Human resource managers are leaders. They help maximize an organization by optimizing the effectiveness of its employees.

This focus area helps students learn about best practices in human resources management, and prepares them for all aspects of the employment relationship.

It empowers students with the leadership, teamwork, communication and strategic planning skills necessary for a successful career in human resources management.

Kathryn Stokes talks about the type of skills students can develop in this focus area:

Courses

Students should consider the following elective courses, which are typically offered at least every two years:

• BUSI 4305: New Directions in Organizational Behaviour
• BUSI 4315: Organizational Theory*
• BUSI 4322: Employee Recruitment and Selection
• BUSI 4326: International Human Resources Management
• BUSI 5320: Human Resource Management Training
• BUSI 5325: Seminar in Human Resource Management
• BUSI 6048: Inclusion and Diversity at Work
• BUSI 6054: Leading and Managing Teams

Most course descriptions are available through the University Calendar.

*This is a core course for students in the pre-2022 programs and an elective for students in the post-2022 programs.

Career pathways

Undergraduate students who complete Business 5320: Human Resource Management Training and Business 5325: Seminar in Human Resources Management, and who earn an overall average of 70 per cent in their program, may apply to waive the national entry exam from CPHR Canada towards becoming a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR). They may also be exempted from other preparatory courses towards this professional designation.

Careers

• Employment development advisor
• Human resources business partner
• Human resources consultant
• Job analyst
• Occupational health and safety advisor/co-ordinator