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Hons in Industrial Relations and Human Resources (HBA)

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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Hons in Industrial Relations and Human Resources (HBA) is a honours degree in Human Resource Management programme offered by University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus.

At a glance

Degree: Honours Degree
Field: Human Resource Management
Delivery: On Campus

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: future.utoronto.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Industrial Relations and Human Resources at the University of Toronto is offered as a Major or Specialist through the Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources, within the Faculty of Arts & Science's Social Sciences area, leading to an Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA). The program covers labour relations, human resources management, and employment policy, and includes experiential learning opportunities. It is a limited-enrolment program requiring 4.0 completed credits to apply, plus specified courses in economics and the social sciences. The Specialist requires 10.0 credits, including 4.0 credits at the 300+ level, of which 1.0 must be a 400-level IRE course; an optional Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream adds 12 to 20 months of paid work experience, typically extending completion to five years. The program is delivered on campus at the St. George campus; its program office is in Woodsworth College.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants require an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six subjects at the 4U/M level, including English (ENG4U or EAE4U); one of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U), or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) is recommended. The co-op component of Grade 12 courses is not used for admission purposes. The program (OUAC code TAX) falls under the Social Sciences admission category at the St. George campus.

About University of Toronto

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1827
Students: 103,140
QS rank: #32
Programs: 507
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Hons in Industrial Relations and Human Resources (HBA) award?

University of Toronto awards a Honours Degree in the field of Human Resource Management on completion of this programme.

Can Hons in Industrial Relations and Human Resources (HBA) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Toronto.

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