Human Resource Management Diploma
If you have a goal of working in Human Resources, this diploma program is for you. The Human Resource Management Diploma allows you to specialize in the human resource field. It will help prepare you to write the national exam required to be a Certified Human Resources Professional. Human Resources has become increasingly complex. As companies grow, it is necessary to have Human Resource departments that give guidance, advice, and leadership around these specialized issues.
At NLC, we understand our students need the flexibility to balance work and home. Our Human Resource Management program is flexible enough to fit into your lifestyle:
- Take classes from home, work, or on-campus
- Delivered online, through Supported Distance Learning
- Apply as a full time or part-time student
Students should apply at least 4 weeks prior to the term start date.
This program is available to high school students. Talk to your high school counsellor for more information.
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Program Dates
+Human Resource Management
Start in September, January, or May.
Areas of Study
+The Human Resource Management diploma program will open up many opportunities. Courses include:
- Introductory Accounting
- Introduction to Computer Applications
- Microeconomics
- Business Communications
- Business Math
- Macroeconomics
- Business Law
- Principles of Management
- Marketing
- Organizational Behavior
- Communications and Information Management
- Human Resource Management Practicum
- Introduction to Human Resource Development
- Compensation and Reward Systems
- Training, Development and Performance Management
- Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness
- Employee and Labour Relations
- Strategic Human Resource Planning and Management
- Recruitment and Selection
- Employment Law
- Negotiations and Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
Career Potential
+Graduates will be able to gain employment within Human Resource departments of private and public sector companies.
Job titles include:
- Human Resources Assistant
- Human Resources Officer
- Human Resources Coordinator
- Personnel Officer
- Personnel and Recruitment Officer
- Staffing Coordinator
Further Educational Opportunities
+Graduates who successfully complete this program can transfer 60 credits to Athabasca University toward these programs: Bachelor of General Studies, Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations, Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Management. Once students earn a degree, they can apply for the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) Professional designation.