Diploma in Human Resources Management

Description

Are you looking to work in Human Resources and gaining your CHRP and CHRL designations from the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA™)?
 
Many of McMaster’s courses satisfy the academic requirements. With a Diploma in Human Resources Management, you could earn your designation and work in:
  • Career Transition
  • Human Resources (Generalist or Manager)
  • Labour Relations
  • Organizational Development
  • Training and Development
  • Compensation
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
  • Workplace Accommodations
Why Choose the Human Resources Management Program?

At McMaster Continuing Education , you will:
  • Gain university-level knowledge and applied skills in key human resources disciplines 
  • Achieve work-study-life balance with our variety of formats available and timelines for studies (part-time, or fast-track studies, and learn online, blended or in-person)
  • Collaborate with peers on real-life human resources projects, dilemmas and exercises
  • Network with professionals to boost your career opportunities
  • Learn from instructors with a wide range of practical experience in Human Resources
  • Be able to transfer credits from previous courses you have completed
At the end of this program, you will be set for success in your future career in Human Resources by being able to:
  1. Use effective communication strategies 
  2. Demonstrate awareness of ethical principles as applied to the human resources profession
  3. Recognize appropriate organizational, legal, and professional policies that regulate human resources professionals
  4. Appreciate the connection of human resources practices with organizational structure, strategy and culture
  5. Identify tools, techniques and processes to collect, use and analyze human resources information and data
  6. Apply innovative and critical approaches to business and human resources issues 
Who should take the Human Resources Management Program?
•    anyone wishing to pursue a career in human resources
•    professionals pursuing a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP™) designation or Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL™)
•    managers who want to gain confidence in Human Resources issues
 
There is no formal admission procedure. You should make sure that you fulfill the admission requirements before enrolling. Students should register for courses at least three weeks before they begin.
 
Admission Requirements:
 
To be admitted to the Human Resources Management Program, applicants
must have:
  • an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent;
  • be a mature student as defined in the Undergraduate Calendar of McMaster University; or,
  • be deemed an exceptional case.
This program is an open enrolment program. There is no formal admission procedure. To enrol in a course or the program, simply enrol online. Students should enrol at least three weeks before classes begin. Courses can be taken as part of a program or individually.
 
English Language Proficiency Requirements

If your first language is not English, you must meet the University’s English language proficiency requirements."

Diploma in Human Resources Management 
 
To qualify for the diploma, students must complete all 5 core and 4 elective courses to earn 27 units of credit in total. 
 
Please note: HRM 897 Recruitment & Selection has been renamed Talent Acquisition, active as of Spring 2019

Core Courses (Complete all 5)
 
  • HRM 821 Organizational Behaviour
  • HRM 897 Talent Acquisition*
  • HRM 898 Compensation** 
  • HRM 899 Labour Relations* 
  • HRM 901 Human Resources Management*
Elective Courses (Complete 4)
 
  • HRM 817 Business Finance & Accounting*
  • HRM 902 Training & Development*
  • HRM 921 Occupational Health & Safety*
  • HRM 923 Human Resources Planning* 
  • ACC 830 Basic Bookkeepin
  • BUS 850 Business Communications 
  • BUS 847 Principles & Practices of Supervision 
  • HRM 941 Wellness in the Workplace
  • ACC 920 Effective Communication
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.

Overview

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  • Institution: McMaster University
  • Program type: Diploma
  • Language: English
  • Program Code: HRMDIPL
  • Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance

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Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.