Academic Calendar - 2026

Western University Academic Calendar. - 2026

Western Main Campus

Honours Specialization HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Faculty of Social Science - DAN Management & Organizational Studies (BMOS Program)



Enrolment in the BMOS Honours Specialization modules is limited. Meeting of minimal requirements does not guarantee admission.

Students may not apply to a BMOS HONOURS SPECIALIZATION when they apply for admission to the University.

Admission Requirements

5.0 first-year courses:

After first year, students may apply for admission upon completion of 5.0 first-year requirements with no failures. Students must have an average of at least 73% on, and no grade less than 60% in, the following
3.0 principal courses:

1.0 course: MOS 1021A/B and MOS 1023A/B.
1.0 course from: Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Calculus 1501A/B; Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1228A/B, Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B*.
1.0 course: numbered 1000-1999.

1.0 course: Psychology numbered 1000-1999.
1.0 course numbered 1000-1999 from: the Faculty of Social Science.

Note: *Students admitted without Calculus should be aware that to enrol in certain courses/modules they may be required to take Mathematics 0110A/B. When considering a course/module in another discipline, please check the Mathematics requirements(s). Students are responsible for ensuring they have completed the Mathematics and other entry requirements and prerequisites of the modules/courses they wish to take.

Note: After first year, Affiliated University College students require the completion of 5.0 courses with an overall cumulative average of 70%, in addition to the above.

After second year, students applying for a BMOS HONOURS SPECIALIZATION must have

a) achieved an average of at least 73% on the last 5.0 courses;
b) achieved an average of 73% on the 3.0 principal courses required for the module;
c) achieved a cumulative modular average of 70%;
d) obtained a minimum grade of 60% in each course required for the module;
e) obtained a passing grade in each elective course;
f) Main Campus Students: a minimum cumulative average of 65%, or
Affiliated College Students: a minimum cumulative average of 70%.

Module/Program Information

Module
11.0 courses:

1.0 course normally taken in second year from: Business Administration 2257, MOS 2227A/B, MOS 2228A/B. 
1.5 courses normally taken in second year: MOS 2181A/B, MOS 2320A/B; Psychology 2080A/B.
1.0 course normally taken in second year from: MOS 2242A/B and Sociology 2206A/B; Sociology 2205A/B and Sociology 2206A/B; Statistical Sciences 2035*; the former Psychology 2820E.
4.0 courses normally taken in third year: MOS 3280F/G, MOS 3330A/B, MOS 3342A/B, MOS 3343A/B, MOS 3344A/B, MOS 3370A/B, MOS 3384A/B, MOS 3383A/B.
1.0 course from: any course offered by the Faculty of Social Science level 2000 or above.
2.0 courses normally taken in fourth year: MOS 3352F/G, MOS 4380F/G, MOS 4410A/B, MOS 4485F/G.
0.5 course: MOS 4999E or MOS 3000-level or above (if MOS 4999E is taken, the module becomes 11.5 courses).

*If Statistical Sciences 2035 is taken, Sociology 2206A/B must be completed for a total of 1.5 course equivalences. The additional course may be counted towards the degree requirements.


Progression

Progression Requirements

To remain in a BMOS HONOURS SPECIALIZATION, students must have

a) maintained a cumulative modular average of 70%;
b) obtained a minimum grade of 60% in each course required for the module;
c) obtained a passing grade in each elective course;
d) maintained a cumulative average of 65%

Students who fail to meet these progression requirements may be eligible to apply to a BMOS Specialization or to another program.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate from a BMOS HONOURS SPECIALIZATION, students must achieve a minimum cumulative modular average of 70% with a minimum mark of 60% in each course, obtain a passing grade in each elective course, and maintain a minimum overall average of 65% on the 20.0 courses counted towards the BMOS HONOURS SPECIALIZATION Degree. Students with advanced standing must achieve an overall average of 65% on courses completed at Western.

All students require 2.0 designated essay courses (E, F or G; at least 1.0 of which must be a senior course numbered 2000-4999) and 1.0 course from each of the Categories A, B and C.