Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management) BHM

Holland Code: E (Enterprising)

What academic skills do I need to be successful in the program?

This is a bachelor degree program, meaning that applicants must have taken at least six grade 12 courses at the university (U) level. This list does not replace the admission requirements you must have for admission to the program. Please see website for details.

Arts & Literacy High school courses in English, Business Studies, Accounting or Business and Technological Communication would be beneficial preparation for this program.

Math & Science Prospective students should enjoy math and have a solid high school background in math. Grade 12 Advanced Functions (U) with a minimum final grade of 70% is required.

Technology Basic computer skills required (Microsoft Office, email, Internet).

Group Work Significant amount of course work is done in groups.

What personal qualities should someone interested in this career have?

• Empathy
• Tact and diplomacy
• The ability to earn the trust and co-operation of managers, unions and employees
• The ability to communicate well with people in person and in writing
• The ability to understand a variety of viewpoints
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Integrity and good judgment
• Good organization and time management skills 

Useful background experience for this program would be experience in a secondary school business club or Junior Achievement and/or work experience in a business environment.

What kind of work could I do when I graduate?

Graduates of this program may go on to become a

HR manager, HR generalist, HR consultant, labour relations officer, employment equity officer, Human Resources Information System (HRIS) administrator, pension and benefits administrator, payroll administrator, recruiter,  and corporate trainer.

Places you may find yourself employed include

HR departments in industry, manufacturing, health care, education, or government.

Typical working conditions for this kind of work:

• Office environment
• Hours may vary with clients consulting needs 

Tasks a graduate may do in the workplace

• Process, verify and register documentation relating to human resources activities such as staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations and classifications
• Maintain and update manual and computerized filing and registration systems, and compile and prepare reports and documents relating to human resources activities
• Respond to telephone and written enquiries from staff and the general public regarding human resources matters
• Arrange for advertising or posting of job vacancies, assist in screening and rating of job applicants, and conduct reference checks
• Administer and score employment tests, such as keyboarding and proofreading tests
• Arrange for in-house and external training activities
• Recruitment and selection of new employees
• Labour relations
• Developing workshops and courses for or hiring third parties to deliver training and development
• Ensure occupational health and safety protocols are being followed 

Helpful links for further research into this Fanshawe College program and career opportunity

• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) All nine CHRP course credits required for professional licensing bodies are included in this program.
• Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA)
• Fanshawe’s library has prepared a subject guide for current students in this program. You may find the links and information provided very useful in learning more about this career.

Opportunities for further development or education

• Students in this program have the opportunity to spend one semester abroad in countries in South America or Europe.
• Graduates may apply for Graduate Studies at universities.
• Graduates may apply to one of the following Fanshawe graduate certificate programs
  • International Business Management
  • Marketing Management 
  • Human Resources Management
  • Professional Financial Services
  • Project Management 
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Insurance and Risk Management

Last Modified: January 11, 2024