Program Description Human resources (HR) professionals work in partnership with business managers to take care of the company’s largest asset – its employees. To help a business run, HR staff provide advice to department supervisors on a range of employee relations issues; design and deliver a range of programs and services focused on individual and team needs; and create company policies that support and promote a workplace culture based on fairness, equity and personal growth. You will acquire skills in the effective use of industry-standard software and learn from professors who are connected to industry. As a student, you will have the opportunity to interact directly with industry professionals and to participate in hands-on learning opportunities such as case competitions.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program are required to purchase their own laptop.
Human resources (HR) professionals serve as strategic partners in today’s business environment. They work closely with management colleagues at all levels of a company on a variety of project-based and proactive initiatives. Many roles are performed by HR professionals including the following:
Advocating on a variety of staff issues Developing and implementing company policies, procedures, programs and services Giving advice and counsel to corporate executives, line managers and employees This program will develop your skills, knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
Compensation management Computer applications for HR professionals Intro to HR management Organizational behaviour for HR professionals Recruitment and selection Training and development This two-year diploma program includes courses that qualify towards the academic component of the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation. Additional courses are required to meet the full academic component of this professional certification.
Career options:
Compensation and benefits co-ordinator Co-ordinator of volunteer resources Executive search associate Human resources assistant Occupational health and safety associate Recruiter and staffing co-ordinator Training co-ordinator
