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Level 1
Course details
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Employment Law
HRM8310
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Organizational Consulting Change
HRM8470
The focus of this course is developing structured problem-solving, communication (written and verbal), influencing, critical thinking, and project management skills; all within an ethical framework. Students will explore the dynamics of the relationship between organizational and change management strategies, describing the HR professional's role in planning and managing effective change. Theories relating to conflict and motivation in the workplace will guide students in their identification and application of models that address issues and challenges relating to both.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Strategic Recruitment and Selection
HRM8480
Strategic recruitment and selection is a matter of anticipating the need for human capital and then developing a plan to achieve it. The function exists to support an organization’s overall strategic objectives. This course provides an in-depth look at the supply and demand of labour and the principles and techniques involved with the staffing function, including advertising, recruitment, selection, orientation and succession planning. Students will be introduced to a series of workforce planning tools to accurately assess an organizations talent situation considering current economic and demographic influences.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Human Resources Information Systems
HRM8490
Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) play a fundamental role in reporting and analyzing information within most organizations. Depending on the size of the organization HRIS systems help to automate, enable and support training, payroll, HR, compliance and talent management related activities. This course provides an overview of various computerized systems available to Human Resources professionals, with a focus on SAP in particular. Students will gain an understanding of how HRIS systems can be used to increase the effectiveness of human resources in an organization and how it can help human resources in becoming a strategic business partner.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Accounting and Financial Management
MGMT8500
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness
OHS8150
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 2
Course details
Organizational Learning
HRM8330
This course provides a foundation on how to optimize the ability of the organization, teams, and individuals to acquire and use new competencies. Through the identification of opportunities for learning the student will understand a learning culture and how to build one. This course highlights the importance of encouraging learning that enhances individual, team, and organizational effectiveness while ensuring that developed employee competencies align with the organizational strategy. The merits of mentoring and coaching in a learning organization will be studied.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Human Resources Business Strategy
HRM8340
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Total Rewards
HRM8350
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Labour and Employee Relations
HRM8360
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Human Resources Management Consulting
HRM8500
This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the dynamic field of human resources consulting. Students are exposed to proven tools, templates and planning checklists as well as tips to effectively guide clients and other stakeholders through the end to end consulting process. Students will practice their communication effectiveness, project management, and consulting skills.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Human Resources Data and People Analytics
MGMT8575
In today's data-driven business landscape, HR professionals play a critical role in making strategic decisions based on workforce insights. This course is designed to equip students with the expertise and analytical skills required to leverage data and analytics in the field of Human Resources. This course will prepare participants with the skills needed to excel in the rapidly evolving field of HR analytics. This course will provide student with practical skills by giving them an opportunity to apply what they have learned using real-world cases.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 1
Course details
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Employment Law
HRM8310
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Organizational Consulting Change
HRM8470
The focus of this course is developing structured problem-solving, communication (written and verbal), influencing, critical thinking, and project management skills; all within an ethical framework. Students will explore the dynamics of the relationship between organizational and change management strategies, describing the HR professional's role in planning and managing effective change. Theories relating to conflict and motivation in the workplace will guide students in their identification and application of models that address issues and challenges relating to both.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Strategic Recruitment and Selection
HRM8480
Strategic recruitment and selection is a matter of anticipating the need for human capital and then developing a plan to achieve it. The function exists to support an organization’s overall strategic objectives. This course provides an in-depth look at the supply and demand of labour and the principles and techniques involved with the staffing function, including advertising, recruitment, selection, orientation and succession planning. Students will be introduced to a series of workforce planning tools to accurately assess an organizations talent situation considering current economic and demographic influences.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Human Resources Information Systems
HRM8490
Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) play a fundamental role in reporting and analyzing information within most organizations. Depending on the size of the organization HRIS systems help to automate, enable and support training, payroll, HR, compliance and talent management related activities. This course provides an overview of various computerized systems available to Human Resources professionals, with a focus on SAP in particular. Students will gain an understanding of how HRIS systems can be used to increase the effectiveness of human resources in an organization and how it can help human resources in becoming a strategic business partner.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Accounting and Financial Management
MGMT8500
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness
OHS8150
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 2
Course details
Co-op and Career Preparation
CEPR8200
- Hours: 14
- Credits: 1
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Organizational Learning
HRM8330
This course provides a foundation on how to optimize the ability of the organization, teams, and individuals to acquire and use new competencies. Through the identification of opportunities for learning the student will understand a learning culture and how to build one. This course highlights the importance of encouraging learning that enhances individual, team, and organizational effectiveness while ensuring that developed employee competencies align with the organizational strategy. The merits of mentoring and coaching in a learning organization will be studied.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Human Resources Business Strategy
HRM8340
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Total Rewards
HRM8350
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Labour and Employee Relations
HRM8360
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Human Resources Management Consulting
HRM8500
This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the dynamic field of human resources consulting. Students are exposed to proven tools, templates and planning checklists as well as tips to effectively guide clients and other stakeholders through the end to end consulting process. Students will practice their communication effectiveness, project management, and consulting skills.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Human Resources Data and People Analytics
MGMT8575
In today's data-driven business landscape, HR professionals play a critical role in making strategic decisions based on workforce insights. This course is designed to equip students with the expertise and analytical skills required to leverage data and analytics in the field of Human Resources. This course will prepare participants with the skills needed to excel in the rapidly evolving field of HR analytics. This course will provide student with practical skills by giving them an opportunity to apply what they have learned using real-world cases.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 3
Course details
Co-op Work Term (HRM)
COOP8010
- Hours: 420
- Credits: 14
- Pre-Requisites: CDEV8200 OR CEPR8200
- CoRequisites:
Program outcomes
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of employee recruitment, selection, and retention plans and processes.
- Administer and contribute to the design and evaluation of the performance management program.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate employee orientation, training, and development programs.
- Facilitate and support effective employee and labour relations in both non- union and union environments.
- Research and support the development and communication of the organization’s total compensation plan.
- Collaborate with others, in the development, implementation, and evaluation of organizational health and safety policies and practices.
- Research and analyze information needs and apply current and emerging information technologies to support the human resources function.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate organizational development strategies aimed at promoting organizational effectiveness.
- Present and evaluate communication messages and processes related to the human resources function of the organization.
- Manage own professional development and provide leadership to others in the achievement of ongoing competence in human resources professional practice.
- Facilitate and communicate the human resources component of the organization’s business plan.
- Conduct research, produce reports, and recommend changes in human resources practices.