MGMT310
Human Resource Management
Successful organizations know that effective human resource management is key to a competitive advantage. Learn the theory of human resource management and how to implement it to achieve organizational objectives. Topics include human resource strategies, legislation, job analysis, recruiting methods, performance evaluation methods, job evaluation techniques, and employee benefit programs.
This course is available at the following time(s) and location(s):
| Section | Sessions | Date/time | Campus | Instructor(s) | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT310-SU1137 | 14 | Wednesdays Sep 11–Dec 11, 2013 6:30–9:30 pm |
Sur | Sarb Hovey | $590 | Register |
| MGMT310-VA11371 | 12 | Tuesdays Sep 17–Dec 3, 2013 6–9:30 pm |
Van | TBA | $590 | Join waitlist |
| MGMT310-VA11372 | 7 | Saturdays Sep 28–Nov 23, 2013 9 am–4 pm (no class Oct 12) |
Van | Noel Genoway |
$590 | Register |
What will I learn?
After completing this course, you should be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate an understanding of where the responsibility for employment-related law lies in Canada
- Incorporate job analysis into your human resource management
- Apply various recruiting and selection methods
- Improve your employee retention and relations strategies
- Expand your use of past- and future-oriented performance evaluation methods
How will I learn?
This university-level course may consist of a combination of lectures, workshops, case studies, examinations, projects, papers, assignments, and group presentations. It requires at-home study and preparation. You can expect reading and other assignments on a weekly basis.
How will I be evaluated?
We'll evaluate your performance in this course using a combination of in-class or take-home assignments, exams, individual or group projects, participation, and attendance. To meet course demands, you should have an advanced level of written and spoken English.
If English is not your first language, we recommend you complete the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall band score of 6.5. If you have any questions or concerns about your English language proficiency, we encourage you to contact us.
Textbooks and learning materials
Course fees do not include textbooks or other materials, which you may purchase from the SFU Bookstore. We recommend you purchase your textbooks as soon as you've registered. The quantities are limited at the bookstore.
The textbook for this course is Human Resource Management in Canada by Chhinzer, Cole, and Dessler (2014, 12th ed., ISBN: 9780133125313).
Professional development credits
This course may meet the requirements for the following designation(s):