Bachelor of Human Resource Management

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Courses - September 2025

Level 1

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Introduction to Business with International Applications
BUS71190

Organizational Behaviour with International Applications
BUS71200

Information Management
COMP72370

Conestoga 101
CON0101

Academic Communications
ENGL71000

Business Math
MATH71775

Level 2

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Introductory Accounting
ACCT71210

Business Process Integration
BUS71000

Introduction to Economics
ECON71000

Human Resource Management
HRM72105

Employment Law
HRM73000

Electives: Interdisciplinary Elective
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options

Level 3

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Introduction to Sustainability with International Applications
BUS72000

Description: Stakeholder opinions about how an organization responds to social and environmental issues is increasingly shown to have a positive or negative impact on the financial performance of a business. Organizations therefore, must have the knowledge and tools to manage stakeholder expectations regarding sustainability. This course introduces students to the fundamentals of sustainability in business, in both national and international environments. Students will explore definitions, history, theories and principles of sustainability to build analytical, communication and critical thinking skills for solving real world problems. Through case studies and simulations students will develop practical skills including building the business case for sustainability, integrating sustainability in functional areas of business, managing stakeholder expectations, reporting on sustainability issues, practicing corporate social responsibility and bringing systemic change while simultaneously increasing business profitability. Upon course completion, students will be able to assess problems, analyze situations and propose solutions through benchmarking, materiality analysis, stakeholder engagement and effective change management. Students will make recommendations to help organizations transition toward sustainable practices. Lastly, they will be able to evaluate the future of sustainability within organizations and societies.

Hours: 42
Credits: 3
Pre-Requisites:
CoRequisites:
Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
HRM72010

Strategic Workforce Planning
HRM73010

Operations Management I
OPER71260

Statistics
STAT72105

Electives: Interdisciplinary Elective
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options

Level 4

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Managerial Accounting
ACCT72500

Co-op and Career Preparation
CEPR71050

Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
HRM72020

Recruitment and Selection
HRM73045

Labour and Employee Relations
HRM73050

Conflict Management
SOC73180

Electives: Interdisciplinary Elective
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options

Level 5

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International Business Planning and Strategy
BUS74020

Description: This is a capstone course for students requiring them to apply the principles and knowledge obtained in all other business disciplines to a specific business situation whether domestic or international. The course uses a broad theoretical perspective combined with experiential learning to equip students with the knowledge, attitudes and behaviours needed to effectively participate in the development of overall strategy and operational tactics, and to prepare students to participate in the strategic planning process within a global economy. Adopting a resource based view of the firm, students will be exposed to leading strategic theories and tactics at global, corporate, business units and functional levels. Students will be asked to analyse sources of competitive advantage and profitability using a wide range of approaches to develop a comprehensive SWOT (Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats) analysis and to formulate realistic recommendations. Differences among embryonic, growth and mature industries, and the techniques needed to prosper in technologically driven industries, will be examined. Specific challenges and techniques associated with entry into international markets will be explored, along with the challenges associated with resource allocation. Students will have an opportunity to explore techniques to foster B2B and B2C relationships.

Hours: 56
Credits: 4
Pre-Requisites: HRM72100 OR HRM72105 OR MGMT72100
CoRequisites:
Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Learning and Development
HRM73030

Total Rewards
HRM74030

Business Analytics and Data Visualization
INFO72010

Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness
OHS73005

Level 6

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Co-op Work Term I (Bachelor Human Resource Mgt)
COOP73090

Level 7

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Co-op Work Term II (Bachelor Human Resource Mgt)
COOP73110

Level 8

Course details

Organizational Effectiveness
BUS74120

Talent Management
HRM73020

Future of Work
HRM73070

Business Law
LAW72205

Electives: Interdisciplinary Elective
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options

Please note:

Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs are based on the most recent available data through the Conestoga Campus Store.

Program outcomes

Develop, plan the implementation, and evaluate employee recruitment, selection, and retention strategies and processes.
Design, implement and administer the performance management program, based on a thorough examination of the process in order to align with the organizational plans and goals.
Design, implement and evaluate ROI for employee development programs, such as onboarding, orientation, and training to align with organizational strategic objectives.
Analyze and implement human resource management processes and labour relations strategies (such as Alternative Dispute Resolution) in unionized and non-unionized environments to support employee engagement and retention.
Design, develop, implement, administer, and communicate the organizations compensation strategy in alignment with the organization's strategic goals/objectives.
Review, monitor, update, and evaluate OHS policies and practices to ensure the health and safety of employees in the workplace and compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Code.
Collect, analyze, and disseminate data as part of the annual review process to internal and external stakeholders, using Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and relevant technologies.
Examine current organizational culture to effectively support adaptation strategies to a variety of planned and unplanned organizational changes.
Develop, evaluate, and communicate information related to human resource management functions, that is regular, relevant, and timely.
Manage own professional development and provide leadership to others in the achievement of ongoing competence in human resources professional practice.
Develop, communicate, and implement the HR business plan to support the organization's strategic plan.
Manage the HR strategic process by conducting regular research, reviewing trends, and providing recommendations to evaluate HR practices.