A requirement for graduation is the completion of a paid Co-operative Education work term. This process combines your studies with paid, related work experience. Fanshawe will be there to help you find the right business fit for your dream. You’ll have access to consultants who will deliver classes, counsel and advise you as you move from the classroom to the real business world.
Upon graduating from this human resources degree, you may be eligible to complete a Master’s degree program at many other post-secondary institutions or complement your degree with a graduate certificate offered by Fanshawe. This program includes all nine credits required for the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designations from the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA). You may also have the required knowledge to pursue industry designation(s). Professional designations often require two or more years of relevant work experience, or the writing of an exam, in addition to completing your academic studies. You may be eligible for the Project Management Institute educational component for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certificate.
Available in a traditional in-class format with September admission. A part-time, online (asynchronous) degree completion option is available for students who have completed an advanced diploma in Human Resources.
The Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management) degree is one of four areas of specialization including Digital Marketing, Accounting and Management. Students will be asked to select a specialization when applying to their first year on the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS). Please note that the degree program has a common first year of study. Therefore, students will have the option to change their specialization prior to their second year of study, without extending the length of their program, if they choose to.
Laptop requirements
Please note, this program requires a laptop. It is recommended that students usea PClaptop vs. a Mac laptop, as Windows is required to be able to load program-specific software. For more information on specific requirements, visit the Laptop Requirements page on the Fanshawe CONNECTED website.
Co-op Opportunities & Career information
Co-op Opportunities
The Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management) program offers a cooperative education component, which provides students with the opportunity to gain invaluable first-hand work experience within their chosen field. Here are some co-op jobs that have kick-started the careers of some Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management) students before even graduating!
HR Coordinator - provide support through the development and management of policies and procedures.
HR Analyst - an opportunity to have a wide variety of responsibilities to provide meaningful work in a fast-paced environment that promotes well-rounded development.
HR Assistant - support a large company with their values and engagement, recruiting, onboarding and training, health and safety procedures, and employee relations
For more information regarding co-op, please check out our co-op site or contact the Co-op Office at coop@fanshawec.ca to connect with a consultant.
Career Information
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management) program will be prepared for a variety of career opportunities supporting the most important asset in any organization; its people. Graduates find careers in a variety of sectors (e.g., government, non-profit, education, manufacturing, hospitality, health care, financial services) and in roles that include:
- human resources training coordinator
- recruiter
- compensation analyst
- health and safety specialist
- labour relations representative
- benefits administrator
- training manager
- industrial relations manager
- talent acquisition specialist
- human resources generalist
Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduate employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management) program:
Human Resources Administrator
Support the human resources functions of an organization by assisting with recruitment, scheduling interviews, reference checks and hiring employees.
Human Resources Advisor
Provide advice on a broad spectrum of human resources practices, including recruitment, performance development, orientation, onboarding and organizational design.
Human Resources Business Partner
Support all key human resources functions including recruitment, selection, employee relations and engagement, training and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, and policies/procedures.
I started the online human resources diploma at Fanshawe and laddered into the online Business Administration - Human Resources advanced diploma. I always knew I wanted to complete my degree and was thrilled to learn that I could stay at Fanshawe and transfer my credits into the business degree in HR management, also completing it fully online! Finishing my business degree at Fanshawe meant that I could continue to get involved in the campus community as a member of the Equity, Diversion, and Inclusion Anti-Oppression task force. Being able to be a fully online student was perfect for me too as I was able to work while completing my education. From the approachable professors and the hands-on co-op work experience, I'm confident I'm prepared to start my career in HR!
Sydney P.
Student
