Develop workplace culture and employee relations with an HR career
Human Resources Management Ontario College Graduate Certificate program
Lead people. Manage change. Learn the expertise required to achieve positive employer-employee relationships. Gain hands-on experience on your co-op work term.
Part-time
Program information
Program description
Today’s human resource professionals are leaders and managers of change. They respond to the challenges triggered by new trends in technology, increasing government involvement in the employer-employee relationship, workplace diversity, and globalization. The future belongs to organizations with human resource expertise that can lower labour costs, improve productivity, increase responsiveness to customers’ needs, and build employee commitment.
As a graduate of this program, you will be ready to perform all human resources functions within the business environment. Demonstrating the skills and competencies such as the ability to communicate effectively collaborate with others and displaying initiative and perseverance, you will possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to be a key person within the organization.
Intake information
| Start date | Campus |
|---|---|
| Winter 2025 | Barrie |
| Fall 2025 | Barrie |
Tuition and fees
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- Review additional program-specific fees for this program.
- You can afford this! Explore OSAP as well as awards, scholarships and bursaries to help you pay your way to graduation.
Work-integrated learning
- This program includes a co-op work term component where you’ll gain experience in a workplace related to your field of study.
- Learn about types of work-integrated learning at Georgian.
What are the admission requirements for the Human Resources Management program?
Human Resources Management admission requirements
- Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, degree or equivalent
- Post-secondary diploma or degree; three years of post-secondary education is recommended. Completion of 3 years of a 4-year degree will also be considered.
What career paths can I take in human resources?
Your Human Resources Management graduate certificate gives you many career opportunities
Career opportunities are available in all sectors of the economy because every organization, whether private or not-for-profit, has a human resources function. Graduates from this program are equipped to administer human resource functions within various Canadian and international business and public sector environments. Graduates will be prepared to work within manufacturing, retail, banking and other financial institutions, medical facilities, government offices, human resource consulting firms, education and small business.
Industry support
Honda of Canada Mfg.
Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM) is one of the largest employers in Simcoe County, with 4,200 associates. Established in Alliston in 1986, it’s a premier manufacturing facility best known for producing the Honda Civic and CR-V.
Georgian’s $1.8-million multi-faceted partnership with HCM supports leading-edge equipment, innovative research and development, collaborative program support and newly-established scholarships for Georgian students.
HCM is a proud employer of 250 Georgian alumni in diverse roles, and provides valuable co-op work experiences to students each semester through its Technical Development Program (TDP). HCM also provides a suite of awards and scholarships to help students reach their goals, each valued up to $2,500.
Toronto Hydro
Toronto Hydro plays an important role in Ontario’s electricity sector, servicing approximately 785,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in Canada’s largest city. The company has 1,270 employees and is dedicated to investing in its people and in the future by giving back to the community.
Toronto Hydro offers a suite of 10 awards to support Georgian students with achieving their educational goals, as well as expanded opportunities around corporate training, research, and employee engagement.
Partnering with Georgian since 2012, Toronto Hydro proudly supports enhancements to the student learning environment through funding for new state-of-the-art equipment. A proud co-op employer, the company has offered co-op work terms to more than 171 Georgian students since 2017, often leading to full-time employment after graduation. The partnership has significantly impacted alumni like Jessica Bloomfield who’s building an inspiring career at a workplace she loves.
Flex MORE. Study Human Resources Management part-time
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What you need to know:
- Recommended course sequence
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What courses are included in the Human Resources Management graduate certificate program?
Course overview
12 Program Courses
1 Co-op Work Term
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Human Resources Management program outline.
- HRMN 1007 – Human Resources Management
- HRMN 1010 – Employment Law
- HRMN 1011 – Compensation
- HRMN 1013 – Organizational Behaviour
- HRMN 1017 – Recruitment and Selection
- HRMN 1037 – Wellness and Employee Engagement
Your course delivery method(s)
In person
This program is delivered fully in person and requires you to attend campus.
Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.
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