Arts Academic Plans

Students enrolled in any degree program may pursue a minor designation in Human Resources Management.

The Human Resources Management Minor requires successful completion of a minimum of four academic course units (eight courses) with a minimum cumulative average of 70%, including:

• AFM 123/ARBUS 102, or both of AFM 101 and 102
• HRM 200
• two of PSYCH 338, 339, 340
• three of HRM 301, 303, 305, 307
• remaining courses (to a total of eight) from:
  • HRM 400
  • PSYCH 439
  • PSYCH 467 
  • one of MSCI 311; PACS 202

Notes:

1. Please refer to the Admission section for the Faculty of Arts for details regarding the residency requirements.
2. Students are encouraged to complete HRM 200 before enrolling in PSYCH 339 or PSYCH 340. Note that second-year students are given priority enrolment in HRM 200.
3. Students who have completed a Diploma in Human Resources Management or the course requirements for the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, or who have graduated from a college or university HR or Business program are precluded from enrolling in the Human Resources Management Minor or Diploma at Waterloo.
4. Students interested in pursuing the CHRP designation are advised to review the CHRP requirements and consult with the HRM program advisor before finalizing their HRM course selections.