Human Resources Management (Cert.) (30 credits)
Offered by: Administration & Governance
Program credit weight: 30
Program Description
The Certificate in Human Resources Management provides an introduction to the disciplines and basic practices of human resources management. In addition, the Certificate program presents an overview of the specialized functions and some of the current and future issues in the area of personnel. It prepares students for the job market and to write the CHRP exam.
Required Courses (30 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CORG 225 | Foundation of Organizational Behaviour and Administration. | 3 |
Foundation of Organizational Behaviour and Administration. Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027 This course covers diverse theories and applications such as perception, motivation, decision-making, team dynamics, negotiation, conflict management, leadership, and organizational culture. Levels of analysis are on the individual, team and organizational level. | ||
| CORG 295 | Employee Labour Relations and Law. | 3 |
Employee Labour Relations and Law. Terms offered: Fall 2026 An overview of the history and theories of industrial relations and how they are related to today's labour-management relationships and laws. Consideration will be paid to topics such as the organization, purpose and governance of unions; legislation of labour; collective bargaining processes and the dynamic of public interest and industrial relations. | ||
| CORG 416 | HR Innovation: Technology and the Future of Work | 3 |
HR Innovation: Technology and the Future of Work Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027 Examines key theories and models of organizational change in response to emerging technologies and evolving work environments. Topics include change processes, leadership strategies, resistance management, and approaches to building buy-in. Techno-structural methods and change frameworks are applied to contemporary Canadian case studies, with emphasis on digital transformation, hybrid work models, AI integration, and innovation. | ||
| CORG 420 | Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice. | 3 |
Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice. Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027 This course provides a comprehensive overview of human resources management (HRM) and an understanding of the strategic role HRM plays in the work environment. It introduces students to current HRM concepts, skills and practices, focusing on both theory and its practical application. Topics include: human resources planning, job analysis and design, recruitment selection and retention, training, performance management, organizational development and change, compensation and benefits, labour relations, legal issues, and strategic issues and challenges in HRM. | ||
| CORG 440 | Organizational Learning and Development . | 3 |
Organizational Learning and Development . Terms offered: Winter 2027 Review of major models of learning and development from a systemic point of view. Assessing and understanding the difference between training and development. Topics include: learning organizations, training issues, training programs, skills development, transfer of learning, planning, conceptualization, design, implementation and evaluation of training and career development programs. | ||
| CORG 445 | Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition. | 3 |
Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition. Terms offered: Fall 2026 New trends and best practices in workforce planning and talent acquisition. Recruitment and selection will be covered from legal, theoretical, and practical perspectives. Topics covered include job analysis, competency-based profile, and employer branding. Staffing processes, metric indicators, and strategic sourcing will also be discussed. | ||
| CORG 450 | Health, Safety and Wellness in Organizations | 3 |
Health, Safety and Wellness in Organizations Terms offered: Fall 2026 Focuses on core elements of workplace health and safety, including current legislation, the role of safety committees, accident prevention, hazardous materials, loss control, and claims management. Integrates the concept of wellness culture through topics such as employee assistance programs, work-life balance, preventative health, and ergonomics, highlighting the connection between wellness- oriented environments, safety, and organizational sustainability. | ||
| CORG 470 | Total Rewards: Compensation and Benefits | 3 |
Total Rewards: Compensation and Benefits Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027 Analyzes key organizational behaviour theories in relation to compensation management, emphasizing the strategic role of total rewards in employee motivation. Topics include job evaluation, salary structures, performance-based pay, and pay equity, with consideration for special employee groups, ethics and social equity. Explores the impact of modern digital tools, including AI and advanced HRIS, on total rewards management. | ||
| CPAG 400 | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Management. | 3 |
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Management. Terms offered: Fall 2026 Examination of the concepts of equity, diversity and inclusion. Effect on interpersonal interactions, intergroup interactions and the management of multicultural workforces in terms of cognition and behaviour, communication, leadership, employee engagement and negotiation. | ||
| CPAG 410 | Strategic Planning and Implementation. | 3 |
Strategic Planning and Implementation. Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027 Theory and practice of strategic management required to facilitate strategic thinking and planning in organizations in response to changing conditions. Topics in stakeholder analysis; transforming strategic plans into policies and programs, assessing organizational performance, deploying resources, quality control, strategic communication, planning, problem solving, progress assessment; completion and evaluation. | ||