George Brown College
Diploma in Business – Human Resources
Toronto, Canada
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
CAD 17,966 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
The Business – Human Resources program at George Brown College in Toronto provides students with a practical approach to human resources management that prepares them for a variety of careers within this growing field. They will learn to:
- design human resources policies and programs that adhere to employment legislation
- attract, retain and develop a productive workforce
- manage employee diversity
- ensure health and safety at the workplace
- advise on employee/labor 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.
This Centre for Business program is part of our School of Human Resources.
Your Field Education Options
In addition to on-the-job work experience, George Brown College endeavors to provide field education opportunities with real-world challenges and clients.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships for international students at George Brown College are generally in-program awards based on students’ academic performance (and other criteria) at George Brown College after the beginning of the academic program.
Curriculum
Required Courses
In order to graduate from the B134 program, you need to complete 27 courses: 22 Mandatory courses, 1 Business Elective, 1 mandatory General Education Course, and 3 General Education Electives.
Depending on the results of your placement tests, you may be required to take COMM1000 Introduction to College Communication before progressing to COMM 1007. Similarly, you may be required to take MATH1027 (Business Math with Remediation) before progressing to MATH 1008. COMM1000 and MATH 1027 do not count toward the 27 courses required for graduation, and you will be charged for these extra courses. Please speak to the business office staff if you need any assistance.
General Education Courses (semesters 1, 2, 3, and 4): You must complete 4 General Education courses (one per semester). One mandatory (“Successful Social Relations” – GHUM 1087) and 3 chosen from at least 2 of the following categories: Social Sciences (GSSC), Arts and Humanities (GHUM), or Science and Technology (GSCI).
You are required to make up any failed or dropped courses before you are eligible to graduate. You can make up these courses during the day, and some are offered in the evening through Continuing Education. Please check with the business office staff to ensure that the Continuing Education courses are equivalent to what is taught in the full-time program. Note that some courses may not be offered every semester. Our staff can assist you with any special timetable requirements you may have.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
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Select One General Education Elective |
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
Select One General Education Elective |
Select One General Education Elective Select Field Education Course or Business Elective |
Note: Students interested in pursuing a degree program are recommended to take Microeconomics and/or Macroeconomics as a business elective.
Note: Our applicable HR courses have been approved by the Human Resources Professional Association of Ontario (HRPA) and students may choose to pursue an HRPA designation offered by them.
Electives
Business Electives
- BUS 1044 Business Law
- COMP 1113 Principles of E-Business
- COMP 1115 Business Computer Applications II
- CMMK 1127 The Business Media in Canada
- HRM 3005 International Human Resources Management
- HRM 2028 Training Design and Delivery
- HRM 2030 Field-Based Advanced Coaching
- HRM 2005 Human Resources Planning
- ACCT 2031 Managerial Accounting
- BUS 1041 Small Business Management
- CMMK 1114 Business Research & Report Writing
- MARK 2053 Negotiation Skills
- MGMT 4009 Operations Management
- ECON 1031 Microeconomics
- BUS 1067 Field Education
- HRM 2023 Labour Relations
- ECON 1032 Macroeconomics
Program Outcome
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Participate in the recruitment, selection and retention of employees.
- Participate in performance management processes.
- Participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of employee orientation, training and development programs.
- Contribute to an organization’s success through effective employee relations.
- Assist with the administration and communication of the organization’s total compensation plan.
- Participate in organizational health and safety policies and practices.
- Apply current and emerging information technologies to support the human resources function.
- Implement organizational development strategies aimed at promoting organizational effectiveness.
- Communicate human resources information accurately and credibly in oral, written and graphic form.
- Plan and act on personal professional development plans to achieve ongoing competence in human resources professional practice.
- Identify the human resources component of a business plan.
- Assist in the collection and analysis of human resources data.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Your Career
Graduates will be trained to assume entry-level positions in human resource departments and can find employment in the following areas:
- Recruitment and selection
- Compensation
- Benefits administration
- Human resources customer service
- Career planning and development
Future Study Options
This program has a pathway to the Business Administration – Human Resources B144/B154 three-year advanced diploma program.