Human Resources Management

Seneca Polytechnic - Seneca International Academy
Canada, Ontario, Markham

Study location	Canada, Ontario, Markham
Type	Graduate Certificate, College
Nominal duration	1 year/ 2 semesters, plus 1 Optional Work term
Study language	English
Course code	HRM

Tuition fee	CA$16,495 per program The fees are for the 2022–2023 academic year and include tuition (CA$14,970), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$390 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.
Accommodation fee	CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month. Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences). Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Tuition fee

CA$16,495 per program

The fees are for the 2022–2023 academic year and include tuition (CA$14,970), health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee

CA$390 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.

Accommodation fee

CA$1,800 per month

The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.

Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences).
Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Entry qualification	Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible, you must possess: A bachelor’s degree, or advanced diploma Applicants with an equivalent combination of partial postsecondary and/or three to five years of related work experience may be considered for admission. Relevant resume and references must be provided. Note: Graduates of the three-year Business Administration — Human Resources (BHR) program, or a similar program at an Ontario College, are not eligible for this graduate certificate program. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate Diploma (or higher)

To be eligible, you must possess:

A bachelor’s degree, or advanced diploma

Applicants with an equivalent combination of partial postsecondary and/or three to five years of related work experience may be considered for admission. Relevant resume and references must be provided.

Note: Graduates of the three-year Business Administration — Human Resources (BHR) program, or a similar program at an Ontario College, are not eligible for this graduate certificate program.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements	English If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (min Listening: 6.0, min Reading: 6.0, min Writing: 6.0, min Speaking: 6.0) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 88 (min Reading: 22, min Listening: 22, min Speaking: 22, min Writing: 22) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 125 Other accepted language tests

Language requirements

English

If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:

IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (min Listening: 6.0, min Reading: 6.0, min Writing: 6.0, min Speaking: 6.0)

TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 88 (min Reading: 22, min Listening: 22, min Speaking: 22, min Writing: 22)

Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 125

Other accepted language tests

More information	senecacollege.ca/..grams/fulltime/HRM.html

In the face of a changing workforce – including an aging population, an increased number of retirements, and a challenging economic environment – organizations in Canada are placing an increased emphasis on strategic human resources management. The demand for qualified Human Resources professionals is increasing. This eight-month graduate certificate program will help you acquire a comprehensive background in the functions of human resources from both theoretical and practical perspectives. The focus of the program is on applied, relevant and current learning with opportunities to interact directly with industry professionals, and learn from qualified and award-winning faculty.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

Critical thinking
Organizational management
Interpersonal communications
Verbal and written communication
Conflict management

Optional Work Term

Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term(s) in a formal work environment.  The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited work term opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility.  Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

Professional Certifications

If you wish to pursue a designation in the field of human resources, the courses in this program may be credited by:

The Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) towards the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.
The International Personnel Management Association (IPMA) towards the Certified Professional or Certified Specialist designations (IPMA – CP or IPMA – CS)

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore: