Bachelor of Business Administration – Human Resources – Honours

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – Human Resources Management is a four-year degree program offered at Algoma University. It combines core business administration training with a specialized minor in HR Management designed to align with professional designation standards:

• HR Specialization: Focuses on strategic workforce planning, recruitment, performance appraisal, compensation and benefits, global HR management, occupational health and safety, labor negotiations, and dispute resolution.

• Professional Alignment: Rigorously designed with industry leader input to prepare graduates for the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.

• Core Competencies: Emphasizes team-management skills for diverse workforces, ethical/social/cultural decision-making in global settings, and HR planning for technological innovations.

• Career Pathways: Prepares graduates for roles such as HR specialist, recruitment coordinator, compensation analyst, labor relations officer, or general HR manager.

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum GPA: 60.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 79.0

• PTE: 60.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to beginning their academic program. The required duration depends on the student’s initial proficiency level.

Entrance scholarships for international students at Algoma University are automatically applied upon admission review and available for undergraduate and post-secondary certificate programs:

Chancellor's Award ($5,000 CAD/year, up to $20,000 CAD total): Awarded to high school graduates enrolled full-time (15 credits/term). Requires an A+ average (or 90–100% OSSD equivalent) and higher English scores (IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL 85 / PTE 65 / Duolingo 125). Renewable for up to 3 additional years if the student maintains an 80% annual average, registers for at least 12 credits/term, and has no failed courses. Recipients who transition to Canadian Permanent Residency remain eligible for renewal.

President's Award ($2,500 CAD, one-time): Granted to Ontario Secondary School (OSSD) graduates entering their first year full-time (12 credits/term) with an average of 80% – 89.9% across their top six Grade 12 U/M courses.

The Dean's Award ($1,000 CAD, one-time): Granted to incoming first-year international students studying full-time (minimum 12 credits/term) who hold a minimum B+ academic standing (or equivalent).

Award of Excellence ($500 CAD, one-time): Granted to incoming first-year international students studying full-time (minimum 12 credits/term) who hold a minimum B academic standing (or equivalent).