Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management)
Fanshawe College
Key Information
Campus location
London, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
CAD 31,145 *
Application deadline
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* total program costs for Canadian students. $68,980.48 for international students. Online fees for Levels 4 and 6 only are $15,036.60
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Introduction
Fanshawe’s four-year Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management) degree program will provide you with knowledge of business basics such as accounting, marketing, and computer applications. As well, you’ll specialize and focus your skills in human resources management courses, including performance management, human resources planning, talent acquisition, employee and labor relations, and compensation and benefits administration.
Your Learning Experience
A requirement for graduation is the completion of a paid Co-operative Education work term. This process combines your studies with paid, related work experience. Fanshawe will be there to help you find the right business fit for your dream. You’ll have access to consultants who will deliver classes, counsel, and advise you as you move from the classroom to the real business world.
Upon graduating with this human resources degree, you may be eligible to complete a Master’s degree program at many other post-secondary institutions or complement your degree with a graduate certificate offered by Fanshawe. This program includes all nine credits required for the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designations from the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA).
Laptop requirements
Please note, this program requires a laptop. It is recommended that students use a PC laptop vs. a Mac laptop, as Windows is required to be able to load program-specific software.
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Curriculum
Co-op Opportunities
The Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management) program offers a cooperative education component, which provides students with the opportunity to gain invaluable first-hand work experience within their chosen field. Here are some co-op jobs that have kick-started the careers of some Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management) students before even graduating!
HR Coordinator - provide support through the development and management of policies and procedures.
HR Analyst - an opportunity to have a wide variety of responsibilities to provide meaningful work in a fast-paced environment that promotes well-rounded development.
HR Assistant - support a large company with its values and engagement, recruiting, onboarding and training, health and safety procedures, and employee relations
For more information regarding co-op, please check out our co-op site or contact the Co-op Office.
Courses
Core Courses
Take all of the following Mandatory (Core) Courses:
The Minimum Cumulative GPA for Core Courses is 2.5
(Students who complete BHR Level 4 and enter Level 5 of the BHM program must also complete COMM-7021, LIBS-7001, MGMT-7008, MGMT-7011, MATH-7007, METH-7022, ACCT-7014, LAWS-7002, MKTG-7002, ECON-7006 and a General Education Elective course from previous levels of the program)
(Students who complete BAH Level 6 and enter Level 7 of the BDM program must also complete COMM-7021, LIBS-7001, MGMT-7008, MKTG-7002, MGMT-7015, METH-7022, LAWS-7002, FINA-7006 and a General Education Elective course from previous levels of the program)
Group 1
Level 1
- MATH-7007 ---- Mathematics for Decision Making
- ACCT-7002 ---- Accounting 1-Intro
- COMP-7012 ---- Computer Applications for Business
- MGMT-7006 ---- Management Fundamentals
- COMM-7018 ---- Professional Comm. in a Diverse World
Group 2
Level 2
In addition to the following mandatory courses, please refer to the Non-Core Level 2 requirement below
- MKTG-7001 ---- Marketing 1
- ECON-7005 ---- Microeconomics
- MGMT-7008 ---- Operations Management
- MGMT-7007 ---- Human Resources Management
Group 3
Level 3
In addition to the following mandatory courses, please refer to the Non-Core Level 3 requirement below
- ECON-7006 ---- Macroeconomics
- ACCT-7004 ---- Management Accounting
- MGMT-7009 ---- Principles of Organizational Behaviour
Group 4
Level 4
In addition to the following mandatory courses, please refer to the Non-Core Level 4 requirement below
- LAWS-7002 ---- Business Law
- MKTG-7002 ---- Marketing 2
- SYST-7001 ---- Business Information Systems
- METH-7022 ---- Statistics for Business
Group 5
Level 5
In addition to the following mandatory courses, please refer to the Non-Core Level 5 requirement below
- FINA-7006 ---- Financial Management
- MGMT-7012 ---- Managing Performance
- MGMT-7013 ---- Talent Acquisition
- MGMT-7014 ---- Employee and Labour Relations
Group 6
Level 6
In addition to the following mandatory courses, please refer to the Non-Core Level 6 requirement below
- MGMT-7015 ---- International Human Resources
- MGMT-7016 ---- Managing Programs and Projects
- SFTY-7003 ---- Workplace Health and Safety
- MGMT-7017 ---- Compensation
- MGMT-7011 ---- Leaders and Leadership
- COOP-1021 ---- Co-Op Educ. Employment Prep
Group 7
Level 7
- LAWS-7003 ---- Employment and Labour Law
- MGMT-7018 ---- Training and Development
- COMP-7013 ---- HRIS-Data and Enquiry
- MGMT-7019 ---- Pension and Benefits
- MGMT-7021 ---- Negotiation/Mediation/Dispute Resolution
Group 8
Level 7 Additional Requirement.
Take ENTP-7001 or INNV-7001
- ENTP-7001 ---- Business Entrepreneurship
- INNV-7001 ---- Innovation Applications
Group 9
Level 8
In addition to the following mandatory courses, please refer to the Non-Core Level 8 requirement below
- MGMT-7020 ---- Planning for the HR Professional
- MGMT-7022 ---- Organizational Development
- MGMT-7041 ---- Strategic Management
- DEVL-7001 ---- Career Development
- MGMT-7040 ---- Capstone Project
Group 10
Co-op Requirement
Students Must Complete 1 Co-op Work Term
- COOP-BHM1W ---- BHM1 Co-op Work Term
Non-Core Courses
Take all of the following Mandatory (Non-Core) Courses:
The Minimum Cumulative GPA for Non-Core courses is 2.0
Group 1
Level 2
- COMM-7021 ---- Argumentation and Persuasion
Group 2
Level 3
- LIBS-7001 ---- Ethics in a Global Context
- MGMT-7042 ---- Computational Thinking
Group 3
General Education - Electives -
Take 3 General Education Elective Credits at the Introductory Level from one of the following subjects - Humanities (HUMA), Social Science (SOSC), Math (MATH), Science (PHYS) - Normally taken in Level 2
Group 4
Take 6 General Education Elective Credits at the Upper Level (Non-Introductory) - Normally taken in Levels 6 and 8
Group 5
Take 9 General Education Elective Credits at either the Introductory or Upper Level - Normally taken in Levels 3, 4 and 5
Program Residency
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 35 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program
Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Identify the functional areas of business (e.g., management, marketing, human resources, accounting) and recognize how each area contributes to the successful operation of an organization
- Identify and assess the performance of an organization by collecting and interpreting data, and preparing and analyzing financial statements as well as other reports
- Identify and examine interrelated (internal and external) factors that influence organizational culture and employee behaviors and performance
- Define and assess the business environment and objectives of an organization to plan marketing initiatives based on core marketing principles
- Plan, implement, and evaluate projects and programs, using project planning principles and tools
- Recognize and adhere to the legal, ethical, economic, social, and professional frameworks within which an individual and organization operates
- Analyze and evaluate the role of sectors, organizational structures and sizes, and the interdependence of functional areas in the development and implementation of strategies supporting organizational objectives
- Develop a comprehensive business plan based on relevant research that integrates business principles, best practices, and environmental considerations
- Apply social intelligence to build and nurture mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders as appropriate in an inclusive, diverse, globalized business culture
- Research, analyze, and critically evaluate qualitative and quantitative data from appropriate sources to support strategic and operational decisions
- Evaluate and describe the purpose of existing and emerging technologies and leverage systems [that collect, organize, analyze, and communicate information] to support the achievement of organizational objectives
- Evaluate and implement risk management strategies and processes to support individual and organizational performance and success
- Set goals and adopt strategies to engage in life-long learning and personal professional development that promotes currency and innovation with emerging trends and technologies
- Design evidence-based human resources management policies, procedures, and programs based on internal and external environmental factors to align with the strategic and operational goals of an organization
- Develop, implement, and support the recruitment and management of staff, training and development, performance management, and compensation strategies for an organization
- Develop strategies to foster positive employee relations, mediate and manage disputes and grievances in unionized and non-unionized environments, and negotiate collective agreements
- Support the development, implementation, and management of an organizational change plan for promoting organizational development and improving performance
- Interpret and apply statute and common law principles, including employment and occupational health and safety laws, to the operation of an organization
- Use human resources information systems (HRIS) to make evidence-based decisions that enable human resources departments to perform effectively and strategically
- Examine the social, cultural, political, and legislative dimensions of human resources management policies, procedures, and programs for domestic and transnational organizations
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management) program will be prepared for a variety of career opportunities supporting the most important asset in any organization; its people. Graduates find careers in a variety of sectors (e.g., government, non-profit, education, manufacturing, hospitality, health care, financial services) and in roles that include:
- human resources training coordinator
- recruiter
- compensation analyst
- health and safety specialist
- labor relations representative
- benefits administrator
- training manager
- industrial relations manager
- talent acquisition specialist
- human resources generalist
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management) program:
Human Resources Administrator
Support the human resources functions of an organization by assisting with recruitment, scheduling interviews, reference checks, and hiring employees.
Human Resources Advisor
Provide advice on a broad spectrum of human resources practices, including recruitment, performance development, orientation, onboarding, and organizational design.
Human Resources Business Partner
Support all key human resources functions including recruitment, selection, employee relations and engagement, training and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, and policies/procedures.
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