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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.

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:
  • You’ll have almost one full year of work-related experience on your resume when you graduate
  • After working in three different jobs, you’ll have a better idea of the type of work you’d like to do and the size of organization that’s right for you
  • You’ll get to apply the material you’ve learned in class to real-world situations
  • Throughout your studies in the Co-op Program, you’ll be building an ever-expanding network of colleagues and potential employers
  • You may even be hired by a co-op employer on a full-time basis after graduation!

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

  • Ability to recognize, analyze, forecast, and develop solutions for employee related issues
  • Highly eff ective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to balance corporate objectives with employee requirements
  • Strong sense of integrity and can maintain discretion under duress in sensitive situations
  • Ablility to demonstrate social responsibility and understand workplace related laws
  • Ability to work well with individuals and groups at all levels of an organization
  • Ability to understand the value of diversity

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

  • Recruiter
  • Interviewer
  • Trainer
  • Career Counsellor
  • Salary Administrator
  • Compensation Analyst
  • Labour Relations Specialist
  • Health and Safety Specialist
  • Union Negotiator
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.
  • HR Symposium
    Congratulations to the JMSB team for their performance at the 2009 HR Symposium hosted by the University du Québec in Trois-Rivières. The JMSB teams gave a strong performance in their respective disciplines, and won second prize in the Negotiation category and third prize in the Kinball sporting event.
  • Excalibur
    Concordia University's John Molson School of Business took home the title at the 24th edition of the Excalibur Tournament in Human Resources.  Twenty-three teams from across Canada took part in the event organized by the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés and supported by the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations. The University of Waterloo and the University of Saskatchewan won second and third place respectively.

Meet Members of the Human Resource Management Department

Meet Dr. Stephane Brutus

Department of Management Chair
Associate Professor of Management

Learn about his research.

Dr. Stephane Brutus


Meet Dr. Marylène Gagné

Department of Management
Associate Professor of Management

Learn about her research.

Dr. Marylène Gagné

Meet Dr. Gary Johns

Department of Management
Professor of Management

Learn about research.

Dr. Gary Johns

Meet Dr. Steven Applebaum

Department of Management
Professor of Management

Learn about his research.

Dr. Steven Applebaum

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 Methods 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 224 + 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.
  • There are no Double Majors or Double Minors in the John Molson School of Business. The School 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.


What will I learn if I major in human resource management?


Watch JMSB's team in action

Excalibur video

Watch JMSB students Scott Fisher, Rebecca Golt and Mitchell Robitaille in action as they deliver their winning presentation at the 2010 Excalibur Canadian University Tournament in Human Resources case competition.

Contact Us

General questions about the Human Resource Management program should be directed to the Undergraduate Office or the MBA Office whose information is provided below.

To provide information or to update this web page, please email the director of the HRM program whose information is also provided below.

JMSB Undergraduate Student Affairs Office

Phone: 514-848-2424, ext. 2721
Office: MB 04.201

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Academic Advising
For current Concordia students seeking JMSB academic guidance
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International Students Office

For current and newly admitted International students seeking help with documentation

Phone: 514-848-2424, ext. 3515
Office: H-653

Admissions Information, Birks Student Service Centre

Phone: 514-848-2424, ext. 2668
Office: LB-185