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Human Resource Management Courses:

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Benefits Administration
HURM 2005 - CRN 20122 - Credit Course:

Benefits and their administration in business are examined, including such topics as the Canada Pension Plan, Workers’ Compensation, government health plans, and pension programs. Life, accident and health insurance, other than that which is provided by the government, are studied. This course also covers contractual benefits such as rest periods, vacations and sick leaves and volunteer benefits such as social, recreational, and cultural activities and counseling. Additional topics include costing, program design, C.A.P.’s and special programs such as retirement planning and fitness projects.

  • Applicable Major: BADM, BAHR, BSCB, BUSG, BUSN
  • In-class equivalent: HURM2002 Benefits and Pensions
  • Prerequisite: None
  • Winter Semester Start/End Date: January 13, 2011 - April 20, 2011
  • Final Exam: Yes
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Compensation Management
HURM 1020 - CRN 20114 - Credit Course:

This course provides the student with the foundation of the reward systems found in all organizations, whether profit or not-for-profit.  The course examines both the theoretical and applied aspects of the compensation function, with special consideration of the major factors that influence the actual design of a compensation system.

  • Applicable Majors: BAAC, BADM, BAHR, BSCB, BSTP, BUSG, BUSN, HRST, OFAE
  • Prerequisites: None
  • In Class Equivalent: HURM 1004 Compensation
  • Winter Semester Start/End Date: January 13, 2011 - April 20, 2011
  • Final Exam: Yes
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Employment Law
HURM 2004 - CRN 20123 - Credit Course:

This course reviews principles and managerial implications of employment law. It includes the formation, terms, regulation and termination of the employment relationship. The course topics include: sources of employment law; whether individuals are employees or independent contractors; discrimination and human rights; employment standards; the duties employees owe to employers; the duties employers own to employees; formation of the employment contract; the terms that should be in an employment contract; termination of employment; wrongful dismissal; health and safety; workplace safety and insurance; equity issues; and where employment related information can be found on the internet.

  • Applicable Major: BADM, BAHR, BUSG, BUSN, HRST
  • In-class equivalent: HURM2000 Employment Law
  • Prerequisite: None
  • Winter Semester Start/End Date: January 13, 2011 - April 20, 2011
  • Final Exam: Yes
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Principles of Human Resource Management
HURM 1012- CRN 20116 - Credit Course:

Topics include: Strategic importance of human resources management, history, economic and societal changes, job analysis & design, planning, recruitment & selection, government & legal challenges, orientation & training, management development & career planning, work options & employee motivation, performance appraisal, compensation management, financial incentives, employee benefits & services, employee relations & practices and the Union-Management framework.

  • Applicable Major: AUBU, ADVE, AUTF, AUTO, AVIA, BAAC, BADM, BAHR, BAMK, BCAC, BMKN, BMKT, BSTU, BUSG, BUSN, COPA, COPR, HRAD, HROP, HRST, OFAE, OFAO
  • In class equivalent:HRM2109 Human Res. Mgmt. Foundations and HURM1000 Human Res. Mgmt. Foundations
  • Prerequisite:None
  • Winter Semester Start/End Date:January 13, 2011 - April 20, 2011
  • Final Exam:Yes (Student MUST pass final exam to pass course)
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Human Resource Planning and Development
HURM 1010 - CRN 20117 - Credit Course:

Learn how to forecast the human resource needs of an organization within ambient socio-political situations.

  • Applicable Major:BADM, BAHR, BAMK, BUSG, BUSN, HRST, OFAE
  • In class equivalent:HRM 102 Human Resource Planning or HURM1005 Human Resource Planning
  • Prerequisite:None
  • Winter Semester Start/End Date:January 13, 2011 - April 20, 2011
  • Final Exam:Yes (Student MUST pass final exam to pass course)
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Industrial Relations
HURM 1018 - CRN 20118 - Credit Course:

In this course students examine the labour-management relationship and environment in which it operates, including the evolution and history of the labour movement in Canada, the corresponding legal framework, the influences of unionized and non-unionized employees in their various forms and structure; the roles of governments; collective bargaining and conciliation; and arbitration, and conflict resolution are studied within the framework of contemporary issues and change.

  • Applicable Major:BADM, BAHR, BUSG, BUSN,  HRST, OFAE
  • In class equivalent:HURM1002 Labour Relations
  • Prerequisite:None
  • Winter Semester Start/End Date:January 13, 2011 - April 20, 2011
  • Final Exam:Yes
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Introduction to Business Management and Organizational Behaviour
BUSI 1010 - CRN 20113 - Credit Course:

An examination of the Canadian business environment and the management decision making process as an integral component of organizational behaviour.

  • Applicable Major: AUBU, AUTF, AUTO, BAAC, BACN, BACT, BADM, BAHR, BAIS, BAMK, BCAC, BMKN, BMKT, BSTP, BSTU, BUIS, BUSF, BUSG, BUSN, COPA, COPR, CSYT, GOLF, HRAD, HROP, HRST, OFAE, OFAO, TOUR, TOUS
  • In class equivalent:BUS9101 Intro to Org. Behaviour or BUSI1001 Intro to Org. Behaviour
  • Prerequisite:None
  • Winter Semester Start/End Date:January 13, 2011 - April 20, 2011
  • Final Exam:Yes (Student MUST pass final exam to pass course)
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Introduction to Financial Management Accounting
HRMN 1021 - CRN 20115 - Credit Course:

Learn financial and management accounting concepts and techniques, focusing on the relationships between management of performance and basic management functions of planning, coordination and control. It is recommended that students have a basic knowledge of accounting before taking this subject.

  • Applicable Major:HRMN
  • In class equivalent:HRMN1014 Finance and Accounting
  • Prerequisite:Students must meet the admission requirements to HRMN Post Graduate Program
  • Recommended:A basic knowledge of accounting
  • Winter Semester Start/End Date:January 13, 2011 - April 20, 2011
  • Final Exam:Yes (Student MUST pass final exam to pass course)
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Occupational Health and Safety
HURM 1019 - CRN 20119 - Credit Course:

This course covers an inventory system for hazardous materials in the work place, worker’s compensation boards, how to identify current and potential losses attributable to health and safety factors, joint occupational health and safety committees, corporate obligation to law, union involvement in health and safety, interaction with inspectors empowered by law, the corporate climate in relation o occupational health and safety issues, right to know (644-88), and EAP programs capturing health and safety concerns.

  • Applicable Major: BADM, BAHR, BAIS, BUSG, BUSN, COPA, COPR, HRST, OFAE, OFAG, OFAO
  • In-class equivalent: HURM1001 Occupational Health and Safety
  • Prerequisite: None
  • Winter Semester Start/End Date:January 13, 2011 - April 20, 2011
  • Final Exam: Yes
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Recruitment and Selection
HURM 1011 - CRN 20120 - Credit Course:

A basic study is undertaken of the principles, issues, trends, and legislative requirements affecting recruitment and selection. Human Resources professionals need an understanding of how recruitment and selection fits into the broader organizational structure, processes, and goals of an organization and how this function is related to the other functions of Human Resources management. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to successfully identify human resource requirements and attract and retain an effective workforce for an organization. The changing legal environment and the impact of laws on recruitment and selection are an important component of this course.

  • Applicable Major:BADM, BAHR, BSTP, BUSG, BUSN, HRST
  • in class equivalent:HURM1007 Recruitment and Selection or HRM2125 Recruitment and Selection
  • Prerequisite:None
  • Winter Semester Start/End Date:January 13, 2011 - April 20, 2011
  • Final Exam:Yes (Student MUST pass final exam to pass course)
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Training and Development
HURM 1017 - CRN 20121 - Credit Course:

The student will be introduced to the psychology of the learning process on which training and development is based and will gain an understanding of the design, implementation, and evaluation of training programs within organizations. The course will include the four key elements of the training and development function: needs analysis procedures; program design/development; program administration; and measurement and evaluation.

  • Applicable Major:BADM, BAHR, BUSG, BUSN, HRST, OFAE, SKIR
  • In class equivalent:HRM2101 Training and Development or HURM1006 Training and Development
  • Prerequisite:None
  • Winter Semester Start/End Date:January 13, 2011 - April 20, 2011
  • Final Exam:Yes (Student MUST pass final exam to pass course)
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