Bachelor of Commerce (Strategic Human Resources Management) (Honours)(Co-op)

The four-year Bachelor of Commerce (Strategic Human Resources Management) (Honours) degree prepares you for leadership responsibilities in the evolving field of human resources management.

  • Become industry-ready! Work through Human Resource Management business models, simulations, artificial intelligence, and IT sandboxes
  • Gain authentic industry experience by working in teams on industry-based projects to research, design and create strategic HRM initiatives for an organization
  • Human Resource Management (HRM) practitioners are employed in varied industries, offering you the choice to work in the sectors/industries you are passionate about

Program Availability and Schedule

Availability

Open

Closed

Waitlisted

Start Term

Availability

International
Availability

Competitive?

Fall 2026

No

Schedule

Coming soon - a schedule that will show when each Level of the program will be delivered. See the Courses tab for further details on the Levels within this program.

Program Summary

Credential

Honours Degree (4 Years)

Program Delivery

Program Code

Area of Interest

Business

School

School of Business and Hospitality

Campus

Ottawa

Work Integrated Learning

Yes

Strategic human resources management professionals are able to leverage employee talent and integrate business objectives to successfully manage and implement organizational projects, programs and initiatives. With human resources management and business knowledge, as well as the ability to communicate with leaders across the organization, strategic human resources management professionals play a role in shaping contemporary business strategies.

You develop critical-thinking skills and knowledge required to execute human resources management activities encompassing the employee life cycle from effective recruitment and selection to employee relations strategies. There is an emphasis on teamwork, real-world simulations and project management skills throughout the program. The program's capstone course involves an industry-based project where you will work in collaborative teams to research, design and create strategic human resources management initiatives for an organization....(read more)

Overview

The four-year Bachelor of Commerce (Strategic Human Resources Management) (Honours) degree prepares you for leadership responsibilities in the evolving field of human resources management.

Strategic human resources management professionals are able to leverage employee talent and integrate business objectives to successfully manage and implement organizational projects, programs and initiatives. With human resources management and business knowledge, as well as the ability to communicate with leaders across the organization, strategic human resources management professionals play a role in shaping contemporary business strategies.

You develop critical-thinking skills and knowledge required to execute human resources management activities encompassing the employee life cycle from effective recruitment and selection to employee relations strategies. There is an emphasis on teamwork, real-world simulations and project management skills throughout the program. The program's capstone course involves an industry-based project where you will work in collaborative teams to research, design and create strategic human resources management initiatives for an organization.

Students also gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term(s) (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op work term(s) are subject to availability and academic eligibility. Please note admission to a co-op program does not guarantee a co-op placement.

Should you elect to earn your Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP or CHRL) designation from the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA), one of the requirements is the completion of nine courses. Each of the nine HRPA required designation courses are approved and offered within this major.

This program is approved by the Society of Human Resources Managers (SHRM).

As a strategic human resources management professional, you may find employment in the private, public or non-profit sectors across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, education, technology and manufacturing. Graduates have the opportunity to pursue human resources management certifications or graduate study.

Courses

Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.

Careers & Pathways

Careers

Graduates may find entry-level human resources positions as Human Resources Coordinator, Human Resources Generalist, Recruiter, Labour Relations Advisor or Compensation Analyst.

Pathways

Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Solve business problems using strategic models to meet organizational goals and external trends.
  2. Compile financial reports to support decision-making that benefits the overall financial performance of an organization.
  3. Research, collect and analyze primary and secondary source data to support human resources and business decisions.
  4. Adhere to professional, ethical codes of conduct and relevant legislation.
  5. Implement project plans and schedules that efficiently use resources and achieve organizational goals.
  6. Support business objectives by leveraging the interdependency of functional business units, including marketing, accounting and operations management with human resources.
  7. Research and recommend human resources solutions to a variety of stakeholders through appropriate media to address business problems.
  8. Guide and lead individuals and teams to achieve desired goals.
  9. Develop and implement human resources strategies, plans, policies and procedures that address organizational goals and challenges in response to both current and future labour market conditions.
  10. Consult and advise on change management, employee and labour relations issues within the workplace.
  11. Develop and manage strategies for employee engagement.
  12. Create and maintain human resources programs and policies that support international business operations.
  13. Evaluate the effectiveness of human resources programs and strategies in relation to business goals and objectives.
  14. Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

Tuition & Fees

Get an idea of how much each semester will cost with our Tuition and Fee Estimator.

2026/2027 Academic Year

Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator

Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar's Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro

Fees are subject to change.

Admissions Requirements

All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.

College Eligibility

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.
  • Mature students are applicants who have not achieved the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or its equivalent and who are at least 19 years of age on or before the commencement of the program in which they intend to enroll. Mature students applying for Degree programs satisfy College Eligibility by having demonstrated academic abilities equivalent to those of Ontario high school graduates, verified by successful completion of at least one full-time term at the post-secondary level (minimum five courses taken concurrently in an academic program of study).

Program Eligibility

  • Six Grade 12 University (U) or university/college (M) courses with a minimum 65% average including:
    • One Grade 12 U English course, with a minimum of 65%
    • One Grade 12 U Mathematics course, with a minimum of 65%
  • Please note that mature students must meet the following subject-specific Program Eligibility requirements, either directly or through equivalencies:
    • One Grade 12 U English course, with a minimum of 65%
    • One Grade 12 U Mathematics course, with a minimum of 65%
  • Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
  • IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) tests taken prior to January 21, 2026 overall 88, with a minimum in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 22; OR TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) tests taken after January 21, 2026 overall 4.5, with a minimum in each component: Reading 4.5; Listening 4.5; Speaking 4.5; Writing 4.5; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 120, minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105.

Application Information

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT) (HONOURS)(CO-OP)
Program Code 6328X03FWO

Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:

ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario
N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228

Students currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school should notify their Guidance Office prior to their online application at OntarioColleges.ca

Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.

International applicants please visit this link for application process information: https://algonquincollege.my.site.com/myac360/s/

For further information on the admissions process, please visit:
Admissions - Registrar's Office https://algonquincollege.com/ro/admissions/

Additional Information

Program Resources

Algonquin College has been granted consent by the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting May 19, 2022. The College shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable timeframe.

CO-OP INFORMATION
Co-operative education (Co-op) provides students with the opportunity to integrate classroom learning with real-world experience through paid, program-related work terms. Two academic terms before their first co-op work term, students must actively participate in and complete a self-directed co-op preparation course, including required readiness activities and workshops.

Students are responsible for conducting a guided, self-directed job search and securing approved, paid co-op employment related to their program of study. Co-op students compete for positions alongside students from Algonquin College and other Canadian and international colleges and universities. While Algonquin College's Co-op Career Centre supports students by developing co-op opportunities and providing guidance throughout the process, employment is not guaranteed. Co-op work opportunities may require students to relocate. All costs associated with participation-including travel, accommodation, work permits, visa applications, and other related expenses-are the responsibility of the student.

Co-op work terms are typically 14 weeks in duration and are completed during academic terms when students are not enrolled in classes. For details about the number and timing of co-op work terms in your program, please refer to the Courses tab on your program's webpage.

Successful completion of all required co-op work terms listed on the program page is mandatory for graduation. Students are expected to remain on schedule and participate in co-op work terms as planned. Failure to complete a co-op work term as scheduled may result in an unscheduled break in studies, which can delay graduation and may have implications for immigration status for international students.

International students who experience an unscheduled break in studies due to academic progression issues beyond their control may be eligible for an authorized leave. In such cases, consultation with the International Education Centre is required before the scheduled start of the co-op work term to review potential academic and immigration implications. International students are responsible for ensuring they meet all co-op work permit requirements before participating in a co-op work term. Additional information is available at: www.algonquincollege.com/international/student-handouts

For more information about co-op programs, expectations, and general and program-specific co-op eligibility criteria, visit: www.algonquincollege.com/coop-career-centre

Contact

Ray Gotceitas

Program Coordinator

gotceir@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 6998

Room B402

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Ray Gotceitas

Program Coordinator

gotceir@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 6998

Ray has worked in the National Capital Region for over 25 years and has held positions in Human Resources, Information Technology and Management Consulting.

Currently, in addition to teaching at Algonquin College, he works in Global HRIS for Alcatel-Lucent, a global telecommunications corporation with a strong presence in Ottawa.

Ray holds his Masters of Business Administration Degree from Queen’s University.

Ray has a strong passion for teaching, and greatly enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with students to assist them in achieving their own career aspirations.

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Student Success Specialist

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