Current Size: 100%
Program Code: 02541
Program Availability
Contact Information:
Graeme Simpson,
program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 3381
graeme.simpson@humber.ca
Two semesters, beginning in September and January
Humber’s comprehensive Human Resources Management program covers all the key functions in this diverse field, including employment law, labour relations, training and development, pension and benefit plans, occupational health and safety, compensation, recruitment and selection. The expertise, knowledge and management skills you acquire here can be applied to any organization. Humber’s faculty draw on their many years of hands-on HR experience and expertise to successfully guide students through this program.
The first of its kind in Canada, this program is in high demand because it prepares you to work in all areas of human resources. Core concepts are studied in a classroom setting and applied in a work placement to help you gain a practical understanding of human resources.
In two semesters you will gain the knowledge, skills and experience to become a highly marketable human resources professional. This program offers a comprehensive exploration of all the core components of human resources including its power to influence key business decisions.
People are organizations most important asset. Changing demographics and other factors revolutionizing industry are putting human resources professionals on the front lines as Canadian companies vie for a competitive edge. Human resources (HR) departments across all industries need trained professionals who understand the business of people and who know how to recruit, train, compensate, motivate and retain employees. The choices available within human resources are so extensive, your career will remain interesting and challenging for many years. The program equips you for roles such as: health and safety officer, recruiter, labour relations assistant, compensation analyst, training co-ordinator and benefits administrator.
Potential employers include Rogers Media, CIBC, Loblaw, Weston Bakeries, Ontario Government, Peel Regional Police, Home Depot, Deloitte, City of Toronto, Fairmont Hotels, Scotiabank, TD Canada Trust, Siemens and Air Canada.
Get first-hand experience with a four-week work placement (minimum 160 hours required). Placements can be completed on a part-time basis throughout the academic year or full time once classes finish.
Qualified graduates of this program may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study at many postsecondary institutions. For detailed information, visit humber.ca/transferguide.
All courses are accredited by the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA). This program also prepares graduates for the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation. The HRPA charges a fee to write the National Exam for its CHRP designation. In 2012, the fee was $250.
Note: For more information, refer to Selection Procedures.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
The 2013/2014 fee for two semesters is
Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2013/2014 academic year.
Fees are subject to change. For more information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance.
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BISM 5000 | Computer Analytic Skills |
| HRM 5000 | HRPD Seminar 1 |
| HRM 5003 | Human Resources Management |
| HRM 5004 | Compensation |
| HRM 5005 | Recruitment and Selection |
| HRM 5006 | Occupational Health and Safety |
| HRM 5007 | Employment Law |
| HRM 5008 | Organizational Behaviour |
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| HRM 5500 | HRM Management Finance |
| HRM 5501 | HRPD Seminar 2 |
| HRM 5502 | Labour Relations |
| HRM 5503 | Training and Development |
| HRM 5504 | HR Planning |
| HRM 5505 | HR Business Project |
| HRM 5506 | Pension and Benefit Plans |
| WORK 5508 | Field Placement |