Business – Human Resources (Optional Co-op)
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code2816
- SchoolThe Business School
- CredentialOntario College Diploma
- Program TypePost-secondary program
- Program Length2 years/ 4 semesters
- LocationProgress Campus
- Emailbusiness@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000, ext. 52725
Program Availability
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- Co-op Option
- How to Apply
- Tuition and Fees
- Vocational Learning Outcomes
- The Business School Student Success Guide
The Business School will be offering a variety of delivery modes for new students in all programs. These can include, asynchronous learning, synchronous learning, hybrid, and on-campus deliveries, including evenings and weekends.
Graduates from the Business – Human Resources program from Centennial College will be awarded an Ontario College Diploma. This is a two-year (four-semester) program designed to prepare graduates to enter the growing field of human resources management, to prepare for a variety of careers in a shorter time period than having to complete an Advanced Diploma.
In just two years, students will acquire the basic skills necessary to work in the exciting field of human resources [HR]. Graduates will have a foundation of general business knowledge to help them understand how human resources contribute to organizational success. Students will then focus on specific HR functional areas, including recruitment and selection, compensation, health and safety, and more. The Business–Human Resources program also provides an optional co-op. This program also includes courses to qualify graduates towards the academic component of the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) © designation from the Human Resources Professional Association [HRPA], as well as towards the CIM © designation from Chartered Managers Canada [formerly Canadian Institute of Management]. Additional courses will be required to meet the full academic component of these professional designations.
Program Overview
The Business School will be offering a variety of delivery modes for new students in all programs. These can include, asynchronous learning, synchronous learning, hybrid, and on-campus deliveries, including evenings and weekends.
Graduates from the Business – Human Resources program from Centennial College will be awarded an Ontario College Diploma. This is a two-year (four-semester) program designed to prepare graduates to enter the growing field of human resources management, to prepare for a variety of careers in a shorter time period than having to complete an Advanced Diploma.
In just two years, students will acquire the basic skills necessary to work in the exciting field of human resources [HR]. Graduates will have a foundation of general business knowledge to help them understand how human resources contribute to organizational success. Students will then focus on specific HR functional areas, including recruitment and selection, compensation, health and safety, and more. The Business–Human Resources program also provides an optional co-op. This program also includes courses to qualify graduates towards the academic component of the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) © designation from the Human Resources Professional Association [HRPA], as well as towards the CIM © designation from Chartered Managers Canada [formerly Canadian Institute of Management]. Additional courses will be required to meet the full academic component of these professional designations.
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Program Highlights
In just two years, students will acquire the basic skills necessary to work in the exciting field of human resources [HR]. Graduates will have a foundation of general business knowledge to help them understand how human resources contributes to organizational success. This program also includes courses towards qualifying graduates towards for the academic component of the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP © )designation from the Human Resources Professional Association [HRPA], as well as towards the CIM © designation from Chartered Managers Canada [formerly Canadian Institute of Management].
Career Outlook
- Employment clerk
- Human resources assistant
- Human resources clerk
Education Pathways
Start with a diploma, end with a degree! Successful graduates of this Business - Human Resources diploma program have the opportunity to apply learning achieved at Centennial for credits toward further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.
Please note that each partner has minimum admission requirements in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the receiving partner institution.
| University | Degree |
|---|---|
| Algoma University | Bachelor of Arts in Accounting |
| Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors | |
| Bachelor of Science in multiple majors | |
| Algonquin College | Honours Bachelor of Commerce - Strategic Human Resources Management |
| Brock University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in Labour Studies |
| Lakehead University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor degree in any major |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | |
| Laurentian University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors |
| Nipissing University | Bachelor of Commerce (General Business) 3-year |
| Honours Bachelor of Commerce | |
| Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors | |
| Ontario Tech University | Honours Bachelor of Commerce (bridge) |
| Honours Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies | |
| Ottawa, University of | Honours Bachelor of Commerce |
| Seneca Polytechnic | Honours Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Sheridan College | Honours Bachelor of Business Administration in multiple majors |
| Trent University | Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) with the option to pursue a Specialization in Human Resources Management |
| Waterloo, University of | Bachelor of Arts and Business in multiple majors |
| Bachelor of Global Business and Digital Arts | |
| Windsor, University of | Bachelor of Arts Honours Economics - Applied Economics and Policy Stream |
| Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts and Professional Studies | |
| Honours Bachelor of Commerce | |
| York University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors |
| Honours Bachelor of Commerce | |
| Honours Bachelor of Public Administration | |
| Honours Bachelor of Administrative Studies; Business and Society and Business Economics |
Please visit our website at //centennial.adv-pub.moveonca.com/outgoing-home/ for more information on articulation agreements.
For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONTransfer.
Professional Associations
Applicants can be admitted into this 2 year Business - Human Resources Diploma Program if the applicant:
- was, or is, enrolled in a 3 year Human Resources College Advanced Diploma program at Centennial College or another Ontario College and would like an earlier exit opportunity, to graduate sooner.
- was, or is, enrolled in a 2-year or 3 year Human Resources, College Diploma program at another Ontario College and would like to transfer to Centennial College under Heads of Business (HOB) protocol.
- has completed either Centennial College’s Business Foundations (2122) or Pre-Business (2125) Program.
Areas graduates of this Business - Human Resources Diploma program may pursue further study in include the following:
- Completing a 3 year Advanced Diploma in Human Resources (at Centennial College or another Ontario College).
- Enrolling in any other 2 year College Diploma Program (at Centennial College or another Ontario College).
- Using either Equivalencies or Transfer Credit process to enter into another 3 year Advanced Diploma at Centennial or any other College in Ontario with advanced standing.
- Graduates may be eligible for entry into a degree program, with advanced standing, but no formal pathway agreement exists.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent; or mature student status (19 years or older)
- Grade 12 English College or University preparation, or equivalent (minimum grade required); or take the Centennial English Admission Test
- Grade 11 Mathematics College, Mixed or University preparation course or Grade 12 Mathematics College or University preparation course, or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take a Centennial College Business Math Skills Assessment for Admission
Additional Requirements
Co-op Option
The co-op option in this program will provide you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while you complete one co-op work terms as an employee in the field. This experience not only allows you to put classroom learning into practice, but will also provide valuable contacts for your future career.
To participate in this co-op option, you will need to complete an application process in the second semester. If academically qualified, you may be admitted to the co-op program. Academically qualified students who are accepted into the program will register for the co-op preparation course as scheduled.
Co-op Requirements
- Minimum of 80% of courses completed from semester one and two combined
- Completion of COMM-160/161 by the end of semester 2 with a C grade (60%) or higher
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (this must be maintained for the duration of the program)
- Students must be legally eligible to work in Canada
- Students who meet the above prerequisites will submit their application for co-op to the Career Services & Cooperative Education Department in semester 2
Note: Meeting the minimum co-op program requirements does not guarantee admission into the co-op program.
How to Apply
1. Apply Online
Domestic Students
If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please apply at the Employment Training Centre (Progress Campus). The Better Jobs Ontario Program is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. For more information go to Better Jobs Ontario Program.
If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.
All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $125 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.
International Students
Apply directly to Centennial College here.
2. Submit Documents
Domestic Applicants
Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.
Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.
Domestic applicants who attended school outside of Canada: If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.
International Applicants
Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.
3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission
Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.
You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.
You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.
When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.
4. Pay Fees
Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.
You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.
5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)
Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.
Fall registration begins mid-July
January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April
Your web-registration will not open if:
You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.
Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.
Tuition and Fees
Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2024.
| Student | Tuition (2 Semesters) | Ancillary Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | $2,721.00 | $1,185.34 | $3,906.34 |
| International | $16,649.00 | $1,673.52 | $18,322.52 |
Vocational Learning Outcomes
Vocational Learning Outcomes
- 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.
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