Program type
Major, Minor
Human Resource Management (BComm)
Primary campus
Sir George Williams (SGW)
Duration
3 to 4 years
Start term
Fall, Winter
Experiential learning
Co-op
Why study Human Resource Management?
You spot raw talent, build great teams and bring out the best in people — a perfect skill set for human resource managers. Organizations rely on you to make diamonds shine, identify skill gaps and keep staff well-trained, happy and productive. You’ll need well-honed communication skills, an understanding of job markets, and a readiness to lead change. That’s where we come in. During your degree, you learn real-world approaches to:
- Analyzing and forecasting employee issues and job trends
- Negotiations and interviewing techniques
- Balancing corporate objectives with employee needs
- Encouraging social responsibility, diversity and integrity
- Workplace sensitivity and discretion
- Training and development programming
Our graduates can fulfil the education requirements for the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) certification and become recruiters, negotiators and trainers, and occupy managerial positions in labour-related fields.
Program highlights
- Network or compete at regional, national, or international levels through the John Molson Human Resources and Management Association (JHMA) and the John Molson Competition Program
Special funding for out-of-province students
Up to $4000 for undergraduate programs.
Program structure
Program options
A Bachelor of Commerce degree takes a minimum of three or four years (90 – 120 credits) of full-time study, depending on your academic background. All John Molson School of Business students follow a core business curriculum coupled with a John Molson School of Business major, which may be combined with a minor in another discipline or any combination of elective courses that interest them.
- Core business courses (48 credits)
- Human Resource Management major courses (30 credits)
- Electives (18 credits) which may include a business minor (12 credits)
A Minor in Human Resource Management (12 credits) is only available to John Molson School of Business students already in the program. A minor will fulfil the 12 elective credits in your BComm and complement your major field of study.
Courses
Co-op program
The Co-op program gives you the chance to complete paid work terms that last 12 to 16 weeks. Work terms make it possible for you to:
- Add almost a full year of hands-on experience to your resumé
- Get a clear idea of what HR work you enjoy doing and where you want to practise it
- Apply the material you’ve learned in class to real-world situations
- Build an ever-expanding network of colleagues and potential employers
- Be hired by a Co-op employer on a full-time basis after graduation
United States students: A U.S. Federal Student Aid-eligible version of this program is offered. This version meets all U.S. regulations (such as no co-operative education or e-courses) for eligible programs.
Admission criteria
Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements
- Quebec CEGEP: 27 overall, 26.5 math
- Pre-university:
- Average of 26.5 from Calculus 1 and Linear Algebra
- Applicants are eligible for admission once they have completed at least one of these two math courses. The other must be completed during the first year at Concordia.
- Strongly recommended that applicants complete both courses at CEGEP
- Professional/technical:
- Those completing a technical DEC in a business-related field may be eligible for admission.
- Students who have completed Calculus I and/or Linear Algebra must achieve an average of 26.5 in mathematics.
- Student without Calculus 1 or Linear Algebra, must have achieved a minimum of 75% in Secondary 5 Math (SN, TS or MATH 536). Your high school Quebec Achievement Record must be included with your application. If admitted, you will be required to complete all missing prerequisite courses as elective credits at John Molson.
- Additional information for CEGEP applicants
- Pre-university:
- High School: B overall, B in math
- One math from Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or equivalent
- Canadian curricula course requirements
- Accepted international qualifications
- ACT or SAT is not required
- AP exams are not required but may qualify you for advanced standing
- International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 29 overall, 4 HL or 5 SL math
- one math (Applications and Interpretations HL, Analysis and Approaches HL or Analysis and Approaches SL)
- International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 29 overall, 4 HL or 5 SL math
- Baccalauréat français: 13 overall, 13 in math
- Required courses:
- Première : Spécialité mathématiques
- Terminale : Mathématiques complémentaires (Spécialité mathématiques recommended)
- Additional information for Baccalauréat français applicants
- Required courses:
- British system of education (GCE):
- A-levels: At least two A-level exams CC, C in math or
- AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or
- BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
- Students without A-level math may be admissible based on AS-level or iGCSE/GCSE/O-Level exam results. Students should include all their exam results from iGCSE (or equivalent) onwards to support their application.
- Additional information for British System of Education (GCE) applicants
- University transfers (internal): 2.7 overall, 2.7 in math
- ECON 201, ECON 203 (or have exemptions)
- MATH 208 and MATH 209 (or have exemptions)
- Additional information on Internal Degree Transfer
- University transfer (external): B- overall, B- in math
- Courses in the disciplines of Calculus and Linear Algebra
Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.
Application deadlines
FALL ENTRY (September)
Deadline: March 1
International applicants: Apply no later than February 1 to allow time for immigration document processing. However, applying earlier is strongly recommended. Immigration processing times vary by country, and delays could prevent you from starting your studies on time.
WINTER ENTRY (January)
Deadline: November 1
International applicants: Apply no later than August 1 to allow time for immigration document processing. However, applying earlier is strongly recommended. Immigration processing times vary by country, and delays could prevent you from starting your studies on time.
We reserve the right to close admission to a program at any time after the official deadline without prior notice.
Student story
Longyu Li
Major in Human Resource Management
Major in Economics
An international student from China, Longyu Li helps first-year students build their new home at Concordia’s residences.
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