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BUS171

Human Resource Management & Supervision

VanWest College Human Resource Management & Supervision

This course is targeted for team and departmental supervisors rather than HR professionals. The course will provide a solid foundation in human resource management including a component on supervision and leading teams. The first part of the course provides students with an overview of hiring, performance management, and HR law. The latter portion of the course focuses on supervision, coaching, and leading effective teams.

Course Details

  • Course ID: BUS171
  • Course Name: Human Resource Management & Supervision
  • Course Length: 2 months (8 weeks)
  • Offered Location: Vancouver
  • Method: In-person Lecture
  • Start Dates: 2025: February 18, August 5 / 2026: January 19, August 31
  • Course Schedule: Monday & Wednesday (3:00 – 5:45 PM or 6:00 – 9:30 PM) or Tuesday & Thursday (3:00 – 5:45 PM or 6:00 – 9:30 PM)
    * You may have additional or make-up classes on Fridays
  • Credential: Upon the successful completion of this single course, you will receive Human Resource Management & Supervision Single Course Certificate

Admission Requirement

English Admission Requirement

  • VanWest English Placement Test: Level 8, or
  • Completion of VanWest Level 7 or EAP 300 course with a final grade of 75%+, or
  • IELTS 6.0+, or
  • TOEFL IBT 79+, or
  • TOEIC 800+, or
  • Duolingo 115+, or
  • Cambridge English Scale: 169+, or
  • CEFR B2+

Academic Admission Requirement

  • High School Diploma (Grade 12), or
  • General Education Development (GED)

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees
Course Fee (Domestic): $1,000
Course Fee (International): $1,300
Application Fee (Domestic): $150
Application Fee (International): $250
Student Services Fee: $250

*Textbook costs are not included. Textbooks should be purchased by the individual. For the list of required textbooks, please click HERE.

Textbook

  • Textbook: Gary Dessler; Nita Chhinzer; Gary L. Gannon (2019). Management of Human Resources, 5th Edition, The Essentials (Canadian Edition). Pearson Publishing
  • ISBN: ISBN: 9780134305066 / 013430506X
  • Online Source: Vital Source
  • Buy at VanWest: Yes

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