Human Resource Management

The Human Resource Management program provides in-depth knowledge in each of the major functional areas of H.R. Critical issues within this field include the recruitment and selection of employees, their training and development, and compensation and rewarding strategies. Electives are offered in such fields as compensation and benefits management, training and development, and health and safety management.

Major in Human Resource Management - 24 credits

Minor in Human Resource Management - 12 credits

See the BComm degree description for information on the core and elective requirements. For a complete list of courses: Undergraduate Calendar

Sample courses include:

• Business and Sustainability, Sustainable Organizational Strategies, Staffing, Implementing Competitive Strategies, Company Law, Leadership and Motivation, Managing a Small Business, Introduction to Management Consulting

Human Resource Management Co-op Program

This program offers a general management perspective while integrating a specialist orientation which examines critical issues within the field such as recruitment and selection of employees, their training and development, compensation and rewarding strategies.

Work tasks may include:

• Recruiting, pre-screening and interviewing candidates and verifying references
• Preparing job descriptions and conducting market surveys
• Analysing training needs
• Involvement in performance management, employee recognition and employment equity initiatives

Admission Requirements

Human Resource Management (BComm - Major/Minor) requirements: Minimum cut-off averages, admission statistics and program requirements.

Undergraduate admissions guidelines: For information on international admission, required documents, proof of language proficiency, the university admissions timetable, selection and notification process.