Human Resource Management I - BUSD 1009

This course provides a high-level overview of the functions and responsibilities performed by human resource professionals in contemporary businesses. Topics include job analysis and design, recruitment and selection, legal aspects of HR, training and development, HR planning, performance appraisals, compensation and benefits, occupational health and safety and employee relations. A brief introduction to the Alberta Employment Standards Code is also included.

Note: Restricted to Administrative Professional, Accounting Technician, Business Administration, and Open Studies.

This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.

Term	Duration	Schedule	Class	Section	Open Studies
Edmonton
Fall	Sep. 1 - Dec. 16, 2026	Mon: 03:30 - 05:00 pm Wed: 03:30 - 05:00 pm	40978	A04	Yes
Winter	Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027	Mon, Wed: 05:00 - 06:30 pm	10998	A02	Yes
Spring	May 3 - Aug. 13, 2027	Tue, Thu: 03:30 - 05:00 pm	20662	A01	No

This course is offered in an online setting. There are no scheduled classes, and you will learn at your own pace. Courses have start and end dates, assignments may have due dates assigned to them.

Term	Duration	Schedule	Class	Section	Open Studies
Online
Spring	May 4 - Aug. 14, 2026		20059	O02	No
Fall	Sep. 1 - Dec. 16, 2026		42946	O01	Yes

This course is offered in an online setting. Your course will be taught in real-time at regularly scheduled times.

Term	Duration	Schedule	Class	Section	Open Studies
Online
Winter	Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027	Tue: 06:30 - 09:30 pm	11000	O01	No
Winter	Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027	Thu: 06:30 - 09:30 pm	11001	O02	Yes

For each course session or class time, you can choose to attend in person, online in real-time or watch a previously recorded session.

Term	Duration	Schedule	Class	Section	Open Studies
Edmonton
Fall	Sep. 1 - Dec. 16, 2026	Mon, Wed: 05:00 - 06:30 pm	40980	H07	Yes
Fall	Sep. 1 - Dec. 16, 2026	Tue: 09:30 - 11:00 am Thu: 09:30 - 11:00 am	40981	H08	Yes
Winter	Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027	Mon, Wed: 03:30 - 05:00 pm	10999	H03	Yes
Spring	May 3 - Jun. 25, 2027	Wed, Fri: 12:30 - 02:00 pm	20663	H02	No

This course can be taken through Open Studies or through one of our many programs. Read our application guide and apply now.

Tuition and fees for 2025-2026 Open Studies

	Tuition estimate	+	Fees estimate	=	Total estimate
One 3-credit course	$626.40		$714.70		$1,341.10

See the detailed fees for this course

Digital resource fee:	$7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee:	$19.2 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee:	$41.00 max per term
Student technology fee:	$12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan:	$386.00 per year
Students’ Association:	$51.50 per term
U-Pass:	$180.00 per term
Legal plan:	$18.00 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

	Tuition estimate	+	Fees estimate	=	Total estimate
One 3-credit course	$1783.1999999999998		$714.70		$2,497.89

See the detailed fees for this course

Digital resource fee:	$7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee:	$19.2 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee:	$41.00 max per term
Student technology fee :	$12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan :	$386.00 per year
Students’ Association :	$51.50 per term
U-Pass :	$180.00 per term
Legal plan :	$18.00 per term

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

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