Ontario College Diploma in Business - Human Resources

The Business – Human Resources two-year diploma program provides you with a practical approach to human resources management, giving you a competitive advantage in today’s people-centred workplaces. This program will prepare you for a variety of entry-level positions in human resource departments. The business world is changing fast, and organizations know that their greatest asset is their employees –and the need for talented HR professionals is greater than ever. The Business Administration – Human Resources two-year diploma program will teach you the basics of HR and give you the foundation you need to break into this exciting and in-demand field. Here are some skills you’ll be able to show off after completion of the Business – Human Resources program: Designing human resources policies and programs.Attracting, retaining and developing a productive workforce.Managing diversity in the workplace.Ensuring the health and safety of employees.Advising on employee and labour relations.Our program enables you to work toward obtaining the professional designations offered through the Human Resources Professional Association of Ontario (HRPA). For information about obtaining professional designations in HR, please contact the Human Resources Professional Association of Ontario.

Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
• grade 12 English (C or U)
• grade 11 Math (C, M or U) or grade 12 (C or U)

** Mature student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)

Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English and Math, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English and Math.