About Business Administration - Human Resources in Algonquin College

Specialize with a challenging and inspiring career in human resources.

Human Resources is one of seven majors that Business Administration students can select. In the second half of the three-year Business Administration Ontario College Advanced Diploma program, you select a major to specialize in. Prior to selecting a major, you develop a strong foundation various business skills.

The Business Administration - Human Resources program prepares you for a rewarding career in the field of human resources management.

Learn about various specializations of human resources management, including:

• human resources planning
• recruitment and selection
• compensation and benefits design and administration
• training and development
• labour relations
• occupational health and safety
• employee and organizational research
• employee relations
• the procurement, implementation, and maintenance of information systems
• relevant human resources and organizational management legislation

Benefit from completing an optional 30-hour field placement in your final semester and apply your knowledge and skills in a real work environment.

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.

Upon graduation, you may find employment in all industry sectors, including:

• human resources (general)
• recruitment and selection
• compensation design/management
• training/development
• labour relations
• human resources management
• human resources consulting

SUCCESS FACTORS

This Major is well-suited for students who:

• Enjoy working with people.
• Have an interest in planning and executing business initiatives.
• Are motivated to lead, advocate and champion for organizations and employees.
• Possess good interpersonal skills.

Careers

Graduates may find employment in all industry sectors as assistants, generalists, or specialists in human resources planning, recruitment and selection, compensation design and management, training and development, labour relations, advising, managing and consulting.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Contribute to the planning and implementation of employee recruitment, selection, and retention strategies.
2. Administer and facilitate the performance management program.
3. Coordinate and support the development, implementation, and evaluation of employee orientation, training, and development programs.
4. Implement and support effective employee and labour relations strategies in both non-union and union environments.
5. Administer and communicate the organization`s total compensation plan.
6. Collaborate with others in the implementation and monitoring of organizational health and safety policies and practices.
7. Contribute to the identification of information needs and apply current and emerging information technologies to support the human resources function.
8. Contribute to organizational development strategies aimed at promoting organizational effectiveness.
9. Present and evaluate communication messages and processes related to the human resources function of the organization.
10. Develop, implement, and evaluate personal professional development plans to achieve ongoing competence in human resources professional practice.
11. Identify and communicate the human resources component of the organization`s business plan.
12. Contribute to the collection, analysis, and utilization of human resources data.
13. Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

Program Eligibility

• English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).

• Mathematics, Grade 12 (MAP4C or equivalent).

Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).

• IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic). Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR
• TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with a minimum of 22 in each component: Reading: 22; Listening: 22; Speaking: 22; Writing: 22.

Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of available places, applicants will be selected on the basis of their proficiency in English and mathematics.

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