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Human Resources Management

Learn how to effectively manage people to unlock their potential and make any organization stronger. Build the fundamental skills required to pursue a career in human resources management.

Degree
Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)
Campus
Prince George
Credits
120 credits,  4 Years,
Part-time available
Experiential Learning
Co-op,  Study Abroad,  Undergraduate Research Experience
Honours Option
Yes
Intakes
Jan,  May,  Sep

Program Details

Effective human resources management enables an organization to build success through people.

Begin by gaining a fundamental understanding of business through courses in macroeconomics, microeconomics, accounting, marketing and financial management. 

In the upper years, examine the leadership role that human resources professionals play in developing organizational visions. Learn to design equitable compensation systems and benefit plans from legal, ethical and strategic perspectives. Explore industrial and labour relations, including the collective bargaining process.

 

Program Website Academic Calendar

Career Paths

  • Human resources manager
  • Human resources consultant
  • Recruiting specialist
  • Labour relations specialist

Why at UNBC

  • Earn a Chartered Professional in Human Resources designation quicker through UNBC’s accredited program
  • Apply strategic thinking to attracting the right employees for the job and developing their talents by implementing appropriate training opportunities
  • Develop career skills in a high-demand profession
UNBC motto

'En Cha Huná

UNBC’s motto, from the Dakelh (Carrier) Elders, reminds us that all people have a voice and a viewpoint. Interpreted as “respecting all forms of life,” 'En Cha Huná encapsulates the spirit of academic freedom, respect for others, and willingness to recognize different perspectives.

Admission Requirements

High School Requirements (applicable for B.C. and Yukon)

Overall average of 65% minimum in the following:

  • English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
  • Pre-Calculus 12 (minimum 60%)
  • Approved Academic Grade 12 Course
  • Approved Academic Grade 12 Course
  • Additional Grade 12 Course (Elective or Academic)

View the full list of Approved Academic Grade 12 Courses

More high school admission requirements (including out-of-province, International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement)

Transfer Requirements

  • Have attempted at least 15 credit hours of post-secondary transferrable coursework from a recognized institution
  • Be in good academic standing at the transfer institution
  • Have a 2.0 GPA from the most recent 30 credits prior to transfer
  • For the purposes of verifying any outstanding first-year prerequisites, high school transcripts may be requested

Detailed transfer requirements

Tuition and Fees

Approximate Costs per Academic Year

(30 credit hours, 10 courses)

  Domestic International
Tuition* $5,870 $24,770
Student Fees* $1,185 $1,185
Books* $1,700 $1,700

* Tuition, fees and books are subject to change and vary among programs.

Tuition and Fees

Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

View the hundreds of available scholarships, bursaries, and awards.

  • 1 in 4 students receive a UNBC financial award.
  • $3,500,000 in financial awards given each year.
Awards and Financial Aid Information for Indigenous Students