Advanced Human Resources Management

This course exam­ines the con­cep­tu­al frame­work for the evo­lu­tion and deliv­ery of con­tem­po­rary human resource man­age­ment. It takes into account shift­ing val­ues and pri­or­i­ties of employ­ees and man­agers and their impact on changes in the work­place. Specif­i­cal­ly the pro­gram looks at the chang­ing roles, val­ues, and skill and knowl­edge require­ments from the per­spec­tive of human resources prac­ti­tion­ers- employ­ees and man­agers alike.

Course at a glance
  • Fully online course, accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
  • Learn through lectures and lively discussions, as you broaden your network and apply the course content to the context of your own work or organization and explore its implications for your professional practice.
  • Explore topics such as HR work requirements, key areas of HR Service, HR service delivery, leadership and management, communication, technology in HR, and HR strategic planning.
  • Aimed at emerging to mid-career individuals looking to advance in their career in the area of human resources or in supervisory positions. It will be of special interest, among others, to HR practitioners, managers, supervisors, and training coordinators.
What you will learn

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Demonstrate a broader understanding of human resources.
  • Be a stronger HR practitioner in the workplace.
  • Determine various levels of HR service to effectively provide HR services for your workplace.
  • Contribute to employees’ success and engagement in the workplace, by implementing an employee life-cycle model.
  • Display stronger leadership and communication skills.
  • Discuss leading trends in HR.
This course has no prerequisites

Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.

Take note:

  • This is a graded course; assessment activities may include exams, projects, presentations, journals, or research papers.
  • Refer to the course syllabus for details on activities and assignments.
  • All required learning materials are provided through eClass at no additional cost.
Currently counts towards:

Applicants intending to enrol in a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements since they are prone to change.

*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.

When will
this course be offered?

New course schedules are released each June and November.

Scheduled for Fall/Winter:

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