Academic Calendar 2024-25

Nov 21, 2024

Academic Calendar 2024-25

Business Administration - HR Management & Leadership (Bachelor’s Degree)

Total Credits:	120+
Credential:	Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management and Leadership
Program Code:	BUS.HRML.BDEG
CIP:	52.0201

Overview

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management and Leadership learners gain a solid foundation in operational and strategic Human Resource Management professional practice. A unique feature of the program is its emphasis on leadership, and the role that Human Resources practitioners play in leading and influencing organizational performance. Applied learning experiences rooted in Human Resources principles are an integral component of this program. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunities available to them to participate in an optional applied work experience during their program of study.

Career/Academic Advancement Opportunities

Graduates of BBA Human Resource Management and Leadership Degree are employed in private and public organizations as HR specialists or generalists. They assume a variety of roles including that of HR advisors, managers, directors and supervisors. BBA Human Resource Management and Leadership graduates are qualified to write the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) credentialing examination. They are also eligible to apply to the Master’s Program in Business Administration or the Master’s in Leadership and Training Program at Royal Roads University.

Admissions

One of:

C+ in English 12
C in English 12 Camosun Alternative

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the learner will be able to

Integrate business and leadership concepts, theories, and principles in a range of management environments and roles
Use analytical and critical thinking skills to make decisions in an organization
Develop, implement and evaluate an organization’s human resource management principles and strategies
Advise and guide the development and implementation of Human Resources legislation, practices, standards and policies
Operationalize policies, procedures and initiatives that support the development of human resources
Provide leadership in the accomplishment of organizational goals and the development, implementation and evaluation of strategy
Apply concepts and principles of effective interpersonal competency to interactions with diverse individuals, groups, organizations and communities
Conduct oneself with integrity by demonstrating ethical and professional behaviour as a human resources leader

Curriculum

Year One

All of:

ACCT 110 - Financial Accounting 1 Credits: 3
ACCT 207 - Managerial Accounting Credits: 3
BUS 130 - Business Communications Credits: 3
BUS 140 - Business Info Technology Credits: 3
BUS 145 - Business Data Analysis Credits: 3
BUS 150 - Introduction to Management Credits: 3
ECON 103 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
FIN 110 - Fundamentals of Finance Credits: 3
MARK 110 - Introduction to Marketing Credits: 3

One of:

ENGL 151 - Academic Writing Strategies Credits: 3
ENGL 161 - Literary Genres Credits: 3
ENGL 163 - Intro to Literary Traditions Credits: 3
ENGL 164 - Indigenous Literature Credits: 3

Year Two

All of:

BUS 210 - HR Management Foundations Credits: 3
BUS 214 - Leadership Skills Credits: 3
BUS 220 - Organizational Behaviour Credits: 3
BUS 230 - Business Statistics Credits: 3
BUS 276 - Business Law Credits: 3
BUS 290 - Applied Organization Strategy Credits: 3
Two (2) electives - 200-level or higher School of Business course, ACCT 111 ; ECON 104 , PADM 112 or any 100-level Indigenous Business Leadership (IBL) course will be accepted as equivalent 200-level electives. Credits: 6

One of:

BUS 231 - Quantitative Methods Credits: 3
University transfer Mathematics (MATH) (except STAT 116 or STAT 216 or STAT 218 ) Credits: 3

One of:

BUS 281 - Negotiations & Contracts Credits: 3
PADM 260 - Multi-Party Decisions in Government Credits: 3

Year Three

All of:

BUS 312 - Human Resource Development Credits: 3
BUS 318 - Recruitment, Selection & Retention Credits: 3
BUS 322 - Organizational Change Credits: 3
ENGL 250 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3
PHIL 330 - Ethics in Business Credits: 3
Two (2) electives - Any 100-level or higher School of Business or non-business course Credits: 6

Two of:

BUS 310 - Strategic Compensation Credits: 3
BUS 313 - Employee and Labour Relations Credits: 3
BUS 315 - Workplace Health & Safety, Wellness Credits: 3
BUS 325 - Human Resources Management Systems Credits: 3

One of:

MARK 210 - Marketing Research Credits: 3
PSYC 201 - Research Methods in Psychology Credits: 3

Year Four

All of:

BUS 311 - Employment Law Credits: 3
BUS 421 - Strategic HR Management Credits: 3
BUS 440 - Current Trends in HR Management Credits: 3
BUS 480 - Strategic Management Credits: 3
BUS 485 - Emerging Leadership Practices Credits: 3
Three (3) electives - Any 200-level or higher School of Business or non-business course Credits: 9

One of:

BUS 310 - Strategic Compensation Credits: 3
BUS 313 - Employee and Labour Relations Credits: 3
BUS 315 - Workplace Health & Safety, Wellness Credits: 3
BUS 325 - Human Resources Management Systems Credits: 3

One of:

BUS 450 - International Management Credits: 3
BUS 460 - International Trade & Finance Credits: 3 *

Note:

*BUS 460 was cancelled effective Fall 2018.

Exceptions
Courses not acceptable for use as electives in the Bachelor of Business Administration, Human Resource Management & Leadership:

ACCT 220
ENGL 142
STAT 116 or STAT 216 or STAT 218
MATH 135 or MATH 137

Optional Program Credential Designation

Cooperative Education

All of:

BUS 101 - Co-operative Work Experience 1 Credits: 6
BUS 201 - Co-operative Work Experience 2 Credits: 6
BUS 301 - Co-operative Work Experience 3 Credits: 6
CDEV WPS - Workplace Preparation Skills Credits: 0

Optional:

BUS 401 - Co-operative Work Experience 4 Credits: 6

Note:

A student who does not successfully complete three (3) Cooperative Work Experience courses will not qualify for a Cooperative Education Designation; however, the student will qualify for an Internship Designation if they have successfully completed a minimum of one (1) Cooperative Work Experience Courses.

Internship

All of:

BUS 102 - Internship Work Experience 1 Credits: 6
CDEV WPS - Workplace Preparation Skills Credits: 0

Optional

BUS 202 - Internship Work Experience 2 Credits: 6

Program Participation Requirements

Many first year Business courses require Math as a prerequisite (e.g. “C” in Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Math 11, MATH 073 , MATH 077 , MATH 137, or “C+” in MATH 072 , MATH 075 , or MATH 135). Students may enter this program without Math but please note, students must complete one of the Math courses as listed above or successfully complete Camosun’s Math assessment in or before their first semester of study

Program Completion Requirements

Residency Requirement: A minimum of 20 courses must be taken at Camosun including at least six (6) of the following courses: BUS 310 , BUS 312 , BUS 313 , BUS 315 , BUS 318 , BUS 322 , BUS 325 , BUS 421 , BUS 480 , BUS 485 and one (1) of BUS 450 or BUS 460.
To qualify for a BBA - Human Resource Management & Leadership credential, a student must complete all required program courses and electives to total at least 120 credits and achieve an overall cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (‘C+’).