Woodsworth College

Important Information about Enrolment Limitations
Students enrolled in the Certificate in Human Resource Management may not enrol in non-program courses or other programs or faculties at the University of Toronto in the same academic session. CHRM is a part-time program and most students will
take courses over 2 academic years.  Prerequisites will not be waived in order to ‘fast-track’ the program.

The courses in CHRM are Faculty of Arts and Science courses and may be available during the day or evening in the Summer and the Fall/Winter Sessions. All courses are not offered every session. Some courses may only be offered in the daytime. The Faculty of Arts and Science reserves the right to limit enrolment in courses, and to withdraw courses for which enrolment or resources are insufficient. Students may choose courses at times most convenient to them. If you have taken prerequisite courses at an institution other than the Faculty of Arts and Science on the St. George Campus at the University of Toronto, it is your responsibility to have your transcripts forwarded to the appropriate department.  The CHRM Program Office is not authorized to reinstate students in courses.

In the Summer Session students may enrol in a maximum of 2.0 full course equivalents. Part-time study in the Fall/Winter Session is a maximum of 3.5 full course equivalents. Full-time enrolment (4.0 - 5.0 full course equivalents) is permitted provided prerequisites are met and there are no timetable conflicts. Those who wish to enroll in a full time course load in the Fall/Winter Session will be charged full time incidental/ancillary fees. Students should attempt to have a course load balanced between the two terms of any session. If you register for a course without having the necessary prerequisite courses and/or marks, you will automatically be withdrawn from the course.

Credit Weight:  
Course codes ending in H1 = 0.5 credit. 
Course codes ending in Y1 = 1.0 credit.

Note:  Some WDW level courses list 4 or 13 FCEs in addition to other prerequisites. The 13 FCE requirement is automatically met by students in the CHRM Program who have completed an undergraduate degree program.

WDW240H1 Introduction to Employment Relations 
An introduction to the study of the world of work and employment, the history and development of employment relations, its central theories and concepts; the behaviours, outcomes, practices and institutions that emerge from or affect the employment relationship; contemporary issues and comparative employment relations systems.

WDW244H1 Labour Relations 
Introduction to the institutions, issues and legislation affecting the employment relationship in the public and private sectors in Canada, with emphasis on collective bargaining. The economic and political environment, history of the labour movement, union organization, certification, contract negotiation, strikes, dispute resolution, contract administration and grievances.
Prerequisite: 4.0 FCEs and a CGPA of at least 2.0
Exclusion: ECO244Y1, WDW244Y1

WDW260H1 Organizational Behaviour 
Introduction to the nature of organizations and the behaviour of individuals and groups within organizations, including topics such as culture and diversity, reward systems, motivation, leadership, politics, communication, decision-making, conflict and group processes. Not recommended for students in Commerce programs.
Prerequisite: 4.0 FCEs and a CGPA of at least 2.0
Exclusion: MGT262H1, RSM260H1
 

WDW346H1 Human Resource Planning
An understanding is developed of how essential elements of the human resource planning process support organizational goals and strategies. Topics such as environmental influences, job analysis, forecasting human resource needs and ascertaining supply, succession planning, downsizing and restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, outsourcing, and strategic international issues are examined.

WDW347H1 Training and Development
The role of training and development initiatives in organizations. Students acquire the knowledge and skills to conduct a training needs assessment, identify training objectives, explore strategies to increase the transfer of training, design and deliver a training activity using various training methodologies, and evaluate its effectiveness.
Prerequisite: WDW260H1

WDW348H1 Recruitment and Selection  
The principles, legal issues, and emerging trends affecting the recruitment process and selection of staff in organizations.  Development of recruitment strategies, assessment of applications for employment, interviewing candidates, and the role of testing and measurement of competencies in making hiring decisions.

WDW367H1 Compensation 
The theory and process of developing and administering compensation systems. Through the core compensation principles of efficiency, equity, consistency and competitiveness we consider such topics as: job analysis, job evaluation, pay levels and structures, pay for performance, benefits, and compensating special groups of workers.
Prerequisite: WDW260H1/MGT262H1/RSM260H1

WDW372H1 Negotiations 
Resolving conflicts constructively is a challenge faced by all organizations and most individuals. This course will cover fundamentals of the negotiation process and conflict resolution. This course will apply multiple cases and simulations providing students with several opportunities to build their skills.
Prerequisite: WDW244H1, WDW260H1

WDW378H1 Employment Health 
The influence of legislation, the labour market and collective bargaining on health policies and programs in the workplace. The rights and responsibilities of employers, employees, unions and governments for the regulation and promotion of workplace health and safety; and the implications of evolving demographic, economic, and social factors.
Prerequisite: WDW244H1, WDW260H1

WDW379H1 Employment Relations Research and Human Resource Analytics 
An introduction to fundamental quantitative and qualitative research methods to enable students to critically evaluate and conduct research in the labour field.  The class will explore data-driven, analytical approaches to managing human resources using basic metrics, analysis, and interpretation of information that link human resource initiatives to various indicators of organizational performance.
Prerequisite: WDW244H1, WDW260H1

WDW430Y1 Employment Law
The major legal structures which regulate the employment relationship in the public and private sectors: the common law of contract (master/servant law), legislation governing collective bargaining, the primary statutes (Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and the Human Rights Code).
Prerequisite: 13 FCEs including WDW244H1 and WDW260H1

WDW444H1 Seminar in Employment Relations 
An advanced seminar examining contemporary issues in the employment relations and human resources field. Topics vary from year to year, but the objective of the course is to discuss current issues and their economic, legal and social implications.
Prerequisite: 13 FCEs, including WDW244H1 and WDW260H1, and a CGPA of at least 2.50

WDW447H1 Contemporary Challenges Facing Today's Organizations 
An advanced seminar exploring significant developments in organizations, and the challenges and opportunities facing professionals in the employment relations field. Emphasis is placed on developing problem solving and critical thinking skills and examining theories and concepts of employment relations.
Prerequisite: 13 FCEs including WDW244H1, WDW260H1, 1.0 WDW300-level FCE in Employment Relations