Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the program?
This is a three year Advanced Diploma program. Students first apply to Business Administration – Core and spend three semesters building a solid foundation in business fundamentals. In their third semester students take courses in several areas of business practice and with help from faculty and upper level students, choose a major from: Accounting, Finance, General Business, International Business, Human Resources, Marketing, and Material and Operations Management. The final three semesters are spent focusing on this chosen major area of study.

Are classes online or in person?
Courses may be offered face to face, hybrid (a combination of face to face and online) and online.

What will I learn?
This program provides a foundation in the specialization of human resources management including: compensation and benefits design and administration; training and development; labour relations; occupational health and safety; employee and organizational research; employee relations.

Are there placement opportunities?
This major has an optional field placement that qualified students can use to gain experience and develop their professional network. This placement takes place in the sixth semester, concurrent with semester six courses.

Are there any certification that I can earn?
Students may elect to earn a number of human resources designations including RPR, RPT, CHRP, CHRL, SHRM-SCP, or GPHR. All of the required CHRP/CHRL courses are within this program.

What are my options to further my education after this Advanced Diploma?
Graduates of the Business Administration Advanced Diploma in any major, with a qualifying GPA can take advantage of partnership with Nipissing University and complete a Nipissing Bachelor of Commerce degree with one additional year of full-time study right here on our Woodroffe campus. In 4 years students have a Business Adminstration Advanced Diploma in their major and a Bachelor of Commerce degree. You can view other articulation opportunities at: Algonquin Degree Pathways.