- International Fees
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration. 
Course Overview
Develops a basic knowledge of salary administration. Introduces wage and salary administration techniques including job analysis, job evaluation, compensation surveys, establishing and maintaining salary schedules, administering a salary plan; general and specific adjustments for promotions and demotions; and how to set up a simple plan. Contemporary issues such as pay compression, pay equity and confidentiality are addressed.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in HRMG 3105
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$531.98 - $574.92 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will have developed:
- Explain the strategic influence of the organization’s external and internal environments upon pay plan design.
- Explain the various economic, worker behaviour, labour market, labour union and legal constraints and their implications for compensation system design.
- Identify the strategic and process issues in compensation system design.
- Describe and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the most prevalent compensation plan designs currently in use.
- Carry out a job analysis, make use of common job evaluation methods and develop a pay structure and a budget for salaries.
- Analyze the effectiveness of compensation systems.
Effective as of Fall 2015
Related Programs
Total Compensation Strategy (HRMG 4405) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Business Administration (Human Resources Option)
																									
																																																Diploma Part-time
- Human Resource Management
																									
																																																Certificate Part-time
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																																																Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below are five offerings of HRMG 4405 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 31397
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 01 Loading
- CRN 31397
- $574.92 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Dec 01 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2010 | 
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Heidi Bachert-Burke
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No classes on Oct 13 HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. The instructor will provide class details in the course online.
Status
CRN 32808
Dates
Sep 09 - Nov 29 Loading
- CRN 32808
- $531.98 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Nov 29 | N/A | N/A | Online | 
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Dawne Bringeland
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Students must submit e-mail address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates.
Status
CRN 52106
Dates
Sep 09 - Nov 29 Loading
- CRN 52106
- $531.98 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Nov 29 | N/A | N/A | Online | 
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
David Berrington
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Students must submit e-mail address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates.
Status
CRN 52040
Dates
Sep 11 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 52040
- $560.26 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Nov 27 | Thu | 17:30 - 20:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 462 | 
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Heidi Bachert-Burke
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. The instructor will provide class details in the course online.
Status
CRN 52108
Dates
Sep 12 - Nov 28 Loading
- CRN 52108
- $560.26 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Nov 28 | Fri | 16:30 - 19:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 476 | 
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Heidi Bachert-Burke
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. The instructor will provide class details in the course online.
Status
Winter 2026
Below are four offerings of HRMG 4405 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 87278
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 24 Loading
- CRN 87278
- $560.26 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 24 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 481 | 
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Ritu Vinluan
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. ***Please note that the first class will be held on campus*** The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
Status
CRN 88259
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 28 Loading
- CRN 88259
- $559.29 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 28 | N/A | N/A | Online | 
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Heidi Bachert-Burke
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Students must submit email address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions is required to achieve a passing final grade.
Status
CRN 92734
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 28 Loading
- CRN 92734
- $559.29 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 28 | N/A | N/A | Online | 
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Ritu Vinluan
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Students must submit email address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions is required to achieve a passing final grade.
Status
CRN 92744
Dates
Feb 22 - Mar 29 Loading
- CRN 92744
- $560.26 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22 - Mar 29 | Sun | 09:00 - 16:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 460 | 
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Fred Moore
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. ***Please note that the first class will be held on campus*** The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.