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Business Administration - Human Resources

Description

Specialize with a rewarding and inspiring career in human resources management.
 
Human Resources Management is one of three majors offered through AC Online that Business Administration students can select. In the second half of the Business Administration Ontario College Advanced Diploma program, you select a major to specialize in. Prior to selecting a major, you develop a strong foundation in various business skills. 
 
The Business Administration - Human Resources Management program prepares you for a meaningful human resources management career. 
 
Learn about various specializations of human resources management, including: 
  • human resources planning 
  • recruitment and selection 
  • compensation and benefits design 
  • training and development 
  • labour relations 
  • occupational health and safety 
  • employee and organizational research 
  • employee relations 
  • the procurement, implementation, and maintenance of human resources information systems 
  • relevant human resources and organizational management legislation 
Should you elect to earn your Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation from the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA), one of the requirements is nine courses. Each of the nine HRPA required designation courses are within this major. This program is also approved by the Society of Human Resources Managers (SHRM). 
 
Upon graduation, you may find employment in all industry sectors as:
  • human resources management assistants, coordinators, or generalists 
  • recruitment and selection 
  • compensation design/management 
  • training and development 
  • labour relations 
  • health and safety officer 
  • human resources management 
  • human resources advising 
Field Placement is only offered to full-time on-campus students.
 
To qualify for this advanced diploma, you must complete the program within eight years.
 
SUCCESS FACTORS
 
This major is well-suited for students who: 
  • Enjoy working with people. 
  • Have an interest in planning and executing business initiatives on a project basis. 
  • Are motivated to lead, advocate and champion for organizations and employees. 
  • Possess advanced people, communication, teaming, planning and critical thinking skills.
COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY
 
The following requirements are recommended to ensure success in the program: 
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent; OR 
  • Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR 
  • General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR 
  • Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). 
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
 
The following requirements are recommended to ensure success in the program: 
  • English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent). 
  • Mathematics, Grade 12 (MAP4C or equivalent). 
  • It is recommended applicants with international transcripts have the following IELTS or TOEFL scores to ensure success: IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT) Overall 80, with a minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 110, minimums of 110 in Literacy and no score below 95..
COURSES: 
 
Series: 01
 
BUS2301    Business Computer Applications        
ECO2305    Microeconomics      
ENL1813    Communications I    
LAW1702    Business Law    
MGT2319    Skills for Academic & Business Success    
QUA0002    Business Mathematics    
 
Series: 02
 
ACC2310    Accounting Concepts I    
BUS2303    Database & Advanced Excel Concepts    
ECO2306    Macroeconomics    
ENL1823    Communications II    
MGT2328    Introduction to Management Fundamentals    
QUA0003    Quantitative Methods I   
 
Series: 03
 
ACC2313     Accounting Concepts II    
BAI2300      Global Business Environment    
FIN2303      Introduction to Finance    
MGT2320    Material and Operations Management    
MGT2381    Human Resources Management    
MKT2317     Marketing    
 
Series: 04
 
ENL1829     The Art of Oratory    
FIN2305       Finance for Non-Finance Professionals    
MGT2359     Laws of the Workplace    
MGT2382     Organizational Behaviour    
MGT2393     Recruitment and Selection    
QUA2343     Quantitative Methods II    
 
Series: 05
MGT2380    Labour Relations    
MGT2384    Training and Development    
MGT2388    Compensation Management    
MGT2396    Occupational Health and Safety    
 
English General Education Elective: choose 1
 
ENL1725    Canadian Identity    
ENL1726    Symbols, Text and Meaning    
ENL1798    Contemporary Canadian Issues    
ENL1825    Communication Dynamics    
 
Series: 06
MGT2325    Leadership      
MGT2391    Human Resources Management Strategic Planning    
MGT2394    Human Resources Research and Information Systems    
MGT2399    Employee Relations    
 
Electives: 1 with Departmental Approval
 
FLD2400    Field Placement    
MGT2398   Human Resources Professional Career Preparation    
 
General Education Elective: choose 1
 
Approved Other Electives
 
MGT1000    Approved Course - Other Program Or Major    
MGT1001    Approved Course - Other Program Or Major  
 
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.  
 

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  • Institution: Algonquin College
  • Program type: Diplôme d’études collégiales de l’Ontario – niveau avancé
  • Language: English
  • Program Code: 0216M07PAO
  • Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance

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