Human Resource Management

What is Human Resource Management?

Human Resource Management is the core function of all organizations. It ensures that companies have the necessary talent required to operate effectively. It manages the recruitment and selection of new employees as well as the training and development of new and current employees. Additionally, it establishes and administers compensation plans and employee benefit programs.

Why study Human Resource Management at Concordia?

Pursuing a BComm degree with a Major in Human Resource Management (HRM) will equip you with the fundamentals needed to be effective change agents, either as an entrepreneur, manager or consultant. In addition to fundamental HRM skills (e.g., job analysis, interviewing, negotiations, strategic thinking, etc.) we equip you with an awareness of business realities as they relate to human resource issues and real-world problem solving skills.

What is the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) certification?

The Human Resource professional Order (L’Ordre des Conseillers en Ressources Humaines Agréés) describes the CHRP designation as the “most recognized and sought-after mark of an HR professional.”

Learn how to get the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) certification at JMSB

Human Resource Management Co-Op Program

Did You Know that the human resource management major has a Co-op Program? Students in the JMSB HRM Co-op Program complete three 12 to 17 week paid work terms as part of their Bachelor of Commerce studies.
The benefits? Here are just a few:

What potential skills can I acquire through Human Resource Management education?

What are the potential career options I have with an degree in Human Resource Management?

For more information on employers, types of jobs requiring an education in HRM and skills required for a career in HRM, visit Career Management Services: What to do with my degree in Human Resources Management.

Getting Involved with Organizations at Concordia

John Molson Human Resources Association (JMHRA)

The JMHRA's goal is to showcase the importance of Human Resources, as being an essential activity in any organization. Through our exciting events, enriching activities, and on-line information, we will showcase JMSB's talented HR students.
John Molson Competition Program (JMCC) Each year, 45 men and women are chosen to represent JMSB in regional, national and international case competitions. The competitions are in various disciplines such as economics, finance, management, marketing, accounting, MIS, human resources, tax, strategy, entrepreneurship, ethics and labour arbitration.

Meet Members of the Management Department

The Management Department at the John Molson School of Business is home to 35 full-time professors and covers the following areas: Corporate Social Responsibility, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Organizational Behaviour, and Strategic Management.

	Meet Ronald J. Abraira Lecturer, Department of Management High resolution | Low resolution
	Meet Dr. Steven H. Appelbaum Professor, Department of Management High resolution | Low resolution
	Meet Dr. Stéphane Brutus Chair, Department of Management Associate Professor of Management Learn about his interest in performance appraisals and feedback. High resolution | Low resolution
	Meet Dr. Michael Carney Professor, Department of Management Senior Concordia University Research Chair in Management Learn about his interest in family businesses. High resolution | Low resolution
	Meet Frank Crooks Lecturer, Department of Management High resolution | Low resolution
	Meet Dr. Alexandra Dawson Assistant Professor, Department of Management High resolution | Low resolution
	Meet Dr. Isabelle Dostaler Associate Professor, Department of Management Learn about her interest in the air transportation industry. High resolution | Low resolution
	Meet Dr. Linda Dyer Professor, Department of Management Learn about her interest in entrepreneurs and small & medium sized businesses (SMBs). High resolution | Low resolution
	Meet Dr. Mehdi Farashahi Associate Professor, Department of Management High resolution | Low resolution
	Meet Tim Field Lecturer, Department of Management Miriam Roland Fellow in Business Ethics Learn about his interest in strategy and business ethics. High resolution | Low resolution
	Meet Dr. Marylène Gagné Associate Professor, Department of Management High resolution | Low resolution
	Meet Dr. Raymond Paquin Assistant Professor, Department of Management High resolution | Low resolution
	Meet Barbara Shapiro Senior Lecturer, Department of Management Academic Director Co-op - Human Resource Management High resolution | Low resolution
	Meet Dr. Paul Shrivastava Professor, Department of Management David O’Brien Distinguished Professor of Sustainable Enterprise Director, David O'Brien Center for Sustainable Enterprise High resolution | Low resolution
	Meet Dr. Lidia Varbanova Lecturer Assistant Professor, Department of Management High resolution | Low resolution
	Meet Dr. Judith Walls Assistant Professor, Department of Management Learn about her interests in corporate governance and sustainability High resolution | Low resolution
	Meet Dr. Ulrich Wassmer Associate Professor, Department of Management High resolution | Low resolution
	Meet Dr. Jisun Yu Assistant Professor, Department of Management High resolution | Low resolution

Curriculum for Undergraduate Human Resource Management Program

Core	Human Resource Major	Electives
COMM 210	MANA - 362 Human Resource Management	12 credits taken from outside the John Molson School of Business
COMM 212	MANA - 366 Industrial Relations and Collective Bargaining
COMM 215	MANA - 420 Management Research for Decision Making
COMM 217	MANA - 446 Workplace Planning and Staffing
COMM 220	MANA - 463 Strategic Human Resource Management	Remaining 12 elective credits from any faculty or one of the offered Business Minors
COMM 222	MANA - 479 Labour Law
COMM 222
COMM 223	+ 6 additional credits chosen from any of:
COMM 225	MANA - 443 Compensation and Benefits Management
COMM 226	MANA - 444 Training and Development
COMM 305	MANA - 445 Health and Safety Management
COMM 308	MANA - 498 Special Topics in Human Resource Management
COMM 315
COMM 320
COMM 401
Total: 42 credits	Total: 24 credits	Total: 24 credits

Notes:

• All Business courses are 3 credits in length.
• All BComm students are required to declare a Major.
• Students can declare a business double major in the BComm program, replacing any previously declared business minor. The John Molson School of Business may impose quotas on some majors.
• The information above is strictly for the 90-credit program.
• To review the course requirements for your year of entry in the program please refer to the course calendar or degree worksheet for that year.