Bachelor of Commerce – Human Resources Management - Humber College

Our Program

Find out how Humber Human Resources Management students are finding success.

Humber's four-year Bachelor of Commerce – Human Resources (HR) Management degree program focuses on applied professional HR practices and solutions. Gain the HR skills employers are looking for, including expertise in:

career development
compensation, pension and benefit plans
labour relations and employment law
international HRM
HR managerial accounting
recruitment and selection
performance management
health and safety
training and development
strategic planning.

In the first two years of the program you will take business-related courses such as marketing, accounting, economics and law. In the next two years, you will complete your HR specialization. While at Humber, gain practical skills through applied projects, such as developing a business plan for the start-up of a new HR department and learn how to develop processes from the idea stage through to execution.

You will learn from experienced faculty and a network of industry professionals who will help you understand the latest challenges in HR. Between your third and fourth years, you will complete a paid placement, giving you valuable industry experience.

"The placement was the highlight of the HR program. Having the chance to put classroom learning into practice while getting on-the-job training really sets Humber apart. The organization where I did my placement is looking to hire me immediately after I graduate. At Humber, we learn about HR theory, and we get to apply it. That is what employers want."
Erin, fourth-year student

Your Career

Look forward to a career in human resources (HR), building, shaping and supporting companies and organizations.

According to Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), "employers are placing greater emphasis on recruiting and retaining quality employees to handle increasingly complex jobs in our economy." Begin your career as an HR training co-ordinator, recruiter, compensation analyst, health and safety specialist, labour relations representative, benefits administrator, or HR generalist.

Since the HR business function is not industry-specific, needs exist in organizations in sectors including government, non-profit, manufacturing, hospitality, health care and financial services. The Greater Toronto Area is a leading centre for business, government and other sectors, leading to a need for qualified and experienced HR professionals.

Our Faculty

For information regarding faculty credentials for this program, visit humber.ca/faculty.

Work Placement

The Humber Human Resources Management degree program includes one full semester of paid work, for 14 weeks, in the summer between semesters six and seven, giving you the hands-on experience that employers value. Students find their placements, giving them the opportunity to work in the field they want to work in once they graduate. Humber works with employers and our industry partners to identify opportunities for students to pursue.

Your Future Study Options

Qualified graduates of this program may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study at many postsecondary institutions. For detailed information, visit humber.ca/transferguide.

Professional Accreditation, Endorsement and Recognition

The Human Resources Management degree program meets the most current standards and academic requirements set by the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA). Write the national exams and obtain your Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation. The HRPA charges a fee to write the national exam for its CHRP designation.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Grade 12U English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of 65 per cent. If English is not your first language, refer to the English Language Proficiency Policy
Any Grade 12U Mathematics. Students who do not possess Grade 12U Mathematics or who have achieved a mark below 60 per cent may be considered for admission. Students will be required to complete a math equivalency course during the first semester at Humber
Four Grade 12U or M courses in addition to those listed above with a minimum 65 per cent overall average

Note: For further information, refer to the Selection Procedures.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

Applicants who do not meet the above admission requirements should consider applying for Humber's Business Administration advanced diploma program, Business Management diploma program or Business – Marketing diploma program.

Graduates of the Business Administration advanced diploma program with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 70 per cent or more will be considered for admission to Humber's Bachelor of Commerce – Human Resources Management degree program. Graduates may then complete the degree program with the equivalent of four semesters of full-time study plus a paid work term. Graduates must also possess ENG4U, Humber's COMM 200/WRIT 100 or COMM 300/WRIT 200 with a grade of 70 per cent or more, plus any Grade 12U-level Mathematics or Humber's BMAT 220/BMAT 120 and BSTA 300/BSTA 200 with an average grade of 70 per cent or more.

Graduates of the Business Management diploma program and Business – Marketing diploma program with an overall GPA of 75 per cent or more will be considered for admission to Humber's Bachelor of Commerce – Human Resources Management degree program. Graduates may then complete the degree program with the equivalent of six semesters of full-time study plus a paid work term. Graduates must also possess ENG4U, Humber's COMM 200/WRIT 100 or COMM 300/WRIT 200 with a grade of 70 per cent or more, plus any Grade 12U-level Mathematics or Humber's BMAT 220/BMAT 120 and BSTA 300/BSTA 200 with an average grade of 70 per cent or more.

Mature students (applicants 21 years of age or over) and/or transfer students (applicants with postsecondary education) should refer to the Mature and Transfer Student Admissions Regulations for admission criteria.

Fees / Scholarships

The 2013/2014 fee for two semesters is

domestic $6,871.28
international $12,950.

Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2013/2014 academic year.

Fees are subject to change.
For more information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance.

Additional Costs

For information regarding fees for work terms, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance.

Alternative Course of Study

Upon completion of the first two years of a Humber Bachelor of Commerce degree program, students may transfer to one of the following areas instead of Human Resources Management: Accounting, e-Business Marketing, Fashion Management, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism Management, International Business, Management Studies, Marketing or Supply Chain Management.

Curriculum (View the 2012/13 Curriculum)

All returning students can view your curriculum by logging into SRS

Note: A one-hour non-credit course, Business Career Development, is delivered in Semester 5 to support students in obtaining a work placement.

Semester 1

Course Code	Course Name
ACCT 1000	Introductory Financial Accounting Introductory Financial Accounting Course Code: ACCT 1000 Accounting systems are the universal language for business worldwide. This introductory course covers the complete accounting cycle, from the recording of transactions in journals to the preparation of common types of financial statements used by businesses in Canada. Students examine how to record and summarize transactions into financial statements used by external stakeholders, prospective investors and businesses to manage internal operations.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
ECON 1000	Microeconomics Microeconomics Course Code: ECON 1000 Students are introduced to the concepts and analytical tools of microeconomics to examine how society and individuals use limited resources to meet their needs. Students develop an understanding of current events in the context of microeconomic theories including supply, demand, prices, incomes, markets, competition and market structures. Students examine the concepts of market failure and market power and the need for government intervention to achieve social and political goals.
LAW 1000	Business Law Business Law Course Code: LAW 1000 Students are introduced to the complex legal system in which businesses and consumers operate. The Canadian Constitution, as well statutory and common law relevant to business and consumer transactions are covered. Students receive an introduction to the laws of contracts and torts that form the basis of business relationships. Topics include sale of goods and consumer protection legislation, debtor-creditor relations, competition law, employment law, manufacturer?s product liability and intellectual property rights.
MKTG 1000	Marketing Marketing Course Code: MKTG 1000 This course provides an overview of all aspects of marketing as practiced by Canadian organizations today, both domestically and internationally. Students examine product, price, promotion and distribution frameworks as separate and integrated subsets of the marketing mix. These are explored as strategies to satisfy consumer wants and needs and to achieve organizational objectives. The course focuses on developing competencies in understanding the business environment and applying the tools and techniques of marketing research and analysis to develop effective marketing strategies. Legal, social, cultural and other elements of the marketing environment are considered in cases requiring research of current materials and practical application of concepts.

Semester 2

Course Code	Course Name
BUS 1500	Business Information Systems Business Information Systems Course Code: BUS 1500 This course provides students with an overview of information technology and its use in the achievement of organizational goals and strategic objectives. Students examine the role of information technology in managing operations, achieving a competitive advantage, and on organizational structure and employees. They also study the dynamics of information technology systems specific to various industry sectors.
BUS 1501	Business Communications Business Communications Course Code: BUS 1501 Effectively presenting oneself is essential in contemporary business where people must negotiate in increasingly complex and diverse workplaces. Students explore and practice methods of creating clear written, oral and interpersonal communication for proposals and presentations in business. They study communication theories, types of communication, and methods and vehicles that have an impact on their performance. Students enhance their ability to organize information based on purpose and audience, express ideas clearly, precisely and effectively, and use up-to-date technology for presentations.
ECON 1500	Macroeconomics Macroeconomics Course Code: ECON 1500 Students examine the operation of the Canadian economy as a whole. The course provides the theoretical constructs for understanding aggregate Canadian production, spending, saving, unemployment, and trade. Students examine how governments conduct monetary and fiscal policies to stabilize the economy and achieve economic goals. They also consider interest rates, inflation, the exchange rate of the Canadian dollar, growth, and the open economy.
MGMT 1500	Organizational Behaviour Organizational Behaviour Course Code:
STAT 1112	Statistics for Business Statistics for Business Course Code: STAT 1112 This is an introductory course in statistics for business students. Emphasis is on the application of statistical methods in three business areas: human resources, international business, and fashion management. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, chi-squared tests and analysis of variance.

Semester 3

Course Code	Course Name
BUS 2000	Ethics and Values Ethics and Values Course Code: BUS 2000 Students examine the ethical and evaluative issues in business and professional activities. They explore the role of ethics in a variety of business contexts and functions. Topics include the nature of values and ethical systems, duties and rights, private and public good, the consumer movement, social marketing, corporate governance, corporate social accounting, private rights, and professional ethics and responsibilities.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
HRM 2000	Human Resources Management Human Resources Management Course Code: HRM 2000 In this course, students explore the essential elements of human resources (HR) management and how it contributes to organizational goals. They examine the relationship between effective HR management, employee satisfaction and business strategy. Students receive an introduction to functional areas of HR including job analysis, selection and recruitment, orientation, training and career development, performance appraisals, compensation and benefits, labour legislation, health and safety requirements, human resource planning and workplace applications. Emphasis throughout the course is placed on the strategic role of HR in today’s business environment.
MKTG 2000	Customer Service Customer Service Course Code:
STAT 2112	Quantitative Methods for Business Quantitative Methods for Business Course Code: STAT 2112 This is an introductory course in quantitative methods for business students. Emphasis is on the application of quantitative methods in human resources management, fashion management and international business. Topics include decision analysis, linear programming, forecasting, project management, inventory models and waiting line models.

Semester 4

Course Code	Course Name
BUS 2500	e-Commerce e-Commerce Course Code: BUS 2500 Students will learn about current e-business models and the characteristics of business-to-business and retail e-commerce portals. The course explores a variety of web-related design and technology subjects such as e-business architecture security and applications. The major e-Commerce industrial sectors are explored from the business models, strategic, and financial perspectives.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
FIN 2500	Financial Management Financial Management Course Code: FIN 2500 Students examine the basic theoretical concepts of finance that are required for effective decision-making in a variety of business environments. Topics include financial ratio analysis, budgeting, forecasting, evaluation of intangibles, short- or long-term financing, equity or non-equity financing arrangements, venture capital, capital budgeting, as well as cost and risk factors associated with capital budgeting.
HRM 2500	Labour Economics Labour Economics Course Code: HRM 2500 This course introduces the fundamental ideas of modern labour economics. It presents the tools of economics as applied to the study of labour demand, labour supply, wage and employment determination, compensation, human capital theory, immigration, unions, and unemployment. Particular emphasis is placed on the Canadian labour market and its institutions.
MGMT 2500	Operations Management Operations Management Course Code: MGMT 2500 This course focuses on the decision-making role of the operations manager in transforming organizational inputs into desired outputs. The main areas of operations management - purchasing/supply chain, inventory, quality management and production - constitute on average 80 per cent of the costs of a business. Therefore, they have a major impact on its competitiveness and profitability. The major issues and problems of designing, scheduling, operating and controlling the operation system (goods and services) are also examined.

Semester 5

Course Code	Course Name
BUS 3004	Business Career Development Business Career Development Course Code: BUS 3004 In this course students develop the skills and techniques necessary for successfully pursuing job opportunities and career advancement in their chosen field. Students also acquire research skills to assess the employment marketplace, gain insight into the preparation of effective resum?s, and hone their job interview skills. The course features informational interviews and stresses the importance of networking and promotional opportunities. Students develop the requisite approach to effectively articulate how their skills will meet the needs of potential employers.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
HRM 3000	Recruitment and Selection Recruitment and Selection Course Code: HRM 3000 This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required by a human resources practitioner to attract, select and, retain an effective workforce that will allow an organization to achieve its goals. It provides an up-to-date review of the current issues and methodologies that are used for recruiting and selection. The field of staffing has become more quantitative and subject to both federal and provincial human rights legislation so the course will examine the impact of legislation and court rulings on recruitment and selection. Students will be provided with opportunities to explore both the objective and subjective nature of interviews, to evaluate interviewing techniques (behavioural and situational), and to practice interviewing approaches.
HRM 3001	Compensation Compensation Course Code: HRM 3001 This course is designed to provide a systematic framework for identifying, designing, and ultimately managing a value-added organizational compensation system. Students will examine the formulation of a reward and compensation strategy. They will be provided with opportunities to investigate methods for determining compensation approaches and values. Topics include: designing performance and indirect pay; and implementing, managing, evaluating, and adapting the organization compensation system. The focus will be on applying compensation strategies.
HRM 3002	Training and Development Training and Development Course Code: HRM 3002 In this course, students examine the process of defining, designing and delivering training and development within the larger human resource area. They develop an understanding of the components of training and development; assessment of need, design and delivery of training activities; assessment of those activities; and marketing training and development to the larger organization. Emphasis within this course is placed on the critical value training and development provides in advancing the strategy and efficiency of the organization.
LAW 3000	Employment Law Employment Law Course Code: LAW 3000 This course is designed to provide the human resource professional with insight into the laws affecting employment in Canada, with a focus on Ontario. Students will review both the common law and statutory requirements as they relate to the employment relationship. The topics for examination include key employment statutes: employment standards, human rights, occupational health and safety, equity, and privacy. Common law topics include the rules governing creation and interpretation of the employment contract, as well as the law of wrongful dismissal. Students will become familiar with the legal issues relating to the employer-employee relationship and how both the common law and employment legislation impact on human resources management.

Semester 6

Course Code	Course Name
ACCT 3500	HR Managerial Accounting HR Managerial Accounting Course Code: ACCT 3500 Financial and accounting information serves the organization by providing a summary of business plans and operational results. It is important that the human resource manager understand the measurement bases used by finance and accounting and the underlying techniques used. This course provides the opportunity for the student to examine in detail the conceptual foundations of financial and accounting measurement, and how they apply to managerial accounting. Emphasis will be on the use of organizational information to assist in the management of various functions within the organization including the human resource unit. The focus will be on performance measurement.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
HRM 3500	Occupational Health and Safety Occupational Health and Safety Course Code: HRM 3500 This course is a comprehensive analysis of current occupational health and safety laws in Canada as outlined in occupational health and safety legislation and regulations; Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) regulations and workers? compensation statutes. Participants in this course will examine the application of the law and review the roles and responsibilities of the key stakeholders: (government, employers, unions, and workers) in achieving a healthy and safe workplace. There will be an exploration of hazards, hazard recognition and control methods, training, emergency preparedness, ergonomics, and effective accident investigation techniques. Emphasis is placed on the role of the human resource professional in promoting employee safety and wellness.
HRM 3501	HR Planning HR Planning Course Code: HRM 3501 The goal of the course is to provide an appreciation of the essential elements and strategic importance of the human resource (HR) planning process in an organization. Students are challenged with the issues of changing demographics, rightsizing, technological change, international human resources management, corporate repositioning, cost containment, and productivity improvement. They will examine the functions of analyzing, assessing, and planning for the human resource requirements of organizational, business, and strategic plans. Both quantitative and qualitative concepts, approaches, and techniques are explored. There will be a focus on aligning HR strategies with business strategies in order to contribute to organizational effectiveness.
HRM 3502	Labour Relations Labour Relations Course Code: HRM 3502 This course examines the theories, institutions and processes of industrial relations in Canada It covers the issues involved in labour-management relations, including the historical development of the trade union movement, union structures and functions, the organizing drive, certification processes, the grievance process, and labour legislation. Students will have the opportunity to experience the collective bargaining process through a simulated bargaining exercise. The aim is to expose the student to the complexities of the labour-management relationship and to explore various approaches for effectively managing this critical human resource management function.
WORK 3504	Paid Work Term Paid Work Term Course Code: WORK 3504 This is a paid 14-week work term.

Semester 7

Course Code	Course Name
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
HRM 4000	Pension and Benefit Plans Pension and Benefit Plans Course Code: HRM 4000 Employee benefits constitute an indirect form of compensation that is intended to improve the quality of work life for employees. Pensions may be seen as deferred income that employees accumulate during their working lives. This course provides insight into the characteristics, features, and role of employee pension and benefit plans. The student is provided with a comprehensive overview of the most common employer and government provided insurance, disability and pension plans that are found in Canadian organizations. The course examines such topics as group insurance, government benefit plans, health-care benefits and elements of pension plans.
HRM 4001	HR Research Methods HR Research Methods Course Code: HRM 4001 This course presents methods for developing and conducting research and measuring and evaluating human resources practices. It provides knowledge into the background, methods and reasons for conducting research and offers practice in designing and conducting research and drawing inference from the results. Human resource professionals need to be competent in research methods, research management, research analysis, and reporting research findings. Competence is developed in a variety of research skills including survey design, measurement, sampling, and statistical techniques.
HRM 4002	Performance Management Performance Management Course Code: HRM 4002 Performance management is a strategic, interactive and on-going process designed to contribute to organizational success and create a work environment in which people are enabled to perform to the best of their abilities. It integrates organizational, departmental and individual goals with performance standards and provides a framework in which managers can support their team members. This course will explore the various elements of the employee performance management process including performance planning, performance facilitation, performance assessment, and performance improvement. Students will also review how performance management is linked to other human resources (HR) functions, examine the issues involved in implementing and evaluating a performance management process and explore HR?s role in supporting individuals and departments in making the process work effectively.
MGMT 3500	Project Management Project Management Course Code: MGMT 3500 This course provides students with the skills and knowledge to deliver change to organizations through the successful use of projects. Students will learn and apply project management methodologies, tools, and techniques required to initiate, plan, execute, and close projects. The students' general understanding of project management is further developed by applying the skills and knowledge to business projects. Project management software is employed.

Semester 8

Course Code	Course Name
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
HRM 4500	International HR Management International HR Management Course Code: HRM 4500 In order to maximize performance, establish competitive advantage, or expand into foreign markets, Canadian companies are becoming more global in their outlook and practices. An important element in the success of these companies is the effective management of human resources at home and abroad. This course in international human resources management will allow students specializing in human resources (HR) management to understand the importance of international business and to efficiently manage the recruitment, development and compensation of expatriate managers and locally engaged international employees. Cultural differences and the strong influence of diversity will be addressed in terms of performance management, employee relations, and social responsibility, particularly with regard to foreign country operations. Key issues in international human resources management will be studied, supported by examples from a wide selection of companies, joint ventures or multinational corporations present in Asia, Latin America, Africa, Europe and North America.
HRM 4501	Applied HR Policies Applied HR Policies Course Code: HRM 4501 This course is designed to give students hands-on experience in dealing with a wide range of human resources issues in many different work environments. Students will research and develop strategies, policies and procedures essential to effective human resources (HR) management. Knowledge of several specific functional areas will enable students to link and integrate common strategies within a particular workplace, based on their research of best practices. Particular emphasis will be placed on the importance of diversity as a consideration within several policy areas. This course also includes a semester-long, computer-based HR Management simulation exercise. By simulating the ongoing activities and decisions required within an HR department, this team exercise gives students the opportunity to apply and integrate the material learned in this course and throughout the program to a dynamic real-life situation. Each quarter students make decisions related to such HR issues as recruitment, training, compensation, and diversity, all within practical budgetary constraints.
HRM 4502	HR Business Project HR Business Project Course Code: HRM 4502 In this capstone course, students will apply the business and human resources knowledge and skills developed throughout the entire degree program to develop a comprehensive and detailed business plan for the start-up of a human resources (HR) department where no formal centralized HR function exists in the company. Students will be expected to analyze the requirements drawing on their knowledge of the organization and its operations as well as on their analysis of relevant and current theory and research, present their solutions and argue in favour of the recommended option. The plan and accompanying rationale should reflect a clear purpose, thorough research, thoughtful analysis, logically sequenced arguments and a well-justified recommendation. As part of the business plan, student groups will make a formal presentation to the company chief executive officer (CEO).
MGMT 4502	Strategic Management Strategic Management Course Code: MGMT 4502 Success in the increasingly competitive landscape faced by organizations today demands the formulation and implementation of effective strategies. In this course, students will develop the ability to discuss and apply strategic management concepts and tools to various Canadian and international organizations in a variety of contexts. The will have the opportunity to examine management issues as presented in the many case studies included to provide a rich set of learning experiences. Topic include: strategic positioning, strategic choice, and strategy in action. The course will also examine the role of leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship and the dynamics of change as a means of responding to the fluid environments in which organizations function.

Humber has been granted a consent by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this degree for a seven-year term starting February 19, 2007. In conformity with the Minister’s criteria and requirements, Humber will submit an application for the renewal of the consent for this program 12 months prior to the expiration of the consent. Humber will ensure that all students admitted to this program will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.

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