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Financial support is available to eligible applicants in the form of a leadership education grant and leadership travel grant. Apply online at ecegrants.on.ca.

To effectively participate in this program, students must have reliable Internet access and a device that meets these requirements.

This program uses eTexts.

About the program

In an increasingly complex working environment, the services of a competent human resources professional are highly valued. Thriving organizations employ these practitioners to manage their most important resource: the people who make things happen. This fully online, part-time program is designed to provide professionals with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the dynamic field of human resources. This comprehensive program is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their understanding of HR principles, stay updated with industry trends, and advance their careers in HR management.

Courses in this program are based on the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) competency framework and meet the academic requirements for several HRPA professional designations.

This program is offered in full-time and part-time delivery.

Program information

All courses must be successfully completed within 5 years of acceptance into the program.

Course fees to complete this program total approximately *$7,800.00.

*This is the estimated amount for domestic students and may differ if students take equivalent courses. Fees are paid when registering for each individual course and are subject to change each term.

Admission requirements

  • Two - or three-year college diploma or university degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Applicants with 5+ years of experience in the Human Resources field with no post-secondary credential will be considered.

Note re: admission requirements

  • Applicants possessing degrees/diplomas from institutions where the language of instruction was not English will be required to provide test scores as evidence of their English language proficiency. Test scores, if required, would be a minimum of TOEFL iBT 88 (effective January 2024 with no individual skill less than 22; IELTS 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0; CAEL 70 with no sub-test band scores less than 60; PTE Academic 58; Conestoga English Language Test (CELT) Band 6; Cambridge Exams 180 with no individual score less than 170; or equivalent scores in other recognized standard tests of English.
  • We offer a language program for students whose English language skills are below the standard required for admission but who have met all other admission criteria. You will be eligible for admission to the degree program after completion of level 4 of the General Arts and Science - English Language Studies (ELS) program with an overall grade average of 80% and no grade less than 75%. Your placement in the ELS program is determined by scores on an in-house English language test or TOEFL or IELTS.

Admission procedures

  • Applicants must submit a Conestoga College program application before registering in courses.
  • Submit proof of Admission Requirements. Review Apply to a Program to learn how.
  • Applicants applying without a post-secondary diploma or degree must submit a resume documenting relevant work experience in the area of human resource management. Attach your resume to your application.
  • Final selection is made following a review of admission requirements.

Program requirements

  • Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and internet browser software in a Windows environment. For those candidates who lack this preparation, Conestoga College offers Continuing Education courses in these areas.
  • Students will require access to a computer equipped with internet access, Windows environment, including word processing, spreadsheet, and internet browser software. The majority of the program is delivered over the internet. The web-based program is supplemented by weekly classroom sessions delivered in the evening.
  • Final exams will be written in a proctored environment.

Graduate opportunities

Graduates are prepared for entry to mid-level management positions with human resource departments, community organizations, private practices, learning institutions, government departments and consulting firms.

Unsure of which program best suits your long-term career goals? Student Recruitment Advisors can provide one to one advising for prospective domestic students looking to take a program at Conestoga College. Please reach out to SRA@conestogac.on.ca to book an appointment!

On average, 88% of co-op and 77% of non co-op graduates from the last three years (2018 to 2020) found employment within six months of graduation.

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home

Program outcomes

  • Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of employee recruitment, selection, and retention plans and processes.
  • Administer and contribute to the design and evaluation of the performance management program.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate employee orientation, training, and development programs.
  • Facilitate and support effective employee and labour relations in both non- union and union environments.
  • Research and support the development and communication of the organization's total compensation plan.
  • Collaborate with others in the development, implementation, and evaluation of organizational health and safety policies and practices.
  • Research and analyze information needs and apply current and emerging information technologies to support the human resources function.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate organizational development strategies aimed at promoting organizational effectiveness.
  • Present and evaluate communication messages and processes related to the human resources function of the organization.
  • Manage own professional development and provide leadership to others in the achievement of ongoing competence in human resources professional practice.
  • Facilitate and communicate the human resources component of the organization's business plan.
  • Conduct research, produce reports, and recommend changes in human resources practices.

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Spring registration: Opens March 11, 2024
Fall registration: Opens July 22, 2024