BUS 486 Human Resource Management

School of Business

BUS 486 Human Resource Management is an examination of how to most effectively utilize and manage the human element in work organizations including staffing, training and development, appraisal and compensation, industrial relations and human resources planning.

Prerequisites: BUS 370 or equivalent with a minimum of 60%

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Course Details
Total number of weeks15
Total Credits
Total Hours60
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture4

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Explain fundamental Canadian HRM functions and principles
  2. Identify human resource needs in different types of organizations
  3. Describe basic attributes of the B.C. work environment, including but not limited to: minimum wage; vacation; paid time-off; occupational health and safety; human rights
  4. Explain the importance of HRM in daily interactions and in achieving corporate objectives
  5. Conduct a job analysis, and develop a job description based on the analysis. Fundamental Canadian HRM functions and principles include, but are not limited to: job analysis, HR planning, recruitment, selection, orientation and training, career development, compensation and benefits, performance appraisal, health and safety, and labour relations

Grading Table

Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table

Percentage Letter Grade GPA
90-100 A+ 4.33
85-89 A 4.00
80-84 A- 3.67
76-79 B+ 3.33
72-75 B 3.00
68-71 B- 2.67
64-67 C+ 2.33
60-63 C 2.00
55-59 C- 1.67
50-54 P 1.00
0-49 F 0.00
  DNW 0.00

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Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.