The Diploma in Business Management (Human Resource Management) has been designed to provide students with insight into the theory and practice of effective human resource management. The program seeks to provide the student with a broad understanding of fundamental business principles and practices essential to effective and efficient management.
The program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to pursue a career in human resource management, supervision and general management.
1. To provide students with a broad understanding of fundamental business principles and practices essential to efficient and effective management.
2. To develop skills in various key areas of human resource management such as recruitment, selection, training and development, performance management and compensation.
3. To develop leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
4. To introduce various aspects of computerized information technology.
5. To develop an appreciation for the entrepreneurial process, particularly as it relates to small business development.
6. To provide students with an opportunity to integrate classroom study with relevant work experience.
Graduates of the program may obtain employment in a variety of areas such as private business, government, industry, consulting agencies, institutions and associations.
The following is a brief list of the positions that graduates may occupy after successful completion of the program: recruitment/selection officer, personnel officer, training and development officer, compensation/ benefits specialist, sexual harassment officer, employee assistance coordinator, labour relations officer, professional development officer, human resource officer, personnel manager, manager of human resources, classification officer and other business related occupations.
1. High School completion with an overall 60% average in:
OR
Persons 19 years of age or older who do not meet the entrance requirements for this program may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Clause.
2. Successful completion of the Skills Placement Assessment
The Business Certificate/Administration/Management program allows exit points after completion of Certificate, Administration Diploma or Management Diploma levels.
Students may complete an initial concentration of Business Courses and a two week work exposure leading to a Certificate in Business Administration.
Students may continue beyond the Business Administration Certificate level program by selecting an area of specialization from one of the following options: Accounting, Human Resource Management or Marketing. Upon successful completion of this area of concentration along with a four-week work exposure, students may graduate with a Diploma in Business Administration.
Students may continue even further in their area of specialization by completing additional courses beyond the Administration Diploma level. Successful completion of these courses, will allow students to graduate with a Diploma in Business Management.
Graduates of the Business Management program may have the opportunity to transfer credits to institutions such as:
Graduates may also wish to further their studies to achieve professional designations with: