College Diploma in Business - Human Resources

Human Resources program at Northern, you’ll graduate ready to take on a leadership role in staffing, employee relations, performance management, and more.Year one focuses on Business Fundamentals. In year two, you’ll move on to master what it takes to attract, retain and motivate qualified talent.You’ll get to know the legal framework of labour relations, human rights, and occupational health and safety. You’ll learn how to support an organization’s short and long-term goals through strategic recruitment. And, you’ll be ready for the collective bargaining process.Along the way, you’ll also hone your skills in communication, information technology and tactical persuasion — and even develop an effective training program that promotes leadership and collaboration.This program provides all nine core courses required to complete the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario’s (HRPA) coursework requirement, the first step in obtaining the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation. Graduates must maintain a minimum grade of 65 per cent in each of the nine courses required by the HRPA and a minimum overall average of 70%.

To be eligible you must possess the equivalent of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).

Proof of Senior High School Diploma/Certificate with an equivalent Grade 12 Mathematics (50% min.) and/or Business/Commerce stream.

English Proficiency (we will require one of the following): IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System: minimum overall score of 6.0 must be achieved with no individual band score under 6.0; however, we will accept one band at 5.5; TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) – Computer-based overall minimum score of 79; PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic – Graduate Diploma: 58+.