including union representative, negotiator, mediator, arbitrator, compliance officer, or policy analyst; skills suit unions, non-profits, government agencies, and HR.
The Advanced (Graduate) Certificate in Labor Relations offers students the opportunity to develop the practical skills necessary for participation in collective bargaining, conflict resolution, and contract administration. It also provides a theoretical and historical understanding of labor law, public policy and the role of worker organizations in employment relations.
The program provides students with skills and knowledge in the areas of collective bargaining, organizing, labor law, arbitration, contract negotiation, organizational administration and leadership development. It prepares students for careers in the areas of organizing, labor relations, contract administration, labor and employment law, and conflict resolution.
