Business Administration - Human Resources

Specialize with a rewarding and inspiring career in human resources management.

  • A solid reputation: the program is approved by both the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) and the Society of Human Resources Managers (SHRM)
  • Students can elect to become certified with a number of human resources designations, to gain a competitive edge in their job search
  • Benefit from experiential learning through AI simulations with avatars, teamwork, and team projects to model the HRM role in industry

Program Availability and Schedule

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Program Summary

Credential

Ontario College Advanced Diploma (3 Years)

Program Delivery

Program Code

Area of Interest

Business

School

School of Business and Hospitality

Campus

Ottawa

Work Integrated Learning

Human Resources Management is one of seven majors that Business Administration students can select. In the second half of the three-year Business Administration Ontario College Advanced Diploma program, you select a major to specialize in. Prior to selecting a major, you develop a strong foundation various business skills.

The Business Administration - Human Resources Management program prepares you for a meaningful human resources management career....(read more)

Overview

Specialize with a rewarding and inspiring career in human resources management.

Human Resources Management is one of seven majors that Business Administration students can select. In the second half of the three-year Business Administration Ontario College Advanced Diploma program, you select a major to specialize in. Prior to selecting a major, you develop a strong foundation various business skills.

The Business Administration - Human Resources Management program prepares you for a meaningful human resources management career.

Learn about various specializations of human resources management, including:

  • human resources planning
  • recruitment and selection
  • compensation and benefits design
  • training and development
  • labour relations
  • occupational health and safety
  • employee and organizational research
  • employee relations
  • the procurement, implementation, and maintenance of human resources information systems
  • relevant human resources and organizational management legislation

Qualified students may benefit from completing an optional 30-hour field placement in your final semester and apply your knowledge and skills in a real work environment.

Should you elect to earn your Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation from the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA), one of the requirements is the completion of nine courses. Each of the nine HRPA required designation courses are offered within this major. This program is also approved by the Society of Human Resources Managers (SHRM).

Upon graduation, you may find employment in all industry sectors, including:

  • human resources management assistant, coordinator, or generalist
  • recruitment and selection
  • compensation design/management
  • training and development
  • labour relations
  • health and safety officer
  • human resources management
  • human resources advising

SUCCESS FACTORS

This major is well-suited for students who:

  • Enjoy working with people.
  • Have an interest in planning and executing business initiatives on a project basis.
  • Are motivated to lead, advocate and champion for both organizations and employees.
  • Possess advanced people, communication, teaming, planning and critical thinking skills.

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 virtual 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.

Careers & Pathways

Careers

Graduates may find employment in all industry sectors as assistants, coordinators, generalists, managers, or specialists in human resources management planning, recruitment and selection, compensation design and management, training and development, labour relations, health and saftey, advising, and managing.

Pathways

Please note: There may be more pathways available for this program than are listed here. Please use our Pathways search tool to see every option.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Contribute to the planning and implementation of employee recruitment, selection, and retention strategies.
  2. Administer and facilitate the performance management program.
  3. Coordinate and support the development, implementation, and evaluation of employee orientation, training, and development programs.
  4. Implement and support effective employee and labour relations strategies in both non-union and union environments.
  5. Administer and communicate the organization`s total compensation plan.
  6. Collaborate with others in the implementation and monitoring of organizational health and safety policies and practices.
  7. Contribute to the identification of information needs and apply current and emerging information technologies to support the human resources function.
  8. Contribute to organizational development strategies aimed at promoting organizational effectiveness.
  9. Present and evaluate communication messages and processes related to the human resources function of the organization.
  10. Develop, implement, and evaluate personal professional development plans to achieve ongoing competence in human resources professional practice.
  11. Identify and communicate the human resources component of the organization`s business plan.
  12. Contribute to the collection, analysis, and utilization of human resources data.
  13. Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

Tuition & Fees

Get an idea of how much each semester will cost with our Tuition and Fee Estimator.

2024/2025 Academic Year

Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator.

Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar`s Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro.

Fees are subject to change.

Additional program related expenses include:
Books and supplies cost approximately $800 per semester.

Admissions Requirements

All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.

Program Eligibility

  • Please apply to the Business Administration (Core) program - at OCAS under Program Code 0216X01FWO.

Application Information

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HUMAN RESOURCES
Program Code 0216M01FWO

Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:

ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228

Applications are available online at www.ontariocolleges.ca.

Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.

International applicants please visit this link for application process information: https://algonquincollege.force.com/myACint/.

For further information on the admissions process, contact:

Registrar`s Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723
TTY: 613-727-7766
Fax: 613-727-7632
Contact: https://www.algonquincollege.com/ro

Additional Information

Program Resources

Should a student elect to earn their CHRP from the HRPA, one of the requirements to earn this designation are nine courses. Each of the nine HRPA required designation courses are within this major.Students may elect to earn a SHRM designation.

Field placement (subject to student qualification) is completed in Level 06 as 30 unpaid hours of human resources management tasks. Students who do not complete a field placement are required to complete MGT2398 - Human Resources Professional Career Preparation.

Contact

Ray Gotceitas

Program Coordinator

gotceir@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 6998

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Ray Gotceitas

Program Coordinator

gotceir@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 6998

Ray has worked in the National Capital Region for over 25 years and has held positions in Human Resources, Information Technology and Management Consulting.

Currently, in addition to teaching at Algonquin College, he works in Global HRIS for Alcatel-Lucent, a global telecommunications corporation with a strong presence in Ottawa.

Ray holds his Masters of Business Administration Degree from Queen’s University.

Ray has a strong passion for teaching, and greatly enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with students to assist them in achieving their own career aspirations.

Ian Anderson

Professor

andersi@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 7442

Room B147b

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Ian Anderson

Professor

andersi@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 7442

Ian has been teaching at Algonquin College for 20 years, primarily in HR and Management. Ian has been a coordinator, course developer, facilitator, mentor and coach during his time at the college.

His background in industry includes being an HR Director of a large IT firm and as a management consultant for more than 25 years.

Ian has served on the Board of Directors for many Ottawa-based charities.

Ian is the author of the 10th edition Fundamentals of Management and 1st edition Training and Development from Pearson Canada and the Knowledge Management chapter in the C.S.A.E. Association Handbook.

When he’s not teaching, Ian is a Sommelier and a Special Olympics coach. Ian received an MBA in Innovation Leadership from the University of Fredericton, has his Registered Professional Trainer (RPT) and Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR) designations, and is a Certified Change Management Professional through ProSci.

Erika Bryan-Clayton

Professor

bryance@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 7340

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Erika Bryan-Clayton

Professor

bryance@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 7340

Erika is a Professor in Human Resources and is the School of Business Faculty Coop Coordinator.

Erika has over 11 years of teaching experience and over 8 years Coop experience at Algonquin College.

Her industry experience has been as a Human Resources Generalist for both public sector organizations and private enterprises.

Erika holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Ottawa with a double major in Human Resources Management and Marketing.

Erika enjoys guiding and supporting students through their academic journey to develop skills which will enable their success for their chosen career.

When she is not teaching Erika enjoys travelling and participating in a wide variety of sports.

Madeline Cleroux

Professor

Carol Ann Samhaber

Professor

samhabc@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 5260

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Carol Ann Samhaber

Professor

samhabc@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 5260

Dr. Carol Ann Samhaber is a Professor and Academic Coordinator of the Algonquin College Human Resources Management programs. Dr. Samhaber is highly involved in these programs as she develops courses and student assessment strategies, teaches and advises students, and fosters community relations through both an academic and human resources management lens. Above and beyond, she considers her role as an educator an honor. Carol Ann believes it is a privilege to provide students with a safe and inclusive learning space to prepare them for meaningful careers and to become contributing members of their communities.

Along with obtaining her Doctor of Education, she also holds a Master of Science, College Teaching and Learning. Her Doctor of Education research focus was faculty professional development, a field she ultimately views as key to strategic success and operational best practices. Carol Ann also holds several designations including her CBA, RPR, RPT, CHRL, CPHR, SHRM-SCP, and GPHR. Dr. Samhaber is the HRPA as Past Chair, Board of Directors Ottawa and District, SHRM, and is co-author of Canadian Strategic Compensation: A Human Resource Management Approach, and Recruitment and Selection: A Strategic Approach for Canadian Organizations, and Labour Relations.

Veronica Fiallos

Student Success Specialist

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