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Human Resource Management (BComm)

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Degree
Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)
Department
Management
Faculty
John Molson School of Business

Program overview Program structure Admission criteria After your degree

Program type
Major, Minor
Primary campus
Sir George Williams (SGW)
Duration
3 to 4 years
Start term
Fall, Winter
Experiential learning
Co-op

Program overview Program structure Admission criteria After your degree

Why study Human Resource Management?

You spot raw talent, build great teams and bring out the best in people — a perfect skill set for human resource managers. Organizations rely on you to make diamonds shine, identify skill gaps and keep staff well-trained, happy and productive. You’ll need well-honed communication skills, an understanding of job markets, and a readiness to lead change. That’s where we come in. During your degree, you learn real-world approaches to:

  • Analyzing and forecasting employee issues and job trends
  • Negotiations and interviewing techniques
  • Balancing corporate objectives with employee needs
  • Encouraging social responsibility, diversity and integrity
  • Workplace sensitivity and discretion
  • Training and development programming

Our graduates can fulfil the education requirements for the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) certification and become recruiters, negotiators and trainers, and occupy managerial positions in labour-related fields.

Program highlights

Special funding for out-of-province students

Up to $4000 for undergraduate programs.

Undergraduate applicants

Program structure

Program options

A Bachelor of Commerce degree takes a minimum of three or four years (90 – 120 credits) of full-time study, depending on your academic background. All John Molson School of Business students follow a core business curriculum coupled with a John Molson School of Business major, which may be combined with a minor in another discipline or any combination of elective courses that interest them.

A Minor in Human Resource Management (12 credits) is only available to John Molson School of Business students already in the program. A minor will fulfil the 12 elective credits in your BComm and complement your major field of study.

See the full degree requirements in the Undergraduate Calendar

Courses

See the core courses
See the Human Resource Management courses

Co-op program

The Co-op program gives you the chance to complete paid work terms that last 12 to 16 weeks. Work terms make it possible for you to:

  • Add almost a full year of hands-on experience to your resumé
  • Get a clear idea of what HR work you enjoy doing and where you want to practise it
  • Apply the material you’ve learned in class to real-world situations
  • Build an ever-expanding network of colleagues and potential employers
  • Be hired by a Co-op employer on a full-time basis after graduation
Learn more about the Co-op program

United States students: A U.S. Federal Student Aid-eligible version of this program is offered. This version meets all U.S. regulations (such as no co-operative education or e-courses) for eligible programs.

Get the full details about U.S. loan eligibility and requirements

Admission criteria

Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements

  • Quebec CEGEP: 27 overall, 26.5 math
    • Pre-university:
      • Average of 26.5 from Calculus 1 and Linear Algebra
      • Applicants are eligible for admission once they have completed at least one of these two math courses. The other must be completed during the first year at Concordia.
      • Strongly recommended that applicants complete both courses at CEGEP
    • Professional/technical:
      • Those completing a technical DEC in a business-related field may be eligible for admission.
      • Students who have completed Calculus I and/or Linear Algebra must achieve an average of 26.5 in mathematics.
      • Student without Calculus 1 or Linear Algebra, must have achieved a minimum of 75% in Secondary 5 Math (SN, TS or MATH 536). Your high school transcripts must be included with your application. If admitted, you will be required to complete all missing prerequisite courses as elective credits at John Molson.
    • Additional information for CEGEP applicants
  • High School: B overall, B in math
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 29 overall, 4 HL or 5 SL math
    • Accepted math: Applications and Interpretations HL, Analysis and Approaches SL or HL
  • Baccalauréat français: 13 overall, 13 in math
  • British system of education (GCE):
    • A-levels: At least two A-level exams CC, C in math or
    • AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or
    • BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
    • Students without A-level math may be admissible based on AS-level or iGCSE/GCSE/O-Level exam results. Students should include all their exam results from iGCSE (or equivalent) onwards to support their application.
    • Additional information for British System of Education (GCE) applicants
  • University transfers (internal): 2.7 overall, 2.7 in math
  • University transfer (external): B- overall, B- in math
    • Courses in the disciplines of Calculus and Linear Algebra, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and Computer Literacy
You must meet Concordia’s minimum admission requirements

Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.

Application deadlines

It’s not too late to apply

Some undergraduate programs are still accepting applications for fall 2024.

Check program availability
Fall term

FALL TERM

March 1 is the deadline to apply for fall term entry. International students are encouraged to apply by February 1 to allow sufficient time for CAQ and study permit application processing.

Winter term

WINTER

November 1 is the deadline to apply for winter term entry. International students are encouraged to apply by September 1 to allow sufficient time for CAQ and study permit application processing.

Not all programs are available for winter term entry. Please check program availability for the term, before you start your application.

We reserve the right to close admission to a program at any time after the official deadline without prior notice.

After your degree

Our degree opens up many labour-related careers paths, including:

  • Career counsellor
  • Compensation analyst
  • Labour relations specialist
  • Health and safety specialist
  • Union negotiator
Learn more about human resources management careers at John Molson School of Business Career Management Services

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