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
$531.54 - $586.92 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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 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
- Payroll Administration
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are three offerings of HRMG 4405 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 52100
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 27 Loading
- CRN 52100
- $531.54 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Dawne Bringeland
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.
- 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. Is online learning for you? Please take a look at our FAQ pages www.bcit.ca/distance/faq.shtml and www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml
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Status
CRN 66566
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 27 Loading
- CRN 66566
- $531.54 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
David Berrington
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.
- 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. Is online learning for you? Please take a look at our FAQ pages www.bcit.ca/distance/faq.shtml and www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml
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Status
CRN 66127
Dates
Apr 16 - Jul 02 Loading
- CRN 66127
- $559.82 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16 - Jul 02 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 381 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Ritu Vinluan
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.
- ** 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.
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Status
Fall 2026
Below are three offerings of HRMG 4405 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 32808
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 28 Loading
- CRN 32808
- $542.91 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 28 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Dawne Bringeland
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.
- 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.
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Status
CRN 52106
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 28 Loading
- CRN 52106
- $542.91 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 28 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
David Berrington
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.
- 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.
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Status
CRN 31397
Dates
Sep 14 - Dec 07 Loading
- CRN 31397
- $586.92 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 - Dec 07 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2010 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Heidi Bachert-Burke
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No classes on Oct 12 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.
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