Business Administration – Human Resources (Optional Co-op)

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.

• CHRP™ designation from the Human Resources Professionals Association
• CIM™ designation from Chartered Managers Canada [formerly the Canadian Institute of Management]
• PCP™ designation from the National Payroll Institute (formerly Canadian Payroll Association). (payroll.ca) 

Program Highlights

• The Human Resources program's small class settings allow for individual attention from instructors.
• Experiential learning includes case studies, simulations and project-based learning.
• You will become comfortable with popular business software such as Microsoft Suite and SAP.
• Faculty members have business world experience and up-to-date knowledge of current trends.
• The resulting diploma reflects high standards of learning, recognized in Canada and abroad, enhancing your career opportunities.

Global Citizenship and Equity

You will develop a portfolio documenting your engagement with the College's signature global citizenship and equity competencies. For more information on Global Citizenship and Equity, the GC&E Portfolio, opportunities for international travel and the available supports, please visit www.centennialcollege.ca/citizenshipandequity.

Career Outlook

• Human Resources generalist / associate
• Recruiter
• Compensation specialist
• Trainer
• Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Education Pathways

Start in a diploma program, end with a degree! Graduates of this Business Administration - Human Resources advanced 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.

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.

Educational Partners

Qualified graduates may be eligible to participate in an articulated program with select universities, institutes and professional associations. These partnerships allow you to apply academic credit towards further study.

The Business Administration – Human Resources program's educational partners include:

• Algoma University
• Athabasca University
• Griffith University
• Lakehead University
• Laurentian University
• Nipissing University
• Ryerson University
• University of New Brunswick
• Ontario Tech University
• University of Windsor

Professional Associations

Human Resources Professionals Association [please see up to date designation requirements at hrpa.ca/designations/], CIM | Chartered Managers Canada [please see up to date designation requirements at: cim.ca] Canadian Payroll Association [please see up to date designation requirements at: payroll.ca]

Accreditation

Business Administration - Human Resources Program has received accreditation from the following Professional Associations:

• Human Resources Professionals Association
• Canadian Institute of Management | Chartered Managers Canada 
• Canadian Payroll Association

Areas of Employment

• Payroll
• Benefits
• Labour relations
• Employee relations
• Health and safety

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

• English language proficiency

The co-op option in this program will provide you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while you complete two 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.

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.

Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2024.

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.

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.