SEM 311 - HRM: Managing the Work Force in Canada

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course is a general overview of human resource management issues in organizations. It focuses on reward systems, the design of work, legal issues, union-management relationships, staffing, and training and development. Prerequisite: SEM 201, 301 or 310. Open to third- and fourth-year students.

SEM 402 - Leadership Skills

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

The purpose of this course is to increase understanding of leadership roles and skill in exercising those roles. These include team building, mentoring, managing conflict, delegating, managing participative decision making, creative problem solving, and time and stress management. Prerequisite: SEM 201, 301, 210 or 310. Open to third- and fourth-year students.

SEM 413 - Rights in the Work Place

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This is a comprehensive study of rights in the work place. It examines principles of human resource management as guided by statutes and case law by courts and administrative tribunals. Prerequisite: SEM 201, 301 or 310. Open to third- and fourth-year students.

SEM 415 - Staffing

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This Human Resource Management course is focused on the philosophy and procedures used in obtaining and maintaining an efficient work force. Topics include recruitment, selection and training. Pre- or corequisite: SEM 311. Open to third- and fourth-year students.