Bachelor of Human Resource Management

Description: Stakeholder opinions about how an organization responds to social and environmental issues is increasingly shown to have a positive or negative impact on the financial performance of a business. Organizations therefore, must have the knowledge and tools to manage stakeholder expectations regarding sustainability. This course introduces students to the fundamentals of sustainability in business, in both national and international environments. Students will explore definitions, history, theories and principles of sustainability to build analytical, communication and critical thinking skills for solving real world problems. Through case studies and simulations students will develop practical skills including building the business case for sustainability, integrating sustainability in functional areas of business, managing stakeholder expectations, reporting on sustainability issues, practicing corporate social responsibility and bringing systemic change while simultaneously increasing business profitability. Upon course completion, students will be able to assess problems, analyze situations and propose solutions through benchmarking, materiality analysis, stakeholder engagement and effective change management. Students will make recommendations to help organizations transition toward sustainable practices. Lastly, they will be able to evaluate the future of sustainability within organizations and societies.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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Description: This series of modules prepares degree level students for job searching for their co-op work terms with the guidance of a Co-op Advisor. Students will examine the co-operative education policies and procedures and will learn the expectations, rules, and regulations that apply in the workplace concerning social, organizational, ethical, and safety issues while deepening their awareness of self-reflective practices. Students will critically reflect on their skills, attitudes, and expectations and evaluate available opportunities in the workplace. Successful completion of these modules is a requirement for co-op eligibility.

• Hours: 14
• Credits: 1
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Description:

This course will introduce students to the field of human resource information systems (HRIS), which lies at the intersection of human resource management (HRM) and information technology (IT). A central focus of this course is to provide an overview of HRIS and how different IT solutions can be leveraged to improve HRM, help to solve business challenges and support managerial decision making. Topics to be covered include Systems Considerations in the Design of an HRIS, The Systems Development Life Cycle and HRIS Needs Analysis, HR Administration and HRIS, Advanced HRIS Applications and Future Trends

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: HRM72105
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Description: This course will enable students to develop their knowledge and skills related to the selection, deployment, evaluation and development of human resources in order to help an organization implement its strategy, both in domestic and international contexts. In the first part of the course, students will develop effective and efficient selection processes in order to hire employees that will add value to the organization. In the second part of the course, students will conduct an in-depth exploration of the critical concepts of performance management, retention and succession planning for organizational success.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: HRM73010
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Description:

This course addresses tangible and intangible compensation and the use of compensation to motivate and reward employee performance in both domestic and international environments. The application of compensation principles to organizational objectives is studied and evaluated, with particular emphasis on cultural variations and sensitivities. This course also covers job analysis, job description, and job evaluation on the basis of compensable factors as well as designing an equitable pay structure. Strategic use of compensation systems for attracting, motivating, and retaining employees is incorporated with managerial aspects of paying employees at all organizational levels. Focusing on managing employee compensation in contemporary organizations, the major objectives are: to examine the current state of compensation decision making; to examine how recent theoretical and research developments inform compensation decisions; and to offer an opportunity to develop competencies in making compensation decisions. International variations in laws and expectations for compensation will be assessed.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: ACCT72500 OR ACCT74100 AND HRM72105
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Description: Without exception, every relationship of any depth has conflict. Understanding the nature and complexity of interpersonal conflict is critical to its successful resolution. Conflict can be and often is regarded as a negative force and experience to be avoided or least controlled. Conflict can also be seen as an opportunity for strengthening complex relationships, increasing self-awareness and enhancing personal and professional development. This course will provide students with an opportunity to explore theoretical approaches to understanding and addressing conflict through the examination of various factors that contribute to interpersonal and intrapersonal (intrapsychic), and international conflicts, and to discuss, analyse, and apply appropriate skills and strategies to manage conflicts efficiently and effectively.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: BUS71200 OR SOC71500
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Description:

The first co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience within a human resource management environment. Students will be provided an opportunity to: build skills (physical and procedural skills including accuracy, precision, and efficiency); assist in the acquisition of knowledge in and application of knowledge gained in the academic setting (concepts and terminology in a discipline or field of study); develop critical, creative, and dialogical thinking (improved thinking and reasoning processes); cultivate problem solving and decision-making abilities (mental strategies for finding solutions and making choices); explore attitudes, feelings, and perspectives (awareness of attitudes, biases, and other perspectives, ability to collaborate); practice professional judgment (sound judgment and appropriate professional action in complex, context-dependent situations); and reflect on experience (self-discovery and personal growth from real-world experience).

• Hours: 420
• Credits: 14
• Pre-Requisites: CEPR71050
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Description: This course will help students to consolidate learning related to using the levers available to HR professionals and business managers to maximize the performance of organizations, teams and individuals within the context of executing the organization’s strategy. Students will utilize theoretical frameworks to identify the WHAT and HOW of change to manage change initiatives successfully. Students will also learn about the importance of employee engagement in today’s organizations and how to enhance engagement effectively to maximize organizational performance and individual well-being.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: BUS74020
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Description:

This seminar course will explore and examine contemporary issues related to the workplace of the future. The global shift to a future of work is defined by an ever-expanding cohort of new technologies, by new sectors and markets, by global economic systems that are more interconnected than in any other point in history, and by information that travels fast and spreads wide. The COVID-19 pandemic-induced lockdowns and related global recession have created a highly uncertain outlook for the labour market and accelerated the arrival of the future of work. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, students will discuss, research and exchange perspectives on real-world and current topics related to remote and hybrid workforce, impact on equality, pace of technology adoption, skills gaps across jobs, insights needed to orient labour markets and workers towards opportunity today and in the future of work.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: HRM72105
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Description: This course will enable students to align human resources objectives with organizational strategic management processes. Students will gain an understanding of the intricacies of implementing HR strategies in international and cross-cultural contexts. Students will explore the critical elements that contribute to a successful human resource strategy including how to align strategy, culture, people and performance. The course will emphasize practical activities, ranging from the assessment of the global economic environment to the analysis of business measurements. Students will explore the complex theoretical and practical considerations involved in managing human capital strategically.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: BUS74020 AND HRM73050
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Description: This course is an introduction to the legal system which governs personal and commercial relationships in Canada. As such, it will provide the student with knowledge of the basic legal concepts, in order to gain insights into judicial reasoning, and develop the skills necessary for legal inquiry and analysis. Areas covered include: contract law, sales of goods and consumer protection, agency, partnership and corporate law, employment regulations, real property and protection of creativity.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
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