Program:Human Resources Management
Program | Human Resources Management
| Faculty | Human Resources |
Credential | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | Duration | 1 Year |
Starting Month | January, September, May | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
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 upmost 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
Admission Requirement:
Bachelor's Degree
Applicants with international transcripts who do not provide English proficiency test results must test at the College level in the George Brown College English assessment to be considered for admission.
Please visit georgebrown.ca/englishproficiency for more details.
Tuition Fees:
Application Fee | $95 |
Base Tuition Fee | $13,520 for 2 semesters $20,280 for 3 Semesters |
Incidental Fees (Student ID, Student association membership, etc.) | $1,500 |
Mandatory Health Insurance | $570.82 for one year coverage( Sep-Aug) $388.28 for 8 months coverage(Jan-Aug) $204.64 for 4 months coverage (May- Aug) |
Public Transportation ( Per year), estimated | $1,500 |
Books and supplies (estimated per year) | $1,000-$1,200 |
Career:
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
Credits Transfer
Students who wish to gain further knowledge and practical experience in training and development may pursue an optional stream in this area. Upon successful completion of the Training and Development Stream, students may choose to pursue the Certified Training and Development Professional Designation (CTDP) offered through the Institute of Performance and Learning. Refer to http://performanceandlearning.ca/certification for additional information on this designation.
Link to George Brown Official Website
http://www.georgebrown.ca/B408-2017-2018/