Human Resources Management Courses

Organizations depend on the effective management of its human resources to achieve optimum results. In this course, you will learn how proper recruitment/selection strategies and training and development methods maintain an organization's competitive advantage. The integral role of job design and analysis in affecting compensation management and performance appraisal decisions will be examined. You will investigate a variety of employment, and health and safety laws as they relate to managing a diverse workforce. In addition, the fundamental principles of the union-management framework will be explored.

This course will introduce students to the legal framework of labour relations in Ontario and in Canada. They will examine the law of master and servant, the right to organize, the process of certification, collective bargaining, conciliation and mediation, and unfair labour practices. They will also consider the rights and freedom to strike or lockout, the role of economic pressures, picketing, and associated regulations. They will also identify changes to legislation, practices, and case law.

This course will introduce students to the human resources function of determining equitable compensation and benefits and how it relates to the attraction, retention, and motivation of qualified employees. Students will examine the philosophy and practical application of compensation and benefits administration. They will conduct a job evaluation to determine appropriate compensation and benefits. They will also consider the impacts of demographics, economics, government policies, organizational policies, and employee expectations on the overall compensation plan.

This course will introduce students to the purpose and history of occupational health and safety including accident causation and prevention and proactive health and safety maintenance techniques. Legislation governing occupational health and safety and Workers' Compensation are explained. The interrelationship between occupational health, employment, absenteeism, illness, and the concerns of labour management will be examined. Students will also consider the leadership role of HR professionals in occupational health and safety.

To meet the challenges of a global economy, organizations must invest in the training and development of their human resources. In this course, you will learn and apply effective training design in the development of a training program. You will conduct a needs assessment and develop a training proposal. Adult learning theories will be woven into the training design. Various training methods and the use of technology will be demonstrated in your training program. In addition, you will learn effective collaborative techniques that promote team cohesiveness and ensure the design and delivery of a quality training program.

The field of organizational behaviour examines human behaviour in organizations. Students will assess the impacts of human behaviour on organizational performance through the study of personal values and perceptions, motivational techniques, effective utilization of teamwork, conflict resolution options, negotiation processes, leadership styles, approaches to decision making, options for organizational structure, and change management. They will be able to predict potential impacts of human resources policies and practices on employee behaviour as well as recommend management practices to effectively address specific employee behaviours.

This course is an in-depth study of the collective bargaining process between management and labour. Emphasis will be placed on the practical procedures to be followed in the collective bargaining process. These include strategies, information tactics, tactics of persuasion, back-to-work protocol, and methods of costing the agreement. Special emphasis will be on the definition and understanding of common clauses in a collective agreement and their significance to the parties.

This course introduces students to computer technology applications that can enhance the management of human resources. They will examine a technology needs assessment, the software selection process, specific software applications for human resources purposes, system and data security, and analysis of human resources data from available reports. A significant part of the course involves hands-on use of human resources software.

This course introduces students to the elements of four financial statements: the balance sheet, the income statement, the statement of retained earnings, and the statement of cash flows. They will also examine a variety of managerial tools, including budgeting, the balanced scorecard, break-even analysis, and decision-making models that may be applied to human resources strategies, planning, and policies.

This course provides students with an in-depth study of Canadian legal principles and practices related to discrimination in employment. Students will examine prohibited grounds of discrimination regarding employment, the employer’s obligation to accommodate to the point of undue hardship under Human Rights law, and the employer’s role in making the workplace accessible under the Ontario Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Students will also consider strategies to address discrimination and harassment in the workplace and discuss the employer’s responsibility to ensure a harassment-free workplace.

This course focuses on the role of human resources management in supporting organizational strategy. Students will examine human resources forecasting, planning, and assessment along with a variety of techniques for managing work force adjustments. They will be introduced to the role of human resources in creating a company's competitive advantage. Students will also study environmental scanning, management succession, human resources development, career planning, and the linkage between organizational strategy and its impacts on human resources management.

To remain competitive, organizations must develop a human resources strategy for recruiting, identifying, and selecting employees who will contribute to the organization's effectiveness. In this course, students will examine recruitment, selection, and orientation methods which meet both legal and socio-economic requirements. Students will practice using assessment tools and develop interviewing skills when producing a comprehensive recruitment and selection plan.