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Human Resource Major / Minor

The Human Resource Management (HRM) Major is a challenging program that prepares students to become more effective managers and leaders in any organization. HRM professionals, are the "employee relations" specialists, managing employee recruitment, selection, compensation, training and development, health and safety, and evaluation. They are also active in labour relations taking the lead in union contract negotiations, grievance handling, including mediation and arbitration, and all other employee-related legal matters such as wrongful dismal, personal harassment, or privacy. 

Upon graduation, more and more students are deciding to earn their Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) designation reflecting the rising level of professionalism in the field. After acquiring some needed work experience, students will be well prepared to complete a graduate degree in either human resource management or labour relations and possibly pursue a career in teaching or research. Earning a law degree with a specialization in labour law is also a possibility. 

Major Requirements

BBUS 3810 - Introduction to HRM
BBUS 3840 - Industrial Relations
BBUS 3880 - Teamwork in Organizations
BBUS 3920 - Employment Law
BBUS 4810 - Strategic Human Resource Staffing
BBUS 4830 - Compensation Management
BBUS 4840 - Learning and Organizational Development
BBUS 4860 - Selected Topics in HRM

Minor Requirements

For those wanting only an exposure to the field of Human Resource Management, a HRM Minor is available.

At least four of:
   BBUS 3840 - Industrial Relations
   BBUS 3880 - Teamwork in Organizations
   BBUS 3920 - Employment Law
   BBUS 4810 - Strategic Human Resource Staffing
   BBUS 4830 - Compensation Management
   BBUS 4840 - Learning and Organizational Development
   BBUS 4860 - Selected Topics in HRM

Typical Job Titles

  • Director of Human Resources
  • Training Officer
  • Industrial Relations Officer
  • EAP Coordinator
  • Chair, Collective Bargaining
  • Health and Safety Officer
  • Mediator/Arbitrator
  • Harassment Advisor
  • Employee Benefits Officer