Human Resources Management

Program Description

This graduate certificate program in Human Resources Management offers students relevant professional skills and knowledge. The program provides the student with the opportunity to acquire a general background in the functions of Human Resources from both theoretical and practical perspectives.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• A degree or three-year diploma from a recognized college/university and/or mature student with three to five years documented related work experience including references. Consistent with Academic Policy, graduates of the three year Business Administration - Human Resources (HRA/BHR) diploma program are not eligible for this graduate certificate program.
• English proficiency at the college level.

Applicant Selection:

• In the event of oversubscription, applicants will be selected on the basis of a College orientation session during which a written questionnaire will be administered. Both content and written communication skills will be assessed and, along with academic achievement, these will form the basis for selection. Note that admission to the co-op program is highly competitive.

Your Career

Graduates will possess the skills for employment in a variety of human resources positions such as human resources administrator, human resources generalist and human resources specialist (i.e. recruiter, compensation analyst, trainer, pensions and benefits administrator, occupational health and safety officer, HRIS specialist).

Program Intakes

Students can begin their two-semester program of study in September or January, and both groups are eligible to apply for the coop option.

Certification

The subjects in this program may be credited by the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) towards the Certified Human Resources Professional designation (CHRP) as well as by the International Personnel Management Association (IPMA), towards the Certified Professional or Certified Specalist designations (IPMA - CP or IPMA - CS).

Co-operative Education Option

Program Code HRMC
The co-operative education component provides the student with the opportunity to secure a paid work-term. The student has a shared responsibility for securing employment opportunities. The co-op option enables the student to combine classroom learning and real-world experience. This option is in place for both the September and January intake.

Diploma to Degree... and Beyond

Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following universities and colleges:

Canada

U.S.

Curriculum

* *Students starting in September will take CPP200 in semester two; students starting in January will attend a CPP200 seminar during their work term (September to December).

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