MILR

Master Degree in Industrial and Labour Relations

MILR

List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualifications	Research Interest(s)
C.Raji	Senior Lecturer & Acting Head of Department. B.Sc.,M.Sc.,PGDE,Ph.D.(Ilorin)	Rural Sociology, Urban Sociology, Sociology of Development, Population studies, Social Problems and Research Methodology.
B.Salawu	Professor B.Sc. (ABU,     Zaria);      M.Sc. (Lagos);Ph.D.,(Ibadan)	Industrial Sociology,         Industrial Psychology, Industrial Relation Theory and System       Organization and Administrative Theory
N.Yusuf	Professor B.Sc.,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ibadan)	Industrial Sociology,     Sociology of Development and Social Problems
A.Y. Muhammed	Professor B.Sc.,M.Sc.,MILR,PGDE,Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Industrial Sociology,         Research Methodology, Demography, Sociology of Law and Youth Development Studies and Social Problems
Deborah.                       S. Adekeye	Professor B.Sc.,M.Sc.,MPA.,Ph.D.(Ilorin)	Gender Studies, Sociology of the Family, Social Problems and Industrial Sociology
A.A.Abdullahi	Professor B.Sc., (BUK,Kano); M.Sc., (Ibadan);Ph.D.(Johannesburg)	Health Sociology, Sociology of Development, Social Problems, Youth and Development
O.A.Fawole	Reader B.Sc.,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ilorin)	Social Gerontology, Sociology of the Family, Social        Problems and Criminology
R.OYusuff	Senior Lecturer B.Sc. (Ilorin); M.Sc., Ph.D.(Ibadan)	Formal Organization,         Industrial Sociology and Personnel Management
S.ZAbdulbaqi	SeniorLecturer B.Sc.   (UDUS,   Sokoto);   M.Sc., Ph.D.(Ilorin)	Industrial Sociology, Social Statistics and Sociology of Development
S.J. Akor	Senior Lecturer B.Sc.(Jos);M.Sc.Ph.D.(Ilorin)	Sociology of Health and    Illness, Sociology of Religion, Sociology of Development and Demography
A.GOlatunji	Senior Lecturer B.Sc.,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ilorin)	Sociology of Development, Sociology of Entrepreneurship, Economic Sociology and Research Methodology
A.SOlanrewaju	Lecturer I B.Sc.(Jos);M.Sc.(Lagos)Ph.D.(Ibadan)	Rural Sociology, Agricultural Sociology and Environmental Sociology
T.OTejideen	Lecturer I B.Sc.,M.Sc.(Ilorin)	Sociology of Family,    Sociology of Deviant Behaviour and Social Heritage
O.D. Fagbamila	Lecturer I B.Sc.,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ilorin	Criminology, Organizational Psychology and Sociology of Globalizarion
M.Issah	Lecturer I B.Sc.,M.Sc.(Ilorin)	Sociology of the Third world, Environmental Sociology, Sociology of Crime and Delinquency and Social Statistics

Introduction

A warm welcome from the Department of Sociology, University of Ilorin to Master of Industrial and Labour Relations (MILR) students. MILR degree programme is an intensive course of study designed to meet the growing demands for specialist in Labour and Industrial Relations in Nigeria and beyond.

Philosophy

The general philosophy of the Programme is the development of the total being through an enhanced capacity to direct the trajectory of development in a complex and industrializing society within the framework of a fast changing global environment. The philosophy also embodies the development of the mind through theoretical and empirical knowledge to encourage individual self-reliance.

Aim and Objectives

To broaden the participant’s knowledge of personnel management.

To enhance the professional ability of the participant in managing the country’s industrial

system and

To expose the participants to the existing industrial relations system and theories the world over so as to be able to adapt them to the Nigerian situation appropriately.

Admission Requirements

The criteria for admission into MILR programme are as follows:

Candidates must possess a minimum of 5 O’level credits including English Language

Candidates with at least Third Class Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline from an approved University

Candidates will be subjected to passing a qualifying examination to be administered by the Department.

Duration of the Programme

MILR programme runs on a full-time basis only. The programme shall run for a minimum of eighteen (18) months and a maximum of thirty (30) months. The external examiner system shall be used at the end of the programme to assess courses and thesis. The thesis shall be defended orally by the student before a panel of internal and external examiners, which shall comprise:

Head of Department (ChiefExaminer)

Supervisor

Co-supervisor(if any)

One member of staff in a related Department

All Ph.D. holders in the Department

External Examiner

A Representative of the School of Postgraduate Studies

Detailed Course Description

MIR841 Industrial Relations: Theory and System 3Credits

An overview of the theories and system of industrial relations, analysis of models of industrial relations with particular reference to contemporary issues like industrial conflict, wage determination and allocative bargaining process45h(T);C

MIR842 Labour Law 3Credits

History of legislation in the area administration, the origin and purpose of certain legislations like the Trade Union Acts, Labour Acts and Trade Dispute Acts, Labour Law as related to trade unionism, industrial courts and arbitration panels, trade union activities and strategies.45h(T);C

MIR843 Advanced Social Research Methods 3Credits

Meaning and use of social research, various research designs and data collection methods and analysis, relevant statistical tools e.g. Chi-square (X²), regression analysis, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Probability, the use and interpretation of these methods for analysis in industrial research.45h(T);C

MIR844 Industrial Sociology 3Credits

Theories of industrialization and industrial society, the nature of work, modes of works and means of production and their social relations, theories of industrial organization, management and relations, the emergence of workers‘ organization, small and medium scale industries in Nigeria, problem of small-scale industries in Nigeria.45h(T);C

MIR845 Labour History and Trade Unionism 3Credits

Trade union or labour union, which is the appropriate terms? General history of labour unionism, the evolution and growth of labour union and trade unions in Nigeria, structure and functions labour and trade unions, senior staff employees, trade unions and their roles in industrial relations as well as in the development process, trade unions leadership and ideology, trade unionism in private and public corporations.45h(T);C

MIR846 Computer Appreciation in Sociological Analysis 3Credits

The practical application of computer software in quantitative and qualitative data analysis with particular emphasis on some computer software such as Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)and other latest software packages such as Epidemiological Information (Epi Info), N- Vivo, Microsoft Excel and other data analysis software. Emphasis would also be placed on the use of computers in sampling designs and selection, sampling distribution and parameter estimation. Furthermore, the use of computers in hypothesis testing, using correlation and regression analyses, chi-square, and other inferential statistical tools will be presented and discussed. In addition, students should also be introduced to the use of PowerPoint and other relevant packages useful for report presentation and analysis.45h(T);C

MIR847 Sociology of Entrepreneurship 3Credits

An insight into the meaning, types and importance of entrepreneurship, small and medium scale businesses as incubators for industrialization, SME as a veritable tool to attain industrial development, small and medium scale industries as an industrial outfit, management techniques of small and medium scale industries, starting a small business outfit, public policies and the development of small and medium scale industries, approaches to the study of entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship studies in classical and modern sociological studies, socio-economic factors influencing entrepreneurial event, socio-economic factors influencing entrepreneurial behaviour, socio-economic factors influencing entrepreneurial performance, developing the entrepreneurial mindset, differences and similarities between education about entrepreneurship and education for entrepreneurship, human capital management in small and medium scale industries45h(T);C

MIR848 Recruitment, Training and Development 3Credits

The importance of recruitment and training as a veritable tool for personal and organizational development, recruitment and training techniques, differences in the recruitment process of larger industries and small and medium scale entrepreneurs, methods of job analysis and selection, workshop design and training, manpower planning and evaluation, recruitment, training and human capital development among small and medium scale entrepreneurs.45h(T);E

MIR849 Personnel and Human Resources Management 3Credits

The scope and methods of resources management, personnel issues such as recruitment, selection and placement, testing, promotion, discipline etc. Particular attention will be paid to the use of cases and stimulation to develop problem-solving skills, human capital management: skills and methods, human capital management in small and medium scale industries.45h(T);E

MIR850 Labour Relations and Collectives Bargaining 3Credits

The concept of collective bargaining, the meaning of collective bargaining, union-management relationship and the process of collective bargaining, case studies on collective bargaining processes, theories, structure and functions of collective bargaining, bargaining process in public and private industries in Nigeria.45h(T);E

MIR851 Comparative Industrial Relations 3Credits

Industrial relations systems in countries of Africa, Europe, North America and Asia, paying particular attention to variations across countries on such issues as labour management relations with the state.45h(T);E

MIR852 State, Politics and Industry 3Credits

History and development of the Nigerian State, the military and labour unionism in Nigeria, government agencies, trade unionism and industrial relations in Nigeria, Indigenization decree, the role of the state in wage determination and settlement of industrial conflicts.45h(T);E

MIR853 Public Policy and Industrial Relations 3Credits

What is public policy? Public policy as a mechanism for labour and industrial control, public policy as it affects labour and industrial relations, Labour and public legislations, legislations as they effect labour management relations, decrees and guidelines as they govern the conduct of strikes, arbitration and collective bargaining, the principles of voluntarism and limited intervention, the political-economy of public policy formulation as it affect the vibrancy of labour union activities, the roles of the labour and trade unions in public policy formulation, considering labour unions as a stakeholder in public policy formulation.45h(T);E

MIR854 Industrial Conflict and Dispute Settlement 3Credits

Theories of industrial conflict and their relevance to the incidence of trade disputes, machinery for dispute settlement including internal grievance machinery, meditation, reconciliation, arbitration and industrial courts.45h(T);E

MIR855 Industrial Psychology 3Credits

The psychology of industrial relations, industrial organization as a reflection of human psychology, the psychology of worker as an impetus to organizational productivity, need to develop positive psyche among the workers in the organization, improving the psychology of the employer through various means such as motivation, moral boosting, harmonious relationship etc. Industrial relations theories as theories of human psychology, the use and application of psychological theories to industrial organization, areas of particular interest include attitudes, morale and group processes, leadership types, psychological explanation of industrial behaviours, using the knowledge of industrial psychology to enhance positive work behaviour and discourage negative work behaviours.45h(T);E

MIR856 Organizational Behaviour                       3Credits

Definition and types of organization, major theoretical approaches to the study of organizations, organizational behaviour as a consequence of several factors such as organization culture, leadership style, remuneration systems issues of motivation and satisfaction.45h(T);E

MIR870      Professional Seminar 3Credits

Each student will present a seminar paper on a topic approved by the Department.45h(T);C

MIR880 Dissertation (6Credits)

A project report to be written by the student on any topic approved by the department, the topic should be an outcome of industrial; attachment experience of the student.90h(P);C

Graduation Requirements

Compulsory Courses :MIR841to847	=	21Credits.
i)          Elective Courses	=	9Credits
ii)         Seminar presentation	=	3Credits
iii)        Dissertation	=	6Credits
TotalC+E	=	39Credits

Summary

To be awarded Master in Industrial and Labour Relations, a candidate must pass a minimum of 39 Credit Units made up as follows:

Core Course: Minimum of 30 Credit units

Elective courses: minimum of 9 credit units