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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm) in Human Resources

Human Resources is about helping organizations succeed by managing employees and helping them reach their full potential. It serves a strategic function linking talented people with organizational success.

The major prepares students to handle human resource concerns in a timely and professional manner relating to all HR competencies including strategy, professional practice, engagement, total rewards, labour and employee relations, health, wellness and safe workplace, learning and development, workforce planning and talent management, HR metrics, reporting and financial management.

The human resource major prepares you for all aspects of the employment relationship. You will learn to how to recruit, select and engage employees, how to set up a compensation system, and how to deal with the intricacies of employment law including union-management relations. As part of managing people, you will also learn about specific areas such as workforce planning, retention, training and development, and health and safety.

Campus Information

Saskatoon

The College of Nursing in Saskatoon is located on the beautiful University of Saskatchewan campus, home to the largest cluster of health science disciplines in Canada. We offer both undergraduate and graduate programs at this location.

Intakes

Feb
March
May
Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The field of human resources includes areas such as recruitment, training and development, salaries and benefits, health and safety, industrial relations, and performance management.

Students may be eligible to waive writing the National Knowledge Exam (NKE) for the Chartered Professional in Human Resources professional designation from CPHR Saskatchewan after completing a B.Comm. degree. The designations are regulated by each province.

With a major in human resources you may continue your professional development with careers like:

Compensation Specialist
Human Resources Generalist
Human Resource Information System Specialist
Mediator
Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Specialist
Recruiter

PSW Opportunity

Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.

Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.

Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.

Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.

Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

At least 3 years of full-time study in an approved English-medium secondary program including Grades 10, 11, and 12, as well as successful completion of Grade 12 English Language Arts A30 and B30 (or equivalents)

Students from overseas schools offering a Canadian education system curriculum in English require a minimum grade of 65% on their Grade 12 English course(s).

At least 2.5 years of full-time study in an approved English-medium secondary program including Grades 11 and 12, as well as successful completion of Grade 12 English Language Arts A30 and B30 (or equivalents) with minimum final grades of 70%

At least 2 years of full-time study in an approved English-medium secondary program including Grades 11 and 12, as well as successful completion of Grade 12 English Language Arts A30 and B30 (or equivalents) with minimum final grades of 80%

If completion of secondary standing occurred more than five years ago, additional proof of English proficiency may be required.

The requirements to enter each level are as follows:

IELTS (Academic)

International English Language Testing System

TOEFL iBT

including the TOEFL iBT Home Edition

Test of English as a Foreign Language

Duolingo ILAC Pathway Other

Level 1

Intro

4.5

(minimum 4.0 in all areas)

(minimum 10 in all areas) 65-75 General English Level 9

Level 2

Intermediate 5.0

(minimum 4.5 in all areas) 65

(minimum 12 in all areas) 80-90 Pathway 1.2 Successful completion of Level 1

Level 3

Academic Preparation 5.5

(minimum 5.0 in all areas) 70

(minimum 15 in all areas) 95-100 Pathway 2.2 Successful completion of Level 2

Level 4

Academic Success

6.0

(minimum 5.5 in all areas) 75

(minimum 17 in all areas) 105 Pathway 3.2 Successful completion of Level 3

University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon , Saskatchewan ,Canada