The BSc. Human Resource Management concentration Degree allows student to merge the practice and theory of human resource management, leading to greater efficiency and effectiveness in managing human capital within an organization. The concentration develops a student’s competencies in forecasting human resource needs as well as the recruitment, selection, training, and development of employees. Human resource managers are also involved in designing performance appraisal systems, developing compensation and benefit programs, monitoring employee health and safety, and establishing cooperative working relationships with organized labour, all of which are covered in the coursework. The human resource management curriculum also addresses analyzing current labour force trends, treating employees fairly, encouraging diversity, and understanding the foundations of employment law. Students also have the option of earning the Associate Professional in Human Resources - International™ (aPHRi™) from HRCI. This is the perfect certification to help propel their career growth and provide them with the confidence to launch into the HR profession.
Programme Objectives
Programme Objectives for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration:
Students will be able to examine the field of human resource management (HRM) and its potential for creating and adding value within contemporary organizations.
Students will be able to describe the major activities of HRM and apply HR practices in the marketplace.
Students will be able to explain the legal issues affecting HRM activity and the various laws related to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and employment discrimination.
Students will be able to evaluate the major concepts and practices in compensating and managing human resources.
Students will be able to work effectively in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Students will be able to explain the principal concepts, theories, and practices in and describe the interrelationships between the functional areas of business.
Students will be able to evaluate theory and practice across various functional business disciplines in the analysis of business-related problems and challenges.
Students will be able to apply business-related quantitative methods and tools to the formulation of business decisions.
Students will be able to produce and present effective oral and written forms of business communication.
Students will be able to evaluate legal and ethical principles in business and apply them to organizational decision-making.
Students will be able to work effectively with diverse colleagues in team situations.
Students will be able to explain the major concepts and practices in management information systems and demonstrate fluency in their use.
Programme Length
The programme is four years for full-time students. Years 1 & 2 are completed at the associate degree level.
Years 3 and 4 (60 Credits)
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE NAME
CREDIT HOURS
ENG 301
Advanced Writing Skills
3 Credits
MAT 311
Quantitative Methods
3 Credits
MGT 331
Organizational Behaviour
3 Credits
MKT 301
Integrated Marketing Communication
3 Credits
HRM 301
Strategic HRM
3 Credits
FIN 301
Financial Management
3 Credits
HRM 303
Employment Law
3 Credits
BUS 401
Research Methods in Business (previously HRM 406 Research Project in HR)
3 Credits
MGT 405
Operations Management
3 Credits
HRM 305
Employee Training and Development
3 Credits
COM 411
Management Information Systems (HRIS)
3 Credits
HRM 407
Internship in HRM
3 Credits
ECO 424
Managerial Economics
3 Credits
MGT 432
Business Ethics
3 Credits
MGT 434
Talent Management
3 Credits
HRM 401
Performance Management
3 Credits
HRM 405
International HRM (previously Advanced HRM)
3 Credits
MGT 450
Management Capstone Project
3 Credits
HRM 403
Compensation Strategies
3 Credits
Elective
3 Credits
MINIMUM REQUIRED:
60 CREDITS
The following sequence is suggested for all full-time BSc – Concentration in Human Resource Management students. If this recommended sequence is not followed, the student is not guaranteed to graduate on time.
