Course description

This course introduces students to the management aspects of Human Resources. Specific focus is on the factors that affect the overall atmosphere in the workplace and that which contributes to an environment conducive to maximum productivity. Students will be introduced to effective strategies for hiring, motivating, managing, training, and retaining staff. Other topics include the strategic importance of Human Resources and the role of the HR Manager; competitive challenges facing Human Resources; job analysis and design; Human Resources planning; recruitment and selection; orientation and training; employee relations; performance management; compensation; employee benefits and services; labour relations; health and safety; equity and diversity; and international human resources management. Significant emphasis will be placed on the team approach to creative problem-solving techniques and their application to selected case studies and a project that replicates actual on-the-job activities.

Course details

Hours: 56
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Please note: This course is offered through OntarioLearn. To review important information such as textbook, exam and grade information, visit the OntarioLearn Information web page.

Credit transfer

Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.

Dates
Day/Time
Delivery
Campus
Cost
Availability
Starts: Apr. 1, 2024
Ends: Jul. 8, 2024
Day/Time:
Campus: Online
Cost: $502.92
Starts: May. 14, 2024
Ends: Aug. 20, 2024
Day/Time:
Campus: Online
Cost: $502.92
Starts: Jun. 3, 2024
Ends: Sep. 9, 2024
Day/Time:
Campus: Online
Cost: $502.92
Starts: Jul. 2, 2024
Ends: Oct. 8, 2024
Day/Time:
Campus: Online
Cost: $502.92
Starts: Aug. 1, 2024
Ends: Nov. 7, 2024
Day/Time:
Campus: Online
Cost: $502.92

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Spring 2024 registration opens March 11, 2024. Fall 2024 registration opens July 22, 2024.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery