Overview

The Human Resources Management programme at Athabasca University provides a comprehensive foundation in modern business practices and specialised personnel strategies. This degree is designed to transform students into strategic partners capable of contributing to long-term organisational planning and corporate success.

Why Human Resources Management at Athabasca University?

Athabasca University holds prestigious accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a distinction shared by only 6% of business schools globally. This "gold standard" ensures that the curriculum meets rigorous international quality benchmarks. Students benefit from a flexible learning model with no fixed start dates, allowing for monthly intakes and self-paced study. The Faculty of Business provides dedicated support services, ensuring that distance learners have access to expert guidance throughout their academic journey.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 2007 per credit
National fee: CAD 2007 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum blends fundamental management principles with advanced human resources training. Modules may include:

Accounting for Managers
Management
Writing in Organizations
e-Commerce
Microcomputer Applications in Business
Microeconomics
Recruitment and Selection
Strategic Human Resource Management
Labour Relations

Careers with Human Resources Management

Graduates are prepared for diverse leadership and specialist roles across both the public and private sectors. The programme equips individuals with the skills necessary to excel in various professional capacities, focusing on organisational development and employee management. Potential career paths include:

Training and development specialist
Compensation and benefits analyst
Employee relations specialist
Talent acquisition specialist
HRIS analyst
Labour relations specialist
HR compliance specialist
Staffing coordinator

With a high employment rate and strong median income for graduates, this degree serves as a robust platform for career advancement in the global business landscape.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting for Managers
Writing in Organizations

Interpersonal Communication

Group Communication

Microcomputer Applications in Business (Windows)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Next start: monthly. There are no application deadlines for most undergraduate programs.

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Athabasca, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

There are no formal admission requirements for this program. All you need is to be 16 or older. You can enrol anytime and start right away, regardless of your previous education.

Please note: If you have a degree in administration, business, commerce or management, or a degree with a related major or concentration from AU or another university, you cannot apply to the Bachelor of Management in Human Resources Management program.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

60210 CAD / year

≈ 60210 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

60210 CAD / year

≈ 60210 CAD / year

Additional Details

Permanent residents of Alberta: $36,860.

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Scholarships Information

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