Business Management - Human Resources Management Major
Learn to manage a diverse workforce, recruit employees strategically, retain good personnel and train and develop your employees while fostering a fair, diverse, and ethical work environment.
1st & 2nd Semester
The first two semesters of the program are common for all Business Management Majors.
Business Management students must declare their Major before course intentions in March of their first year. See How to Change My Plan or Major for more information.
3rd & 4th Semester
5th & 6th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Three courses from the following:
- ECN 605 Labour Economics
- LAW 529 Employment and Labour Law
- MHR 505 Organizational Behaviour II
- MHR 522 Union Management Relations
- MHR 600 Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- MHR 623 Recruitment and Selection
- MHR 640 Leadership
- MHR 650 Management of Change
- MHR 670 Special Topics in Org Behav and HR Mgmt
- MHR 671 Human Resources Information Systems
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
- MHR 711 Occupational Health and Safety
- MHR 721 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- MHR 733 Training and Development
- MHR 749 Compensation Management
- MHR 841 Organization Theory and Design
- MHR 849 Human Resources Planning
- MHR 850 Coaching, Facilitation and Internal Consulting
- PPA 319 Politics of Work and Labour
- SOC 472 At Work in a Changing World
See also Optional Concentrations below.
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
7th & 8th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES¶:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Four courses from the following:
- ECN 605 Labour Economics
- LAW 529 Employment and Labour Law
- LAW 606 Advanced Issues in Labour and Employment Law
- MHR 505 Organizational Behaviour II
- MHR 522 Union Management Relations
- MHR 600 Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- MHR 623 Recruitment and Selection
- MHR 640 Leadership
- MHR 650 Management of Change
- MHR 670 Special Topics in Org Behav and HR Mgmt
- MHR 671 Human Resources Information Systems
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
- MHR 711 Occupational Health and Safety
- MHR 721 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- MHR 733 Training and Development
- MHR 749 Compensation Management
- MHR 841 Organization Theory and Design
- MHR 849 Human Resources Planning
- MHR 850 Coaching, Facilitation and Internal Consulting
- PPA 319 Politics of Work and Labour
- SOC 472 At Work in a Changing World
See also Optional Concentrations below.
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
¶ Offered in Fall term only.
The Human Resources Management/Organizational Behaviour Department offers an optional co-op program which provides graduates with up to 16 months of work experience integrated into their academic program.
Students wishing to be considered for this program must apply for admission into the co-op option upon completion of their fourth semester of the program. Admission into the co-op program is based on the following four items:
- Recommended CGPA of 3.0. Subject to competition, grades above 3.0 may be required
- Resume/Cover Letter
- Evidence of superior oral and written communication skills
- Interview
Students commence work terms upon completion of third year of the program and the co-op program extends the Human Resources Management program to five years from four. The School/Department cannot guarantee work term jobs, but the Business Career Hub (opens in new window) and the School/Department will prospect for employers and make every effort to locate suitable positions, as well as be available to advise students on their search for program-related jobs. The co-op program enables students to earn prevailing wages for the level of responsibility and contribution of the jobs they perform and thus finance at least part of their university education.
Beginning with applications for Fall 2025, students will have the choice to apply for the regular four-year undergraduate program or a five-year co-op option.
The sequencing of academic and work terms is shown below. Please be advised that this schedule may be subject to revisions.
1st & 2nd Semester
The first two semesters of the program are common for all Business Management Majors.
Business Management students must declare their Major before course intentions in March of their first year. See How to Change My Plan or Major for more information.
3rd & 4th Semester
5th & 6th Semester
5th Semester (Offered in Fall Only)
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from the following:
- ECN 605 Labour Economics
- LAW 529 Employment and Labour Law
- MHR 505 Organizational Behaviour II
- MHR 522 Union Management Relations
- MHR 600 Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- MHR 623 Recruitment and Selection
- MHR 640 Leadership
- MHR 650 Management of Change
- MHR 670 Special Topics in Org Behav and HR Mgmt
- MHR 671 Human Resources Information Systems
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
- MHR 711 Occupational Health and Safety
- MHR 721 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- MHR 733 Training and Development
- MHR 749 Compensation Management
- MHR 841 Organization Theory and Design
- MHR 849 Human Resources Planning
- MHR 850 Coaching, Facilitation and Internal Consulting
- PPA 319 Politics of Work and Labour
- SOC 472 At Work in a Changing World
See also Optional Concentrations below.
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
6th Semester (Offered in Fall Only)
Revised curriculum begins Fall 2024 for students admitted Fall 2021 and after.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- ECN 605 Labour Economics
- LAW 529 Employment and Labour Law
- MHR 505 Organizational Behaviour II
- MHR 522 Union Management Relations
- MHR 600 Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- MHR 623 Recruitment and Selection
- MHR 640 Leadership
- MHR 650 Management of Change
- MHR 670 Special Topics in Org Behav and HR Mgmt
- MHR 671 Human Resources Information Systems
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
- MHR 711 Occupational Health and Safety
- MHR 721 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- MHR 733 Training and Development
- MHR 749 Compensation Management
- MHR 841 Organization Theory and Design
- MHR 849 Human Resources Planning
- MHR 850 Coaching, Facilitation and Internal Consulting
- PPA 319 Politics of Work and Labour
- SOC 472 At Work in a Changing World
See also Optional Concentrations below.
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives
7th & 8th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES¶:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Four courses from the following:
- ECN 605 Labour Economics
- LAW 529 Employment and Labour Law
- LAW 606 Advanced Issues in Labour and Employment Law
- MHR 505 Organizational Behaviour II
- MHR 522 Union Management Relations
- MHR 600 Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- MHR 623 Recruitment and Selection
- MHR 640 Leadership
- MHR 650 Management of Change
- MHR 670 Special Topics in Org Behav and HR Mgmt
- MHR 671 Human Resources Information Systems
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
- MHR 711 Occupational Health and Safety
- MHR 721 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- MHR 733 Training and Development
- MHR 749 Compensation Management
- MHR 841 Organization Theory and Design
- MHR 849 Human Resources Planning
- MHR 850 Coaching, Facilitation and Internal Consulting
- PPA 319 Politics of Work and Labour
- SOC 472 At Work in a Changing World
See also Optional Concentrations below.
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
¶ Offered in Fall term only.
Sequencing of Academic and Work terms
The sequencing of academic and work terms is shown below. Please be advised that this schedule may be subject to revisions.
Work terms are graded on a pass/fail basis. Each work term is assessed by the Co-op Faculty Advisor on the basis of the student's comprehensive written report and the employer's evaluation of the student's performance on the job.
NOTE: Students are expected to follow the sequence prescribed for their program. Graduation with the co-op designation requires successful completion of a minimum of 3 work terms.
Direct Entry students will normally be admitted into 5th semester (3rd Year) of this program. Students should refer to their Offer of Admission for details.
5th & 6th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Three courses from the following:
- ECN 605 Labour Economics
- LAW 529 Employment and Labour Law
- MHR 505 Organizational Behaviour II
- MHR 522 Union Management Relations
- MHR 600 Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- MHR 623 Recruitment and Selection
- MHR 640 Leadership
- MHR 650 Management of Change
- MHR 670 Special Topics in Org Behav and HR Mgmt
- MHR 671 Human Resources Information Systems
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
- MHR 711 Occupational Health and Safety
- MHR 721 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- MHR 733 Training and Development
- MHR 749 Compensation Management
- MHR 841 Organization Theory and Design
- MHR 849 Human Resources Planning
- MHR 850 Coaching, Facilitation and Internal Consulting
- PPA 319 Politics of Work and Labour
- SOC 472 At Work in a Changing World
See also Optional Concentrations below.
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
7th & 8th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES¶:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Four courses from the following:
- ECN 605 Labour Economics
- LAW 529 Employment and Labour Law
- LAW 606 Advanced Issues in Labour and Employment Law
- MHR 505 Organizational Behaviour II
- MHR 522 Union Management Relations
- MHR 600 Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- MHR 623 Recruitment and Selection
- MHR 640 Leadership
- MHR 650 Management of Change
- MHR 670 Special Topics in Org Behav and HR Mgmt
- MHR 671 Human Resources Information Systems
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
- MHR 711 Occupational Health and Safety
- MHR 721 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- MHR 733 Training and Development
- MHR 749 Compensation Management
- MHR 841 Organization Theory and Design
- MHR 849 Human Resources Planning
- MHR 850 Coaching, Facilitation and Internal Consulting
- PPA 319 Politics of Work and Labour
- SOC 472 At Work in a Changing World
See also Optional Concentrations below.
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
¶ Offered in Fall term only.
The Human Resources Management/Organizational Behaviour Department offers direct-entry students an optional co-op program which provides graduates with up to 16 months of work experience integrated into their academic program.
Students wishing to be considered for this program must apply for admission into the co-op option by September 30. Admission into the co-op program is based on the following four items:
- Recommended CGPA of 3.0. Subject to competition, grades above 3.0 may be required
- Resume/Cover Letter
- Evidence of superior oral and written communication skills
- Interview
Students commence work terms upon completion of third year of the program and the co-op program extends the Human Resources Management program to three years from two.
The School/Department cannot guarantee work term jobs, but the Business Career Hub (opens in new window) and the School/Department will prospect for employers and make every effort to locate suitable positions, as well as be available to advise students on their search for program-related jobs. The co-op program enables students to earn prevailing wages for the level of responsibility and contribution of the jobs they perform and thus finance at least part of their university education.
The sequencing of academic and work terms is shown below. Please be advised that this schedule may be subject to revisions.
5th & 6th Semester
5th Semester (Offered in Fall Only)
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from the following:
- ECN 605 Labour Economics
- LAW 529 Employment and Labour Law
- MHR 505 Organizational Behaviour II
- MHR 522 Union Management Relations
- MHR 600 Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- MHR 623 Recruitment and Selection
- MHR 640 Leadership
- MHR 650 Management of Change
- MHR 670 Special Topics in Org Behav and HR Mgmt
- MHR 671 Human Resources Information Systems
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
- MHR 711 Occupational Health and Safety
- MHR 721 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- MHR 733 Training and Development
- MHR 749 Compensation Management
- MHR 841 Organization Theory and Design
- MHR 849 Human Resources Planning
- MHR 850 Coaching, Facilitation and Internal Consulting
- PPA 319 Politics of Work and Labour
- SOC 472 At Work in a Changing World
See also Optional Concentrations below.
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
6th Semester (Offered in Fall Only)
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- ECN 605 Labour Economics
- LAW 529 Employment and Labour Law
- MHR 505 Organizational Behaviour II
- MHR 522 Union Management Relations
- MHR 600 Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- MHR 623 Recruitment and Selection
- MHR 640 Leadership
- MHR 650 Management of Change
- MHR 670 Special Topics in Org Behav and HR Mgmt
- MHR 671 Human Resources Information Systems
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
- MHR 711 Occupational Health and Safety
- MHR 721 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- MHR 733 Training and Development
- MHR 749 Compensation Management
- MHR 841 Organization Theory and Design
- MHR 849 Human Resources Planning
- MHR 850 Coaching, Facilitation and Internal Consulting
- PPA 319 Politics of Work and Labour
- SOC 472 At Work in a Changing World
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives
7th & 8th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES¶:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Four courses from the following:
- ECN 605 Labour Economics
- LAW 529 Employment and Labour Law
- LAW 606 Advanced Issues in Labour and Employment Law
- MHR 505 Organizational Behaviour II
- MHR 522 Union Management Relations
- MHR 600 Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- MHR 623 Recruitment and Selection
- MHR 640 Leadership
- MHR 650 Management of Change
- MHR 670 Special Topics in Org Behav and HR Mgmt
- MHR 671 Human Resources Information Systems
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
- MHR 711 Occupational Health and Safety
- MHR 721 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- MHR 733 Training and Development
- MHR 749 Compensation Management
- MHR 841 Organization Theory and Design
- MHR 849 Human Resources Planning
- MHR 850 Coaching, Facilitation and Internal Consulting
- PPA 319 Politics of Work and Labour
- SOC 472 At Work in a Changing World
See also Optional Concentrations below.
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
¶ Offered in Fall term only.
Sequencing of Academic and Work terms
The sequencing of academic and work terms is shown below. Please be advised that this schedule may be subject to revisions.
Work terms are graded on a pass/fail basis. Each work term is assessed by the Co-op Faculty Advisor on the basis of the student's comprehensive written report and the employer's evaluation of the student's performance on the job.
NOTE: Students are expected to follow the sequence prescribed for their program. Deviation from the sequence requires the submission of a formal request to the Co-op Faculty Advisor and approval from the School. With permission from the School/Department, students may be allowed to graduate with the co-op endorsement with fewer than the prescribed work terms.
1st & 2nd Semester
The first two semesters of the program are common for all Business Management Majors.
Business Management students must declare their Major before course intentions in March of their first year. See How to Change My Plan or Major for more information.
3rd & 4th Semester
5th & 6th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Three courses from the following:
- ECN 605 Labour Economics
- LAW 529 Employment and Labour Law
- MHR 505 Organizational Behaviour II
- MHR 522 Union Management Relations
- MHR 600 Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- MHR 623 Recruitment and Selection
- MHR 640 Leadership
- MHR 650 Management of Change
- MHR 670 Special Topics in Org Behav and HR Mgmt
- MHR 671 Human Resources Information Systems
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
- MHR 711 Occupational Health and Safety
- MHR 721 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- MHR 733 Training and Development
- MHR 749 Compensation Management
- MHR 841 Organization Theory and Design
- MHR 849 Human Resources Planning
- MHR 850 Coaching, Facilitation and Internal Consulting
- PPA 319 Politics of Work and Labour
- SOC 472 At Work in a Changing World
See also Optional Concentrations below.
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
7th & 8th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES¶:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Four courses from the following:
- ECN 605 Labour Economics
- LAW 529 Employment and Labour Law
- LAW 606 Advanced Issues in Labour and Employment Law
- MHR 505 Organizational Behaviour II
- MHR 522 Union Management Relations
- MHR 600 Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- MHR 623 Recruitment and Selection
- MHR 640 Leadership
- MHR 650 Management of Change
- MHR 670 Special Topics in Org Behav and HR Mgmt
- MHR 671 Human Resources Information Systems
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
- MHR 711 Occupational Health and Safety
- MHR 721 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- MHR 733 Training and Development
- MHR 749 Compensation Management
- MHR 841 Organization Theory and Design
- MHR 849 Human Resources Planning
- MHR 850 Coaching, Facilitation and Internal Consulting
- PPA 319 Politics of Work and Labour
- SOC 472 At Work in a Changing World
See also Optional Concentrations below.
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
¶ Offered in Fall term only.
Direct Entry students will normally be admitted into 5th semester (3rd Year) of this program. Students should refer to their Offer of Admission for details.
5th & 6th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Three courses from the following:
- ECN 605 Labour Economics
- LAW 529 Employment and Labour Law
- MHR 505 Organizational Behaviour II
- MHR 522 Union Management Relations
- MHR 600 Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- MHR 623 Recruitment and Selection
- MHR 640 Leadership
- MHR 650 Management of Change
- MHR 670 Special Topics in Org Behav and HR Mgmt
- MHR 671 Human Resources Information Systems
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
- MHR 711 Occupational Health and Safety
- MHR 721 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- MHR 733 Training and Development
- MHR 749 Compensation Management
- MHR 841 Organization Theory and Design
- MHR 849 Human Resources Planning
- MHR 850 Coaching, Facilitation and Internal Consulting
- PPA 319 Politics of Work and Labour
- SOC 472 At Work in a Changing World
See also Optional Concentrations below.
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
7th & 8th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES¶:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Four courses from the following:
- ECN 605 Labour Economics
- LAW 529 Employment and Labour Law
- LAW 606 Advanced Issues in Labour and Employment Law
- MHR 505 Organizational Behaviour II
- MHR 522 Union Management Relations
- MHR 600 Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- MHR 623 Recruitment and Selection
- MHR 640 Leadership
- MHR 650 Management of Change
- MHR 670 Special Topics in Org Behav and HR Mgmt
- MHR 671 Human Resources Information Systems
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
- MHR 711 Occupational Health and Safety
- MHR 721 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- MHR 733 Training and Development
- MHR 749 Compensation Management
- MHR 841 Organization Theory and Design
- MHR 849 Human Resources Planning
- MHR 850 Coaching, Facilitation and Internal Consulting
- PPA 319 Politics of Work and Labour
- SOC 472 At Work in a Changing World
See also Optional Concentrations below.
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
¶ Offered in Fall term only.
A Concentration is a structured plan of study within a program (6 to 12 core or professional electives) that provides an opportunity for advanced or in-depth study in a particular area of interest. Students must declare their concentration prior to applying to graduate. Courses used to fulfil the requirements of a concentration cannot also be used to fulfil the requirements of a minor.
Human Resources Management Majors (regular and co-operative programs) may select one of the following optional 6-course Concentrations from their Professional Table. Students may complete only one Concentration.
Concentration in Organizational Behaviour
Students must complete six (6) courses from the following:
- MHR 505 Organizational Behaviour II
- MHR 600 Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- MHR 640 Leadership
- MHR 650 Management of Change
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
- MHR 721 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- MHR 841 Organization Theory and Design
- MHR 850 Coaching, Facilitation and Internal Consulting
Concentration in Industrial Relations
Students must complete six (6) courses from the following:
- ECN 605 Labour Economics
- LAW 529 Employment and Labour Law
- LAW 606 Advanced Issues in Labour and Employment Law
- MHR 522 Union Management Relations
- MHR 711 Occupational Health and Safety
- MHR 721 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- PPA 319 Politics of Work and Labour
- SOC 472 At Work in a Changing World