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Our Program
This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program prepares graduates for a rewarding career in the field of human resources management. Human resources professionals are in demand across many industries, and drive people performance in organizations. Human resources professionals work with all other business areas in organizations to help improve employee productivity to achieve organizational goals and objectives. Graduates achieve this through strategies and best practices they learn in recruitment, selection, compensation, employee and labour relations, training and development.
The program is delivered over two levels in a variety of course formats including classroom, lab and online. Qualified students also complete an unpaid work placement at the end of the program, where students apply best practices in real world organizations. The curriculum covers all topics related to the profession of human resources, and focuses on building human resources knowledge needed to attract, select and retain the best employees. In addition, the program provides the foundational knowledge required to act as a strategic partner to any organization. Level 01 courses provide a background in finance and accounting, organizational behaviour, labour economics and employment law.
Graduates may find employment as a human resources generalist or business partner in many for profit and non-profit organizations, such as hi-tech, manufacturing and retail. Graduates may also find employment by specializing in occupational health and safety, recruitment and selection, training and development, industrial relations or compensation.
This program is part of Algonquin's mobile learning initiative. All students entering into the program are expected to have and use a laptop or mobile computing device that meets or exceeds the recommended hardware requirements as designated by the program. Students in mobile learning programs will use their devices to enhance their learning experience, obtain and work with course materials, participate in collaborative and mlearning environments and become skilled, confident users of the technologies used within an educational environment and workplace. Hardware and software specifications are outlined at http://mlearning.algonquincollege.com . Computers and supplies can be purchased directly from Algonquin's New Technology Store at educational rates.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
This program is well suited for individuals who:
Thrive in team based environments. Are interested in how people drive performance in organizations. Possess good communication skills. Adapt well to organizational changes. Are motivated to lead, advocate and champion for organizations and employees. Your Career
Graduates may obtain employment in a variety of for profit and non-profit organizations, such as hi-tech, manufacturing and retail. Graduates within these organizations may pursue careers as human resources assistant,
Courses
Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of
instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab,
entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom
sessions with online learning activities. Upon registration, each
full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is
used to communicate important information about program or course
events.
Level: 01
Hours
ACC4110
In order to make strategic business decisions human resources professionals must have an understanding of management finance and accounting principles. Students experience an introduction to key accounting principles and terms and analyze financial statements. Students discover and explain how financial information is used in forecasting, budgeting, management and the measurement of business operations.
Accounting and Finance
In order to make strategic business decisions human resources professionals must have an understanding of management finance and accounting principles. Students experience an introduction to key accounting principles and terms and analyze financial statements. Students discover and explain how financial information is used in forecasting, budgeting, management and the measurement of business operations.
45.0
ECO4110
It is essential to understand current labour economic issues when making human resources business decisions. Students examine the use of economic models for analysis of current labour trends and issues. Students explore the dimensions of labour supply and demand, wages, alternative work arrangements and government policies regarding labour issues. In addition students examine the impact of union objectives and union constraints.
Labour Economics
It is essential to understand current labour economic issues when making human resources business decisions. Students examine the use of economic models for analysis of current labour trends and issues. Students explore the dimensions of labour supply and demand, wages, alternative work arrangements and government policies regarding labour issues. In addition students examine the impact of union objectives and union constraints.
45.0
HRM4110
Organizational behaviour is used to understand how people and groups behave in the workplace. Organizational behaviour relates theories of history, psychology and sociology to workplace cultures and team dynamics. Students explore the areas of human communication, learning and motivation, ethics, creativity, leadership, power and conflict and change management. Knowledge of organizational behaviour guides human resources and business professionals as they build, grow and develop organizations within the ever changing business landscape.
Organizational Behaviour
Organizational behaviour is used to understand how people and groups behave in the workplace. Organizational behaviour relates theories of history, psychology and sociology to workplace cultures and team dynamics. Students explore the areas of human communication, learning and motivation, ethics, creativity, leadership, power and conflict and change management. Knowledge of organizational behaviour guides human resources and business professionals as they build, grow and develop organizations within the ever changing business landscape.
45.0
HRM4111
Essential to an organization's success in meeting goals and remaining competitive is the ability to attract and select suitable employees. Students examine theories and best practices in recruitment and selection, and their application to the human resources professional. By developing knowledge of how recruitment and selection links to organizational goals and strategies, students learn all aspects of the recruitment cycle; including job analysis, attracting and recruitment of candidates, the selection process and interview and decision making methodologies. The changing legal environment and the impact of legislation on the recruitment and selection process are important components.
Recruitment and Selection
Essential to an organization's success in meeting goals and remaining competitive is the ability to attract and select suitable employees. Students examine theories and best practices in recruitment and selection, and their application to the human resources professional. By developing knowledge of how recruitment and selection links to organizational goals and strategies, students learn all aspects of the recruitment cycle; including job analysis, attracting and recruitment of candidates, the selection process and interview and decision making methodologies. The changing legal environment and the impact of legislation on the recruitment and selection process are important components.
45.0
LAW4110
In today's workplace human resources professionals are making important decisions impacted by Canadian legislation that is targeted at employers and employees. Students explore the fundamentals of Canadian legislation which relate to the workplace including a strong focus on working in Ontario. This legislation includes Employment Standards, Human Rights, Occupational Health and Safety, Pay Equity and Worker's Compensation. Students examine landmark cases and current legal issues which are undergoing interpretation by Canadian lawmakers. The legal framework is applied in developing policies and practices that impact organizations within the Canadian legal context.
Employment Law
In today's workplace human resources professionals are making important decisions impacted by Canadian legislation that is targeted at employers and employees. Students explore the fundamentals of Canadian legislation which relate to the workplace including a strong focus on working in Ontario. This legislation includes Employment Standards, Human Rights, Occupational Health and Safety, Pay Equity and Worker's Compensation. Students examine landmark cases and current legal issues which are undergoing interpretation by Canadian lawmakers. The legal framework is applied in developing policies and practices that impact organizations within the Canadian legal context.
45.0
MGT4110
Human capital is a critical organizational resource that contributes to goal attainment, strategy, execution, financial results and sustainability of the organization as a whole. Students explore all areas of human resources management that are critical to providing progressive human capital strategies. After discussing the human capital strategies, students explore the role human resources plays in an organizational and strategic context and are introduced to the relevant legislative frameworks. Students explore and analyze human resources planning, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance assessment, compensation and benefits, and employee and labour relations. In addition, the concepts of occupational health and safety and international human resources management are also covered.
Human Resources Management
Human capital is a critical organizational resource that contributes to goal attainment, strategy, execution, financial results and sustainability of the organization as a whole. Students explore all areas of human resources management that are critical to providing progressive human capital strategies. After discussing the human capital strategies, students explore the role human resources plays in an organizational and strategic context and are introduced to the relevant legislative frameworks. Students explore and analyze human resources planning, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance assessment, compensation and benefits, and employee and labour relations. In addition, the concepts of occupational health and safety and international human resources management are also covered.
45.0
Level: 02
Hours
HRM4120
In order to compete in a competitive and changing environment organization's must possess expertise in the essential elements of total rewards. Total rewards includes all elements of the compensation system including pay structures, benefits and other rewards. Students explore both theoretical and practical approaches and strategies to compensation design and management within an organizational framework. Students examine the external and internal environments of an organization, job evaluation, pay structures, benefits programs and changing employment conditions and trends.
Total Rewards
In order to compete in a competitive and changing environment organization's must possess expertise in the essential elements of total rewards. Total rewards includes all elements of the compensation system including pay structures, benefits and other rewards. Students explore both theoretical and practical approaches and strategies to compensation design and management within an organizational framework. Students examine the external and internal environments of an organization, job evaluation, pay structures, benefits programs and changing employment conditions and trends.
45.0
HRM4122
Several human resources professionals work in unionized environments, which provide a specific set of opportunities and challenges for an organization. Students obtain knowledge of the history and influence unions have in the Canadian work environment. Students analyze the union movement, the certification processes, the collective bargaining process and employee management in a unionized workplace. Students learn through real life scenarios and simulations aimed at best practices in a unionized workplace.
Industrial Relations
Several human resources professionals work in unionized environments, which provide a specific set of opportunities and challenges for an organization. Students obtain knowledge of the history and influence unions have in the Canadian work environment. Students analyze the union movement, the certification processes, the collective bargaining process and employee management in a unionized workplace. Students learn through real life scenarios and simulations aimed at best practices in a unionized workplace.
45.0
HRM4123
Organizations must remain competitive and agile and to do so requires high performing employees. Organizations, mainly through human resources professionals, achieve this goal through training and development. Students develop full knowledge of the training lifecycle, beginning with needs analysis through to training evaluation. Students also build employee development strategies and comprehensive knowledge of the costs and benefits associated with training and development initiatives.
Training and Development
Organizations must remain competitive and agile and to do so requires high performing employees. Organizations, mainly through human resources professionals, achieve this goal through training and development. Students develop full knowledge of the training lifecycle, beginning with needs analysis through to training evaluation. Students also build employee development strategies and comprehensive knowledge of the costs and benefits associated with training and development initiatives.
45.0
HRM4124
Human resources professionals have a significant impact when assisting organizations in developing and executing strategic plans and initiatives. Students confront the challenges and demands of the human resources planning process including analyzing and assessing human resources requirements. Students explore downsizing, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, outsourcing and succession planning which are also explored in a human resources management context.
Human Resources Planning
Human resources professionals have a significant impact when assisting organizations in developing and executing strategic plans and initiatives. Students confront the challenges and demands of the human resources planning process including analyzing and assessing human resources requirements. Students explore downsizing, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, outsourcing and succession planning which are also explored in a human resources management context.
45.0
HRM4125
Focusing on the business research process and the human resources information systems of an organization are important for human resource professionals. Students examine business research relevant to human resources management. In addition, students develop knowledge of the importance of technology in the human resources profession by focusing on the human resources information system from conceptual and practical perspectives.
Human Resources Management Research and Information Systems
Focusing on the business research process and the human resources information systems of an organization are important for human resource professionals. Students examine business research relevant to human resources management. In addition, students develop knowledge of the importance of technology in the human resources profession by focusing on the human resources information system from conceptual and practical perspectives.
30.0
HRM4126
Human resources professionals are often faced with employee relations scenarios which require the use of best practices. From overseeing the performance management process to employee discipline and terminations, students explore a variety of employee relations scenarios. Students focus on building a strong framework that draws on current best practices and legal considerations when dealing with employees in an organization.
Employee Relations
Human resources professionals are often faced with employee relations scenarios which require the use of best practices. From overseeing the performance management process to employee discipline and terminations, students explore a variety of employee relations scenarios. Students focus on building a strong framework that draws on current best practices and legal considerations when dealing with employees in an organization.
15.0
OHS4120
Occupational health and safety in Canada is defined by a system of shared responsibility. An overview of occupational health and safety issues, legislation and programs is presented to students. Students examine the duties and obligations as prescribed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario. Furthermore, students study the role of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, regulatory compliance, accident prevention, risk assessment and ethical and moral obligations that affect the wellbeing of employees.
Occupational Safety and Health
Occupational health and safety in Canada is defined by a system of shared responsibility. An overview of occupational health and safety issues, legislation and programs is presented to students. Students examine the duties and obligations as prescribed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario. Furthermore, students study the role of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, regulatory compliance, accident prevention, risk assessment and ethical and moral obligations that affect the wellbeing of employees.
45.0
Electives: 1 with Departmental Approval
Hours
FLD4127
Human resources students have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a work-place setting. Students who meet the academic requirements compete for positions in organizations to assume HRM tasks and responsibilities.
Field Placement
Human resources students have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a work-place setting. Students who meet the academic requirements compete for positions in organizations to assume HRM tasks and responsibilities.
30.0
HRM4127
Human resources students explore career planning and development strategies including building a professional portfolio, job search strategies, interviewing skills, networking techniques. Additional discussions around workplace ethics and opportunities for membership in professional associations rounds out this preparation for graduation and employment.
Human Resources Career Planning
Human resources students explore career planning and development strategies including building a professional portfolio, job search strategies, interviewing skills, networking techniques. Additional discussions around workplace ethics and opportunities for membership in professional associations rounds out this preparation for graduation and employment.
30.0
Fees & Expenses
Approximate Program Costs
Tuition/Fees: $ 5,365
Tuition Fees listed are in effect for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Tuition Fees: $2,119 per term.
Information Technology Fee: $62 per term. *
Mobile Computing Fee: $150 per term. **
Student Activity/Sports Fee: $200.50 per term.
Student Commons/Auditorium Fee: $22 per term.
Student Commons/Auditorium Fee: $22 per term.
Student Centre Building Fee: $17.50 per term.
Health Service Fee: $20 per term.
Health Plan Fee: $117.02 paid once annually. ***
A $40 graduation fee is payable in the final term.
A $25 transcript fee is payable in the first term a student attends Algonquin College.
International Students pay all relevant Canadian fees plus an International Premium of $3,600 per term.
* Students paying the Information Technology fee are provided with a network account, an email address, and Internet access. For more information please visit our website at www.algonquincollege.com/its/support/IT-Fee/index-it-fee.htm
** The Mobile Computing Fee covers the costs associated with providing various services to students registered in a mandatory laptop programs.
Books/supplies:
Books cost approximately $800 for the program duration and can be purchased in the campus bookstore.
Students are required to supply and use a laptop computer that meets minimum hardware and software specifications as outlined at http://mlearning.algonquincollege.com .
Admission Requirements
2013/2014
2012/2013
Program Eligibility
Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree or equivalent.
Program Eligibility Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree or equivalent.
Application Information
ontariocolleges.ca
Applications are available online www.ontariocolleges.ca. A $95 fee applies.
International applicants applying from out-of-country can obtain the International Student Application Form at https://xweb.algonquincollege.com/FormIE/index.aspx or by contacting the Registrar's Office.
For further information on the admissions process, contact:
Registrar's Office AskUs@algonquincollege.com
Additional Information
Completion of Level 01 courses is a prerequisite to all Level 02 courses.
Every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy
of the information in this publication. The College reserves the
right to modify or cancel any course, program, fee, timetable, or
campus location at any time
This is a Mobile Learning Program.