HRM 301Strategic Human Resources Management
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Human Resources Management
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 5 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
An examination of the issues and challenges confronted by human resource professionals when planning and forecasting the staffing needs of an organization. Topics covered may include aligning human resource practices with organizational objectives, succession planning, redesign of work systems, and the impact of human resource practices on organizational outcomes.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Must have completed the following:
- HRM200 - Basic Human Resources Management (0.50)
- Students must be in level 2B or higher
- Enrolled in Human Resources Management Diploma, or Human Resources Management Minor
- Must have completed the following:
Antirequisites
- Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:
Leads to
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 3271 | 37 / 50 | T 18:30–21:20 |
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 3170 | 0 / 50 | T 18:30–21:20 |
| LEC 701 | 1191 | 13 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
Reviewed on UW Flow
67% liked it80% easy53% useful
From 12 ratings and 3 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
Presentation/Assignment, Readings, Midterm + Final
Nov 2012 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
Took this online during covid. 4 25% assignments. Extremely easy.
Mar 2021 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
They changed the course around... there's a different textbook and structure. Definitely one of the harder HRM courses.
Jul 2016 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
6 posts and comments in 6 threads mention HRM 301, October 2017 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Fall 2022
Any good textbook sites? 2 points, 3 comments
u/VV_vibes: “I am searching for my HRM 301 textbook. It's called: Strategic HRM & Performance: A Conceptual Framework by Alex Vanderstraeten eText ISBN: 9781137605023, 1137605022 I have used library genesis and z-library but I haven't been able to find anything. …”
Winter 2021
HRM 301 PPL? SOMEONE HELP MEE W THIS ASSIGNMENT QUESTION PLS 0 points, 0 comments
Fall 2020
HRM301 3 points, 2 comments
u/hylisha: “Is HRM301 only available for HRM students? I see online that the only prereq is 200 which I have taken but for some reason, it says that I have not fulfilled the prereqs? Anyone who isn't in HRM ever taken the course before? If so were you successfully able to just add it?”
Textbooks + Tips - ENGL 292, ENGL 210J, FR 192A, HRM 301, SPCOM 399, & LS 291 2 points, 0 comments
u/chaps_singh: “Appreciate any advice or experiences with the above courses, and if anyone has test banks or a textbook, HMU! Thanks folks!”
Spring 2018
Advice on pursuing a HRM minor/CHRP designation 1 point, 0 comments
u/hwasale: “… I am planning on doing the CHRP designation, but there aren't many reviews about some of the required courses like HRM 301, 303, 305, and 307. Also, I have never taken any accounting related math courses in high school. …”
Fall 2017
Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments
“posting a reply to my comment I find the bot annoying.”
u/Jackhofmann: “PSYCH 483 PSYCH 484 PSYCH 485 PSYCH 486 PSYCH 490R PSYCH 499A PSYCH 499B PSYCH 499C PSYCH 621 PSYCH 630 PSYCH 677A PSYCH 704A PSYCH 704B PSYCH 707 PSYCH 710 PSYCH 714 PSYCH 717 PSYCH 720A PSYCH 721A …”
u/Jackhofmann: “… HLTH 606 HLTH 619 HLTH 620 HLTH 641 HLTH 701 HLTH 720 HLTH 730 HLTH 741 HLTH 750 HRM 200 HRM 301 HRM 303 HRM 305 HRM 307 HRM 400 HUMSC 101 HUMSC 201 INDEV 10 INDEV 100 INDEV 200 INDEV 262 INDEV 302 INDEV 375 INDEV 387 INDEV 401 INDEV 490A INDEV 601 INDEV 602 INDEV 604 INDEV 606 …”
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