DEVELOP SKILLS IN HUMAN RESOURCES AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Start your path toward a career in human resources and business by joining Career City College’s Business Management Diploma – Human Resources program. This program covers the foundations of business management while teaching key human resources concepts such as recruitment, employee relations, compensation, and workplace communication. You will learn how organizations attract, support, and manage employees while developing the skills employers look for in today’s business and human resources environments.
Business Fundamentals
Keyboarding & Office Productivity
Recruitment & Workforce Planning
Human Resources Fundamentals
Business Communication Skills
Compensation & Labor Relations
Microsoft Office Applications
Customer Service Excellence
Strategic Human Resources Management
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Is Business Management Diploma – Human Resources Right for You?
You Should Apply If
You are a good communicator
You are highly organized
You are empathetic and compassionate
You are trustworthy and capable of handling confidential information
Course Overview
Throughout Canada, there is a great need for competent business professionals who have the potential to work in a managerial capacity.
This online program covers the fundamentals of working in any business environment, providing you with the managerial skills companies want. It includes essential business and accounting principles to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the aspects critical to business success.
Specializing in human resource management allows you to differentiate yourself further in this competitive job market and sets you on the path to management success within the industry.
Key areas of focus within the program include human resources planning, labour relations, occupational health, organizational behaviour, and workplace health, preparing students to address the complexities of modern human resources management.
Prerequisites
- Applicants must have completed grade 12 or equivalent or have mature student status (at least 19 years old).
- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency through any one of the following:
- Completion of grades 9-11, including English 11 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher from a country where English is one of the principal languages; or
- Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction; or
- Provide verified results for one of the English language proficiency tests listed below. Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program.
- IELTS Academic: overall score of 5.5 or higher.
- CAEL Test: overall score of 40 or above
- Duolingo English Test: overall score of 95 or above
- TOEFL iBT – 46 or above
- CELPIP: Minimum scores – Listening-6 Speaking-6 Reading-5 Writing-5
- Eiken – Pre-1
- Cambridge FCE+ – 160 or C | Cambridge Linguaskill – B2 or above
- PTE – 43 or above
- iTEP Academic – 3.5 or above
Course Breakdown
Courses
GEN100 – Strategies for Scholastic Success
This course introduces students to the post-secondary environment, sets expectations for the rest of the program, and identifies the tools available to them. It empowers students with the tools to take charge of their academic and lifelong success. It further helps them explore and develop their personal responsibility, self-motivation, interdependence, and self-esteem and make wise choices that create successful results.
GEN110 – Keyboarding
This course is designed to help students develop, increase, and refine their keyboarding, proofreading, speed, and accuracy. Students are given access to keyboarding software, and their progress is monitored daily.
BMD100 – Introduction to Information Technology
This course introduces students to computers, computer technology, and basic computer functions. It also introduces file manipulation and the various and efficient uses of the Internet.
BMD110 – Word Processing Core
This course introduces students to word processing and Microsoft Word. It helps to develop skills in creating and manipulating highly functional documents.
BMD112 – Word Processing Advanced
This course teaches students how to use various intermediate and advanced features to create and format business documents, including online forms and personalized mailings. Students also learn to collaborate with other users, create outlines, use master documents and work with long documents. Word Processing Core is the prerequisite.
BMD120 – Spreadsheets
This course introduces students to spreadsheets and Microsoft Excel. You will learn how to work with different types of documents using a variety of core and intermediate features to create and edit professionally. manipulating highly functional spreadsheets.
BMD125 – Spreadsheets Advanced
This course introduces students to advanced functions and features of spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Spreadsheets Advanced teaches students how to work with sorting, pictures, graphs and other features of Microsoft Excel. It helps to develop advanced skills in creating and manipulating highly functional spreadsheets.
BMD140 – Design Principles and Presentation
This course introduces students to basic design principles and Microsoft PowerPoint. It helps to develop skills in creating and manipulating highly functional multimedia presentations.
BMD150 – Email, Scheduling, & Calendars
This course introduces students to email and Microsoft Outlook and helps them develop skills in managing email, calendars, contacts, and tasks.
BMD160 – Business Language & Communication Skills
This course introduces students to business English and communication in a business environment.
BMD165 – Business Writing
This course is designed to provide students with all the information and practice they need to communicate effectively in the business world. Business Writing features a stronger focus on technology with a new chapter on drafting messages for electronic media and new cutting-edge business content, including social media and e-portfolios focusing on grammar, vocabulary, and writing. You’ll discover how business communication differs from personal and social communication, and you’ll see how today’s companies use blogs, social networks, podcasts, virtual worlds, wikis, and other technologies.
BMD170 – Office Procedures
This course introduces students to positive workplace values and various strategies and techniques for maximizing productivity and efficiency.
BMD180 – Customer Relationship Management
This course introduces students to customer relationship management and establishes the importance of customer service in relation to sales and business.
BMD190 – Records Management
This course introduces students to systems related to managing records and office procedures as it applies to office machines and protocols.
BMD200 – Business Management & Entrepreneurship
This course introduces students to the principles and practices required for business management and covers tactics used to motivate and manage people. It follows the life cycle of an entrepreneurial venture—from concept through implementation to harvesting or replication. It moves further into the entrepreneurial process, discussing the business plan and the unique aspects of managing and growing entrepreneurial ventures and small businesses.
BMD280 – Sales Strategies & Marketing
This course introduces students to marketing and establishes the importance of sales strategies in marketing. Students learn high-performance sales strategies and effective ways to make that first critical hour deliver success.
GEN200 – Job Search and Career Planning
This course introduces career planning strategies, including strength analysis, resume building, and improving interview skills.
Human Resources Specialization
BMD400 – Managing Strategic Human Resources
This course introduces and provides students and practicing managers with a concise and thorough review of essential HR management concepts–including fundamental practices, methods, topics, and relevant legal findings. It offers opportunities to develop interpersonal skills and contribute to effective functioning in different organizational settings.
BMD410 – Personnel Planning & Recruiting
This course introduces the personnel planning, recruiting, and talent management framework in human resources management and details the Workforce planning and selection process.
BMD420 – Compensation & Benefits
This course introduces and provides knowledge in appraising and compensating employees. Performance management, incentive plans, and employee benefits are the other highlights of this course.
BMD430 – Employee Rights & Labour Relations
This course introduces and provides knowledge in employee rights, safety, and labour relations. It also details how to manage employee ethics, engagement, retention, fair treatment, and dealing with labour laws and unions.
BMD440 – Employee Safety & Health
This course introduces and provides knowledge in employee safety and health. It also deals with workplace health hazards, problems and remedies.
BMD450 – Human Relations in Organizations
This course emphasizes motivation and problem-solving in a group, developing the foundations of individual effectiveness and healthy, successful relationships in the workplace. Human Relations shows you how to become more effective in your work and personal life and how to help get the best out of others.
BMD460 – Project Management Core
This course gives the students the knowledge and practice to manage projects, project resources, task assignments and scheduling.
BMD462 – Project Management Advanced
This course gives the students the knowledge and practice to manage projects, project resources, task assignments and scheduling.
Job Opportunities
Unlock many career paths in the human resources field, each offering unique opportunities to apply your certified human resources professional skills. By completing our human resources diploma, you position yourself as a prime candidate for various roles.
Administrator: Apply your knowledge in human resources to support HR functions and operations within diverse organizations.
Human Resources Secretary: Utilize your skills in organizational structure and HR practices to manage HR-related administrative tasks efficiently.
Contracts Secretary: Specialize in the management of employment contracts, leveraging your understanding of labour relations and collective agreements.
Executive Assistant: Excel in a dynamic role supporting senior HR professionals, focusing on project management and organizational behaviour.
Office Manager: Oversee office operations with a strong foundation in business management and human resources program planning.
HR Specialist: Use your certified human resources knowledge to become an expert in specific HR areas such as recruitment, talent management, or occupational health and safety.
HR Manager: Lead the HR department, driving strategies in human resources planning, development, and management across the organization.
HR Advisor: Provide expert advice on HR policies, workplace health, and employee benefits, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with employment laws.
Supervisor: Manage teams with effective leadership and management development skills, focusing on performance appraisal and employee motivation.
Recruiter: Specialize in talent acquisition and management, utilizing your personnel planning and recruitment expertise to attract the best candidates.
Source: Government of Canada
Learning Model
Asynchronous Online Learning:
Students can access online learning platforms 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are no set classes or times to log in, so students can complete 20 hours of studying per week around their schedule.
Tuition Details
Our Business Management Diploma – Human Resources program is available for the following price.
Domestic Student
$17,990.00
International Student
$18,240.00
All prices include books, materials, and GST.
Please visit our finance page to learn more about the many options that can help fund your education.
Financial Aid Options
Government Student Loans
The provincial and federal governments provide student loans! Loan amounts may vary depending on individual circumstances.*
Contact us today to learn what government student loans you are eligible for!
*Financial assistance is available for students that qualify. To determine your eligibility, please contact our Admissions Department.
Personal Funding Options
Don’t put your career on hold due to a lack of funding
There are many personal funding options available to you.
Contact us today to learn what personal funding options may be best for you
Public Funding Options
There are many public funding options available to you.
Contact us today to learn what public funding options may be best for you!
Disclaimer: This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
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