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Location
Oshawa
OCAS Code
HRM
Next Intake
January 2024
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Four semesters
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Program Overview

Human Resources (HR) professionals work in partnership with business managers to take care of a company’s largest asset – its employees. To help a business run effectively and achieve its objectives, HR staff provide advice to department supervisors on a range of employee-related issues, design and deliver a host of programs and services focused on individual and team needs, and create company policies that support and promote a workplace culture based on fairness, equity and personal growth. As a student, you will have the opportunity to interact directly with industry professionals and participate in hands-on learning opportunities.

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Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
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  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 11 mathematics (C, M or U)

September or January Start

  • You may enter Year 1 of the Business or Business Administration program in September or January
  • If you begin classes in January, you will complete semesters 1 and 2 from January to August and start Year 2, Semester 3 immediately in September

MAY START

This program is offered in a consecutive format (16 months) from May until the following August. If you begin classes in May, you will complete semester 2 in September, semester 3 in January and semester 4 in May.

Tuition

  • Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
  • Year one international: $14,530 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

  • Introduction to Accounting (ACCT 1101)
  • Business Computer Applications 1 (COMP 1112)
  • Financial Planning (FINC 1100)
  • Human Resource Management 1 (HURM 1100)
  • Marketing 1 (MKTG 1100)
  • Supply Chain Management (SCMT 1100)

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WHAT COULD YOU BE:

  • HR analyst
  • Employee relations associate
  • Human resources assistant or generalist
  • Occupational health and safety associate
  • Payroll and benefits administrator
  • Recruiter and staffing co-ordinator
  • Training co-ordinator
  • Labour relations administrator

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Program Details

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program are required to purchase their own laptop. For specific hardware and software requirements for this program click here.

Human resources (HR) professionals serve as strategic partners in today’s business environment. They work closely with management colleagues at all levels of a company on a variety of project-based and proactive initiatives. Many roles are performed by HR professionals including the following:

  • Advocating on a variety of staff issues
  • Developing and implementing company policies, procedures, programs and services
  • Giving advice and counsel to corporate executives, line managers and employees

This program will develop your skills, knowledge and abilities in the following areas:

  • Conflict resolution
  • Computer applications for HR professionals
  • Introduction to Human Resources management
  • Organizational behaviour for Human Resources professionals
  • Recruitment and selection
  • Training and development
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Labour relations

Students will gain hands-on experience with the full version of eNETEmployer from CanPay Payroll Software. eNETEmployer is used across the country to produce in excess of 10 million pay cheques, EFT and other payments each year.

This two-year diploma program includes courses that qualify towards the academic component of the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.  Additional courses are required to meet the full academic component of this professional certification.

The three-year advanced diploma program includes all nine courses required to meet the academic component of the CHRP designation. Students who receive an average grade of 70 per cent in these courses and maintain a minimum grade of 65 per cent in each course, meet the coursework requirements to write the Comprehensive Knowledge Exams – a significant step towards earning CHRP designation. Please visit www.hrpa.ca for full details.

For further information regarding designations granted by the Human Resources Professionals Association, please visit www.hrpa.ca.

For further information regarding the three-year advanced diploma please see the program description for Human Resources – Business Administration.

ACCREDITATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS

First-year students enrolled in a diploma program or select graduate certificate program through the Faculty of Business will receive a membership to all eight of Durham Region’s Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade for the duration of their studies, plus an additional year following graduation. As one of the only colleges in Ontario with this offering, DC is proud to provide students access to local businesses at a regional level.

The eight Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade include:

  • Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade
  • Brock Board of Trade
  • Clarington Board of Trade
  • Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce
  • Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce
  • Scugog Chamber of Commerce
  • Uxbridge Chamber of Commerce
  • Whitby Chamber of Commerce

Membership benefits:

  • Opportunities to connect with over 2,500 local businesses and jumpstart your career by networking with potential future employers;
  • Access to professional development events across Durham Region to gain unique business insights and learn from industry leaders; and
  • Learning opportunities to develop the in-demand skills to launch a successful career.

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Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Participate in the recruitment, selection, and retention of employees.
  2. Participate in performance management processes.
  3. Participate in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of employee orientation, training, and development programs.
  4. Contribute to an organization's success through effective employee relations.
  5. Assist with the administration and communication of the organization's total compensation plan.
  6. Participate in organizational health and safety policies and practices.
  7. Apply current and emerging information technologies to support the human resources function.
  8. Implement organizational development strategies aimed at promoting organizational effectiveness.
  9. Communicate human resources information accurately and credibly in oral, written, and graphic form.
  10. Plan and act on personal professional development plans to achieve ongoing competence in human resources professional practice.
  11. Identify the human resources component of a business plan.
  12. Assist in the collection and analysis of human resources data.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
    AND
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 11 mathematics (C, M or U)

September or January Start

  • You may enter Year 1 of the Business or Business Administration program in September or January
  • If you begin classes in January, you will complete semesters 1 and 2 from January to August and start Year 2, Semester 3 immediately in September

MAY START

This program is offered in a consecutive format (16 months) from May until the following August. If you begin classes in May, you will complete semester 2 in September, semester 3 in January and semester 4 in May.

Courses

The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.

Semester 1

  • Introduction to Accounting (ACCT 1101)
  • Business Computer Applications 1 (COMP 1112)
  • Financial Planning (FINC 1100)
  • Human Resource Management 1 (HURM 1100)
  • Marketing 1 (MKTG 1100)
  • Supply Chain Management (SCMT 1100)

Semester 2

  • Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
  • Business Computer Applications 2 (COMP 1214)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Human Resource Management 2 (HURM 1200)
  • Organizational Behaviour for HR Professionals (HURM 1201)
  • Conflict Resolution, Mediation and Mental Health (HURM 1202)
  • Business Mathematics (MATH 1207)

Semester 3

  • Computer Applications for HR Professionals (COMP 2205)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Recruitment and Selection (HURM 2100)
  • Training and Development (HURM 2101)
  • Career Development for HR Professionals (HURM 2202)
  • Statistics for Business (STAT 2200)

Semester 4

  • Macroeconomics (ECON 1202)
  • Critical Thinking and Ethics for HR (ETHC 2201)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Occupational Health and Safety (HLTH 3200)
  • Introduction to HRIS (HURM 2200)
  • Data Analytics for HR (HURM 2201)
  • Employment Law (LAWW 2201)

Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

Course delivery

More than 75% of this program is delivered in-person.

The rest of the coursework will be delivered using hybrid, flexible or online formats. Students will come to campus to complete in-person learning requirements. Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

In-person:
Course is delivered in person, on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
Flexible:
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Online:
Fully remote course delivery.

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WHAT COULD YOU BE:

  • HR analyst
  • Employee relations associate
  • Human resources assistant or generalist
  • Occupational health and safety associate
  • Payroll and benefits administrator
  • Recruiter and staffing co-ordinator
  • Training co-ordinator
  • Labour relations administrator

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

  • Community health agencies
  • Educational institutions
  • Employment agencies
  • Municipal or provincial government offices
  • Manufacturing companies
  • Telecommunications companies

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Graduates can apply to return for a third year to complete the Human Resources – Business Administration advanced diploma. Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) bridge – Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – Educational Studies and Digital Technology – Ontario Tech
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (Human Resources Management) - Davenport University
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (Management) - Davenport University
  • BBA/MBA (Strategic Human Resource Management) - Davenport University
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (International Business) - Davenport University
  • BBA/MBA (Strategic Management) - Davenport University
  • Bachelor of Business - Griffith University
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Management (Taught Route) - Robert Gordon University
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management - Royal Roads University
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (with the option to pursue a specialization in Human Resource Management) - Trent University
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – Business and Human Resource Management - University of the West of England, Bristol
  • Institute of Technology – Carlow, Carlow Ireland

Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

Laptop Requirements

MINIMUM RECOMMENDED HARDWARE

  • Laptop: Personal computer (PC). A Mac is not recommended – see notes below*
  • Operating System: Windows 10 Professional (64-bit only) and later
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or better
  • Memory: 4 GB of RAM (8 GB preferred)
  • Hard Drive: 250 GB or larger (Solid State Drive (SSD) preferred)
  • Warranty: 3 years parts and labour (On-site preferred)
  • 2 USB ports
  • Webcam
  • Microphone (headset preferred)

*Mac Computers

  • Some required software applications are not available for Mac.
  • Students who choose a Mac may need to purchase additional software to complete assessments and class exercises at their own cost.

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

  • Windows 10 Professional (64-bit only)
  • Microsoft Office 2019 or 365 (Students will be provided access to Microsoft Office 365 through the College’s Microsoft Office account)
  • Internet Explorer
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Adobe Flash Player and Browser Plug-in

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  • Avira
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