Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) program with a specialization in Human Resource Management (HRM) provides students with a comprehensive understanding of how to manage personnel and teams to ensure business success. The program covers topics such as recruitment and selection, compensation, training, and employee maintenance.

Program Structure

The B.Com. program with a specialization in HRM offers two options: a cooperative education regime and a French immersion regime. Students can also combine their HRM specialization with another option or a minor.

Examples of Combinations

• HRM + Marketing
• HRM + Management
• HRM + Minor in Psychology
• HRM + Minor in Sociology
• HRM + Minor in Indigenous Studies
• HRM + Minor in Public Administration

Course Examples

• Organization Staffing
• Industrial Relations
• Compensation Administration
• International Training and Development for Sustainability
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Strategic Human Resource Planning

Experiential Learning

The Telfer Human Resource Association, a student-run club, aims to promote the field of HRM and organize conferences on current topics to establish connections between students and HR professionals. The association also creates opportunities for students through networking activities, fundraising campaigns, and scholarship offerings.

Professional Certifications

Students in the HRM specialization can choose specific courses to meet the academic requirements for the Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) designation.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the HRM specialization can pursue careers as:

• Human Resource Manager
• Human Resource Consultant
• Recruitment Agent
• Employment Equity Officer
• Labour Relations Officer
• Compensation Analyst
• Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Grievance Officer
• Union Negotiator
• Instructional Designer
• Career Development Specialist
• Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

Program Details

The B.Com. program with a specialization in HRM is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in HRM principles and practices. The program is offered in both English and French and can be combined with other specializations or minors. Students can also participate in cooperative education and gain practical experience in the field.