Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resources (Optional Co-op)

Human Resources is about helping organizations succeed by managing employees and helping them reach their full potential. It serves a strategic function linking talented people with organizational success.

The major prepares students to handle human resource concerns in a timely and professional manner relating to all human resources competencies including strategy, professional practice, engagement, total rewards, labour and employee relations, health, wellness and safe workplace, learning and development, workforce planning and talent management, human resources metrics, reporting and financial management.

The human resource major prepares students for all aspects of the employment relationship. They will learn to how to recruit, select and engage employees, how to set up a compensation system, and how to deal with the intricacies of employment law including union-management relations. As part of managing people, they will also learn about specific areas such as workforce planning, retention, training and development, and health and safety.