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Bachelor of Commerce, Human Resources Management Major at Athabasca University

Athabasca University, Canada

Programme overview

In today's business landscape, human resources is about much more than administrative tasks—it's integral to an organization's long-term planning and strategy. That's why our online Bachelor of Commerce, Human Resources Management Major at Athabasca University combines essential business knowledge, like accounting and finance, with specialized HR training in recruitment, employee training, health and safety, employment law, and motivation strategies. Graduating with this degree equips you with the comprehensive skill set you need to become an impactful HR professional, capable of contributing meaningfully to your department and organization as a whole.

Faculty: Faculty of Business  |  Duration: As little as 2 years (post-diploma route) or 4 years (degree route) of full-time study  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Monthly; enrol any time  |  Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In our Bachelor of Commerce, Human Resources Management Major program, you'll explore a blend of essential business and specialized HR courses. You'll delve into core topics like cost analysis, international business management, and statistics for business, while also focusing on HR-centric courses such as Recruitment and Selection, Occupational Health and Safety, and Strategic Human Resource Management.

Career pathways

With an online BComm in HR from Athabasca University, you'll be prepared for a diverse range of career paths in the human resources field. Whether you're interested in roles like HR manager, talent acquisition specialist, employee relations consultant, or even branching into organizational development, your degree equips you with the skills to excel in both public and private sectors.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal admission requirements for this program. All you need is to be 16 or older. You can enrol anytime and start right away, regardless of your previous education. Please note: If you have a degree in administration, business, commerce or management, or a degree with a related major or concentration from AU or another university, you cannot apply to the Bachelor of Commerce, Human Resources Management Major program.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate programmes have continuous enrolment: applications are accepted throughout the year and students can start registering for courses as soon as the online application is complete.

There are no application deadlines for most undergraduate programs. Applications go through the online Undergraduate General Application, with part of the process completed in ApplyAlberta; the one-time, non-refundable general application fee is $141 (2026-2027).

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