Program Description The greatest asset of any business is its people. Human resources professionals help guide organizations with sound practices — hiring the right people, training them to be effective and developing strategies to motivate and inspire. Loyalist grads meet the academic requirements to write the Comprehensive Knowledge Exam (CKE) and apply for the CHRP designation.
Through this in-depth program, you will get a blend of theory and hands-on practical experience that goes beyond the classroom. In the program, you will: Have expert faculty to teach you to anticipate what’s coming next in training and development, occupational health and safety, benefits and compensation, as well as work-life balance. Do projects emphasize learning by doing, such as performing a health and safety audit for a real-world organization. Learn about current issues and trends from guest speakers working in the field. Interact with faculty and other post-grad students coming from university, college and workplace backgrounds helps prepare students to appreciate different perspectives. Earn field experience one day a week throughout the semester where they apply theoretical and practical knowledge in a workplace setting and make valuable industry contacts.
