Business Administration - Human Resources | St. Clair College
Program Code: B880
Status: Open
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Three Year - Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Starts: September, January

Emergency Alternate Delivery Plan:
Winter 2024 Emergency Alternate Delivery

Contact:
Jody Merritt
519-972-2727 ext. 4431

Program Overview

As a graduate of this program, you will be equipped with focused knowledge and evidence-based practicum experience to assume a variety of roles within all modalities in the field of human resources and general management.

Program Highlights

  • Professional preparation for ensuring policies, programs and procedures are in place for an organization’s employees and that they are aligned with the overall business strategy for success.
  • Applied learning opportunities in coursework through the use of evidence-based projects with local employers.
  • Practical work placement opportunities for qualified third-year students in their final semester of 260 hours.
  • Preparation through completed program courses for the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRL) designations. See www.hrpao.org.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find positions in a number of industries in organizational recruiting, training, labour relations, conflict management, payroll, health and safety and benefits and compensation.

Degree Completions

Opportunities for qualified students to complete further degree studies at a variety of institutions exist through a multitude of existing and new transfer agreements. Please consult with the program coordinator for more information.

Admission Requirements

OSSD with the majority of courses at the College(C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program.

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

Courses

The curriculum below is for incoming students:

Semester 1
Code Title Credits
ACC110
Accounting Concepts I
3
BUS108
Introduction To Canadian Business
3
ECN210
Microeconomics
3
MTH146
Mathematics Of Personal Finance
4
MGN105
Introduction To Human Resources
3
COM103
Business Communications I
3
Semester 2
Code Title Credits
ACC210
Accounting Concepts II
3
ECN110
Macro Economics
3
MRK202
Introduction To Canadian Marketing
3
SSC169G
Money Matters
3
MTH237
Statistical Concepts
3
COM203
Business Communications II
3
BUS207
Basic Spreadsheeting
2
Semester 3
Code Title Credits
ACC422C
Managerial Accounting
3
BUS300
Business Law
3
MGN360
Leadership Principles
3
MGN310
Organizational Behaviour
3
INT135G
Entrepreneurship In A Global Setting
3
ACC316
Advanced Spreadsheeting
3
Semester 4
Code Title Credits
MGN380
Compensation & Performance Management
3
MGN330
Industrial Relations
3
MGN415
Employment Law I
3
ELEC1030
Choose 1 Elective Course
3
MGN500
Recruitment And Selection
3
MGN450
Training And Development
3
Semester 5
Code Title Credits
MGN505
Collective Agreement Administration
3
MGN540
Benefits, Pensions & Payroll
3
MGN470
Occupational Health And Safety
3
MGN515
Employment Law II
3
MGN635
Disability Management
3
MGN603
HR Analytics & Information Systems
3
Semester 6
Code Title Credits
BUS600
Mediation & Conflict Resolution
3
BUS605
Selected Topics In Management
3
MRK550
Business Operations I
3
MGN480
Human Resource Planning
3
MGN430
Collective Bargaining & Dispute Resolution
3
MGN610
HR Work Placement
9

Past Cohorts:

Semester 1
Code Title Credits
ACC110 Accounting Concepts I 3
BUS108 Introduction To Canadian Business 3
ECN210 Microeconomics 3
MTH146 Mathematics Of Personal Finance 4
MGN105 Introduction To Human Resources 3
COM103 Business Communications I 3
Semester 2
Code Title Credits
ACC210 Accounting Concepts II 3
ECN110 Macro Economics 3
MRK202 Introduction To Canadian Marketing 3
ELEC1030 Choose 1 Elective Course 3
MTH237 Statistical Concepts 3
COM203 Business Communications II 3
BUS207 Basic Spreadsheeting 2
Semester 3
Code Title Credits
ACC422C Managerial Accounting 3
BUS300 Business Law 3
MGN360 Leadership Principles 3
MGN310 Organizational Behaviour 3
BUS603 HR Analytics & Information Systems 3
ACC316 Advanced Spreadsheeting 3
Semester 4
Code Title Credits
MGN380 Compensation & Performance Management 3
MGN330 Industrial Relations 3
MGN415 Employment Law I 3
ELEC1030 Choose 1 Elective Course 3
MGN500 Recruitment And Selection 3
MGN450 Training And Development 3
Semester 5
Code Title Credits
MGN505 Collective Agreement Administration 3
MGN540 Benefits, Pensions & Payroll 3
MGN470 Occupational Health and Safety 3
MGN515 Employment Law II 3
MGN635 Disability Management 3
INT135G Entrepreneurship In A Global Setting 3
Semester 6
Code Title Credits
BUS600 Mediation & Conflict Resolution 3
BUS605 Selected Topics In Management 3
MRK550 Business Operations I 3
MGN480 Human Resource Planning 3
MGN430 Collective Bargaining and Dispute Resolution 3
MGN610 HR Work Placement 9
Semester 1
Code Title Credits
ACC110 Accounting Concepts I 3
BUS108 Introduction To Canadian Business 3
ECN110 Macro Economics 3
MTH146 Mathematics Of Personal Finance 4
MGN105 Introduction To Human Resources 3
COM103 Business Communications I 3
Semester 2
Code Title Credits
ACC210 Accounting Concepts II 3
ECN210 Microeconomics 3
MRK202 Introduction To Canadian Marketing 3
ELEC1030 Choose 1 Elective Course 3
MTH237 Statistical Concepts 3
COM203 Business Communications II 3
BUS207 Basic Spreadsheeting 2
Semester 3
Code Title Credits
ACC422C Managerial Accounting 3
BUS300 Business Law 3
MGN440 Compensation And Employment Benefits 3
MGN310 Organizational Behaviour 3
BUS606 Management Information Systems 3
ACC316 Advanced Spreadsheeting 3
Semester 4
Code Title Credits
MGN320 Management Principles 3
MGN330 Industrial Relations 3
MGN415 Employment Law I 3
MGN470 Occupational Health And Safety 3
MGN500 Recruitment And Selection 3
MGN450 Training And Development 3
Semester 5
Code Title Credits
MGN430 Collective Bargaining & Dispute Resolution 3
BUS316 Database Management 3
ELEC1030 Choose 1 Elective Course 3
MGN515 Employment Law II 3
CCM100 Intro To Occupational/Non-Occupational Injuries 3
INT135G Entrepreneurship In A Global Setting 3
Semester 6
Code Title Credits
BUS600 Mediation & Conflict Resolution 3
BUS605 Selected Topics In Management 3
MGN300 Business Ethics 2
MGN480 Human Resource Planning 3
MGN505 Collective Agreement Administration 3
MGN610 HR Work Placement 9

Your Investment

The standard tuition and compulsory fees for the current academic year:

2023-2024 Tuition Fees  

For programs with Experiential Learning (Work Placement/Internship): Costs for accommodation, if needed, travel and related expenses is at the student's own expense. It is recommended for most programs, that students have access to a laptop or desktop computer while away from home during experiential learning periods.

Textbooks and other materials are in addition to Tuition Fees. Textbook prices may be found through the Bookstore website.

Please be aware that tuition and compulsory fees are subject to adjustment each year. The College reserves the right to change, amend or alter fees as necessary without notice or prejudice.

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

Business Administration - Human Resources (Ontario College Advanced Diploma) (60223)

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.

Additional Information

Ontario Colleges and McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Sign Memorandum of Agreement Regarding Student Transfer to Business Diploma Programs