Course Overview
This course provides an overview of the major human resource and industrial relations processes and issues in the BC workplace with emphasis on the value of the worker and the overall effectiveness of modern human resource management. Students will develop an understanding of the skills and abilities required for effective interviewing, performance management, compensation reviews, labour contract negotiations, training and development programs, grievance and collective agreement administration. The course also includes an overview of relevant employment laws.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$709.76
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Outline the programs and processes associated with acquiring and maintaining an effective and efficient workforce.
- Analyze the key human resource management issues facing Canadian organizations.
- Explain the generally accepted procedures of major human resource management processes and programs, including recruitment and selection, compensation, and performance management.
- Interpret employment laws and regulations that apply to employers operating in British Columbia.
- Compare and contrast unionized and nonunionized workplaces and the different relationship management strategies that are appropriate to each.
- Assess the implications unionization has on workplace culture, processes, and roles for employees, unions, and employers.
- Describe the primary functions and principles of collective agreements and contract administration.
Effective as of Fall 2014
Related Programs
Strategic HR/LR Management (HRMG 6010) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Business Management - Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of HRMG 6010 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 44406
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 15 Loading
- CRN 44406
- $709.76 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Dec 15 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby |
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Christian Codrington
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This course is restricted to students enrolled in the Advanced Diploma in Business Management. For registration approval, please email your name and student ID to advdip@bcit.ca. This is an in-person class held weekly at the Burnaby campus.
Confirmation
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Status
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