You will study human behaviour in organizations and develop the skills needed to deal with people at work. The course content includes individual behaviour, values, interpersonal relationships and communications, group and team dynamics, organizational culture, leadership and change. All topics are dealt with in the context of diverse formal organizations.

Credit Units: 4

Lecture Hours: 64

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Televised/SCN, Lecture/Theory

Your studies will focus on an introduction to conflict resolution, designed to provide you with interest-based conflict resolution models and primary interpersonal skills to handle workplace conflicts. The course is designed not only as an introduction to developing skills in managing conflict, but as well as providing organizational leaders with skills to manage conflict. You will obtain insights and be educated in conflict theory, negotiation strategy, needs grounding related to basic interpersonal communication and management skills, such as rapport building, empathetic listening, behaviour modelling, reframing, problem solving, and decision making. You will develop conflict resolution skills through a combination of lecture material, in-class assignments, role-plays and demonstrations, reading assignments, and problem-solving challenges.

Credit Units: 4

Lecture Hours: 64

Equivalent Course(s): DRCP 221

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Televised/SCN, Lecture/Theory

You will develop fundamental employability skills by studying the principles of communication. The course content includes developing effective writing skills. You will apply the principles and skills by writing letters and memorandums for routine and negative purposes. You will develop teamwork employability skills and examine ways to apply communication skills to team and cross-cultural situations.

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 48

Equivalent Course(s): BCOM 104

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Televised/SCN, Lecture/Theory, Print Distance Group

In your studies, you will gain the financial knowledge necessary to fulfil your role as human resources manager or administrator. Your studies will include an introduction to the accounting concepts that will be useful in your role as an organizational manager such as managerial accounting and decision making, financial accounting and the analysis of financial reports. The course is designed to support your role as a human resource manager and as a decision maker.

Credit Units: 5

Lecture Hours: 80

Equivalent Course(s):

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Televised/SCN, Lecture/Theory

Your studies will focus on an overview of human resource management and practices. You will learn the impact of job analysis; planning, recruiting, and selection processes; training, developing and compensation considerations, and management performance and labour relations. Employee and organizational ethics are discussed throughout the course with an emphasis on using human resource management to achieve high organizational performance.

Credit Units: 4

Lecture Hours: 64

Equivalent Course(s): ADMN 222

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Televised/SCN, Lecture/Theory

Your studies will focus on the role and functions of recruitment and selection of human resource management. You will develop an appreciation for professional recruitment and selection practices that meet Canadian legal standards. You will develop an understanding of the essential role of sound staffing practices in relation to organizational productivity. You will recognize the constraints under which an organization operates and how it relates to the process of recruitment and selection.

Credit Units: 4

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisites(s):

Equivalent Course(s): ADMN 230

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Televised/SCN, Lecture/Theory

Your studies will provide a general understanding of the processes, techniques and issues human resource professionals encounter in developing and administering a compensation program. Your studies will help you understand the strategic importance of compensation and how compensation issues can impact other areas of human resources. Also, you will gain an understanding of the impact of contemporary social trends and legislative developments that affect compensation decision making. You will participate in individual and group assignments including presentations and class discussions. Experiential learning will be used whenever possible to help you gain a better understanding of compensation concepts.

Credit Units: 5

Lecture Hours: 80

Equivalent Course(s): ADMN 231

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Televised/SCN, Lecture/Theory

You will analyze the strategic role of the training function within organizations and examine the functions of needs analysis, training program design, the selection and application of training methods, transfer strategies, and training evaluation through a combined theory and hands-on approach.

Credit Units: 5

Lecture Hours: 80

Equivalent Course(s): ADMN 232

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Televised/SCN, Lecture/Theory

Your studies will focus on labour relations, including union history and philosophy, certification procedures, union structure, managing in unionized environments, environmental factors which influence labour relations, applicable legislation affecting labour relations, collective bargaining (public and private sectors), job action, dispute resolution methods, and recent developments in the labour relations field. You will be encouraged to discuss and debate labour relations issues, to critically explore case studies and to monitor and report on current labour relations events. Through these activities, you will gain an understanding of the labour relations realm.

Credit Units: 4

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisites(s):

Equivalent Course(s): ADMN 233

Learning Method(s): Televised/SCN, Lecture/Theory

From an organizational and employee point of view, you will examine coaching, counselling, equity and fairness. The course emphasizes the major influences on employee relations and the impact on individual managers and the organization. You will examine the importance of sound employee relationship practices in the role of reaching organizational objectives. The course content includes interpersonal communication, inter/cross cultural issues, harassment, employee/family assistance programs, diversity and equity. You will research and develop a proposal that management can implement to enhance corporate employee relations.

Credit Units: 4

Lecture Hours: 64

Equivalent Course(s): ADMN 234

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Televised/SCN, Lecture/Theory

Your studies will focus on an overview of occupational health and safety systems as it relates to Human Resources responsibility. You will examine societal and organizational aspects, core principles, essential elements, a variety of legislation, psychological hazards, probability and severity of risk, disability management, duty to accommodate, and Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board.

Credit Units: 4

Lecture Hours: 64

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Televised/SCN, Lecture/Theory

You will continue to develop effective business writing skills and employability skills. The course focuses on writing business reports in both informal and formal styles. In addition, classroom study and experience will help prepare you for a business career by developing your presentation skills.

Credit Units: 4

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisites(s): BCOM 120

Equivalent Course(s): COMM 149

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Print Distance Individual, Televised/SCN, Independent Study, Lecture/Theory

Through intensive simulations and experiential exercises, you will develop practical skills and abilities necessary to reach a collective agreement. The course includes an introduction to the collective bargaining process, where you will gain an awareness of the theory, models, and legal framework.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 80

Equivalent Course(s): ADMN 235

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Lecture/Lab, Televised/SCN

You will develop strategies and processes related to creating and fostering an evolving workplace culture that supports innovation, change, quality, and learning and results in harmony between the organization's needs and employee's expectations while remaining consistent with the organization's business plan. The course content includes an overview of business planning corporate culture, quality management, and the emerging role of the employer and human resource support systems.

Credit Units: 4

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisites(s):

Equivalent Course(s): ADMN 236

Learning Method(s): Televised/SCN, Lecture/Theory