About Human Resources Management in MacEwan University

A diverse, complex and global job market – these factors translate into an increasing need for organizations to differentiate themselves through their people practices. Welcome to the world of Human Resources Management, where the pressure to find and retain talented employees requires skilled professionals who can implement forward-thinking practices in the areas of employee compensation, staffing, training and development, and employee relations.

MacEwan’s Human Resources Management program prepares you for a career in HR with a comprehensive, no-nonsense program of study. A balance of practical skills and strategic thinking, the program delivers both general management skills and the very latest in HR-specific training. Subjects include organizational behaviour, labour relations, recruitment and selection, employment law, workplace health and safety training, compensation, and change management.

The program also offers a certificate exit option after completion of the first year of study, and students who complete the full diploma, can transfer directly to the third year of MacEwan's Bachelor of Commerce degree - so you can graduate with both a specialized diploma AND a degree.

What does this mean?

• The HR courses you take align with the content tested on the CPHR Designation National Knowledge Exam, making you eligible to have the National Knowledge Exam (NKE) of your designation waived.
• Graduates from 2012 and onwards who meet the requirements are eligible.

Careers

Whether they are in the public, private, or not-for-profit sector, most organizations have a need for Human Resources Management professionals. Many professionals start their careers as ‘generalists’, dealing with a broad range of employment issues concerning pay, benefits, recruiting, hiring, performance management or career development.

Later on, practitioners often choose to specialize in one or more areas, and will often wear job titles that include:

• Manager, Talent Acquisition
• Director, Compensation and Benefits
• Human Resources Planning Specialist
• Corporate Trainer
• Employee Relations Advisor
• Organizational Development Consultant

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent in high school courses

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :       overall band score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 5.5 in each band.
• TOEFL    :       86 and a minimum score of 21 in each section.
• PTE         :       overall score of 59 and a minimum score of 56 in each band.

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MacEwan University The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Before deciding to study in one of the Canadian universities, one must estimate the average cost of living in Canada. Tabulated below are the expenses one needs to incur on a monthly basis to study at MacEwan University. The tuition fees for international students are based on credits. Other fees include the service fees and course specific fees which can be checked online.

Cost of transportation is covered in tuition fee as the institute provides UPass.

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