Business Administration - Human Resources

Description

PROGRAM DETAILS
 
Program Code BAH1
Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration 90 weeks
 
Full Time Offerings
  • 2025 September
Part Time Offerings
  • 2025 September
 
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

Build on your diploma in human resources with this human resources advanced diploma program. You’ll acquire and demonstrate industry-standard skills and dive deeper into core HR functional areas: recruitment and selection, training and development, human resources planning, occupational health and safety, HR management, compensation and benefits and labour relations. You’ll also have the opportunity to apply to further develop your consulting skills with the option of substituting two courses for the intensive community consultancy program, working with live clients to solve real problems.
 
YOUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Students who have completed the two-year human resources diploma program can continue for a third year to earn an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in business administration human resources. This program is also available part-time.
 
Upon completion, students will have a sound base in analytical skills, professional communication, leadership and dispute resolution.  The program has a number of experiential learning opportunities for in-class students (e.g., mentorship, HR Community Consultancy), where students interact with human resources professionals in the field.
 
Students also have the opportunity to complete all nine Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)/Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) credits. Refer to the Human Resources Professionals Association website for more information.
 
Graduates who meet admission requirements are also eligible for transfer to the Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management) degree. You can also be eligible to complete a degree program at many other post-secondary institutions or complement your advanced diploma with a graduate certificate offered at Fanshawe College.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
  • Business - Human Resources Ontario College Diploma from Fanshawe College with a minimum overall average of 'C+' (2.5 cumulative GPA)  OR
  • An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College with a minimum overall average of 'C+' (2.5 cumulative GPA)  OR
  • A combination of relevant education and work experience in a related field as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above  
COURSES:
 
LEVEL 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
  • ACCT-1100    Principles of Accounting 1    
  • BUSI-1060    Strategies for Success    
  • WRIT-1032    Reason & Writing Business 1   
  • MKTG-1012    Principles of Marketing 1    
  • MATH-1052    Business Math   
  • BUSI-1005    Introduction to Business Processes    
LEVEL 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
  • COMP-1390    Software Appl. for the HR Professional    
  • FINA-1004    Finance 1    
  • MGMT-1017    Human Resources Management    
  • COMM-3020    Professional Communication    
  • BUSI-1068    Effective Meetings & Presentations    
  • ACCT-1068    Introduction to Payroll   
LEVEL 3
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses
  • MGMT-3009    Recruitment & Selection    
  • MGMT-3007    Organizational Behaviour    
  • MGMT-3042    Training & Development   
  • LAWS-1052    Employment Law    
  • MGMT-1196    HR Mentorship Foundations 
  • ECON-1002    Economics 1    
  • COMP-3077    Excel for Business Adv    
LEVEL 4
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
  • Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course.
Group 1
  • MGMT-1217    Employee Resolution & Problem Solving    
  • MGMT-3043    Performance Management    
  • MGMT-3048    Compensation & Benefits Administration    
  • HLTH-1102    Occupational Health & Safety    
  • MGMT-1197    Human Resources Mentorship  
Group 2
Students will be enrolled in one of the following courses:
MGMT-3066 or INNV-1001
  • MGMT-3066    Organizational Development & Change   
  • INNV-1001    Innovation Applications   
LEVEL 5
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
  • Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course.
  • MGMT-3061    HR Planning    
  • FINA-1038    Finance & Accounting for Non-Accountants    
  • SFTY-3010    Occupational Health & Safety Legislation   
  • MATH-3063    Human Resources Statistics & Analysis    
  • BUSI-1002    Work Issues & Ethics    
  • MGMT-3060    Negotiating-Mediation & Conflict Res   
LEVEL 6
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
  • MGMT-1163    Labour Relations   
  • SFTY-5001    Safety Administration    
  • SFTY-5002    Hazard Management    
  • ECON-1005    Economics 2   
LEVEL 6 - ADD'L REQ
Students will be enrolled in one of the following groups:
 
Group 1
  • MGMT-5067    Managing Strategic HR Projects    
  • MGMT-5068    Managing Leaders & Leadership   
Group 2
  • INNV-5001    Innovation Applications   
  • MGMT-5068    Managing Leaders & Leadership   
Group 3
  • MGMT-5097    HR Community Consultancy    
Gen Ed - Electives
  • Take 6 General Education Credits - Normally taken in Levels 4 and 5
CAREER INFORMATION

Graduates of Fanshawe's Business Administration – Human Resources program are prepared for a variety of positions within any organization’s HR department, including HR administration, HR assistant, labour relations assistant, compensation clerk, pension and benefits assistant, payroll clerk, recruiter, training and development assistant.
Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduate employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Business Administration – Human Resources program:
  • Health & Safety Specialist
  • HR Administrator
  • Career Specialist  
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: Fanshawe College
  • Program type: Diplôme d’études collégiales de l’Ontario – niveau avancé
  • Language: English
  • Program Code: BAH1
  • Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance

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