Bachelor's Degree in any field of study
Organizations today require engaged, motivated employees who understand how to effectively support organizational goals while enhancing their own skills and knowledge. Becoming a valued advisor to the business is a Human Resources (HR) imperative, and understanding how to effectively demonstrate a set of key behaviours is of utmost importance.
George Brown’s Human Resources Management graduate certificate program comprehensively covers the key HR functions in this exciting field. Taught by seasoned HR professionals with industry experience, the program blends business-related theory and practical application to highlight how HR functions as a strategic partner to business units. Students explore the role of the HR department and the key accountability requirements to demonstrate a high level of professionalism in a work-related setting.
Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:
describe how employment legislation impacts human resources
design human resources policies and programs
facilitate employee training and development
ensure health and safety in the workplace
recruit and select employees
promote diversity
manage performance
recommend strategic change initiatives
develop a total rewards system
manage employee/labour relations
create a comprehensive human resources plan
For those students who wish to pursue the Certified Human Resources Professional designation (CHRP), all applicable courses in the B408 program are HRPA approved. The courses prepare students to write the National Knowledge Exam offered by the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA).
This program is also offered in the fully online format. Students who wish to apply for Human Resources Management Online Postgraduate program, should apply to B428.
Code: B408
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COURSES
Required Courses
In order to graduate from the B408 program, you must successfully complete the following 13 Mandatory courses and 1 Work Experience Term.
SEMESTER 1
semester courses
ACCT 4005, Financial and Managerial Accounting, NONE
BUS 4017, Project Management, NONE
HRM 4003, Human Resource Management, NONE
HRM 4004, Organizational Effectiveness, NONE
HRM 4005, Recruitment and Selection, HRM 4003
HRM 4008, Training and Development **, HRM 4003
SEMESTER 2
semester courses
HRM 4009, Compensation, HRM 4003
HRM 4010, Labor Relations and Collective Agreements, HRM 4003
HRM 4011, Employment and Human Rights Law, HRM 4003
HRM 4012, Human Resources Planning, HRM 4003
HRM 4013, Occupational Health and Safety, HRM 4003
HRM 4015, HR Seminar Series *, HRM 4003
BUS 4000, Work Experience Prep Course, NONE
WORK EXPERIENCE TERM
work experience term
CODE, COURSE NAME, PRE-REQUISITE
COOP 4003 or INTN 4003, Work Experience (Coop) / Work Experience (Internship), BUS 4000
Course Exemptions (Four course maximum): The equivalent course must be from a recognized University with a minimum grade of 70% and HRPA (Human Resources Professional Association of Ontario) approved, where applicable.
Students who begin the program in September or May will take the HR Seminar Series in Semester 2, while those who begin in January will take it in Semester 1.
Note: Our applicable HR courses have been approved by the Human Resources Professional Association of Ontario (HRPA) and students may choose to pursue an HRPA designation offered by them.
Graduates of this program will be equipped to enter a wide range of positions across a broad spectrum of public and private sector organizations such as financial institutions, retail, general business, manufacturing, government, legal firms, human resources consulting firms and not-for-profit organizations. Students will develop the skills and knowledge to enter into the human resources field and be ready to move up the career ladder. Graduates of the program have found employment as:
Human Resources Generalist
Recruiter
Learning and Development Coordinator
Compensation Analyst
Human Resources Coordinator
Mandatory Health Insurance
$743.99 for one-year coverage (Sept-August)
$508.83 for 8 months coverage (Jan-August)
$273.29 for 4 months coverage (May-August)
