Campus
Duration
8 Semesters (4 Years)
Credential Awarded
Honours Bachelor Degree

Program and course delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.

About the Program

This four-year degree program combines theory with practice, allowing you to develop critical and strategic skills required for human resource management. You will gain necessary technical knowledge including HRIMS/SAP, data mining and metrics.
As a graduate of this program, you will have the required knowledge to pursue several key industry designations such as:

  • Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation through the Human Resources Professionals Association
  • The Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate through Microsoft

Advanced Entry

Graduates of a diploma program may be eligible to complete this degree faster through one of our pathway options.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Interpretation of laws and regulations
  • Critical thinking
  • Mathematical concepts
  • Staffing techniques
  • Information Management 

Work Experience

Mandatory Degree Co-op

A work experience that includes at least one term in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a paid position that is completed between two academic semesters and requires a minimum of 420 hours of work. Students must be in good standing and meet all identified requirements prior to participating in the work experience. The successful completion of the co-op work term(s) is required for graduation. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the mandatory co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

Work-Integrated Learning Model
Year September January May
Year 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Break
OR
Year 1   Semester 1 Semester 2
Year 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Break
Year 3 Semester 5 Semester 6 Work Term
Year 4 Semester 7 Semester 8  

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

  • HR Administrator
  • HR Business Partner
  • HR Specialist
  • HR Consultant
  • Recruiter, Trainer or Compensation Analyst

Accreditation

Sustainability

Sustainability

Within the Honours Bachelor of Commerce – Human Resources Management program, we place a unique focus on developing trusted advisors and innovators who work collaboratively to advance sustainability initiatives.

Learn more about Seneca Business’s commitment to sustainability.

Global Learning and Engagement Opportunity

Global Learning and Engagement Opportunity

As a student in this program you have the chance to explore global learning opportunities through Global Learning and Engagement. Gain a global perspective and develop new skills for personal, professional, and academic growth – at Seneca or abroad.

Success Story

Naz Ahmad

"The faculty at Seneca are excellent and the program incorporated a hands-on approach, which equipped me with both theoretical and practical knowledge. I found myself among like-minded classmates who were focused on their career goals. Overall, Seneca has a very welcoming environment that allowed me to find the resources and mentorship I needed to achieve my academic goals."

Naz Ahmad
Graduate, Honours Bachelor of Commerce – Human Resources Management

Read Naz's success story

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