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Business Administration (Human Resource Management)

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  • School of Business & Information Technology
  • Duration: Two Years
  • Start Date: September 2022

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    Locations & Delivery Modes

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    On Campus: All courses in this program will be delivered onsite at a CNA campus or at an approved location. Some courses may have online elements.
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    Blended: Some courses, or parts of courses, in this program will be delivered onsite at a CNA campus or at an approved location, while other courses, or parts of courses, will be delivered online or virtually to students at another location.
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    Online Synchronous: Delivered fully online with live, scheduled videoconference classes. The instructor and the students in the course engage with the course content and each other at the same time, from different locations.
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    Description


    The Business Administration (Human Resource Management) program has been designed to provide students with insight into the theory and practice of effective Human Resource Management. In today’s competitive business environment, managers recognize the importance of their human resources to the success of their organization.
     
    The program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to pursue a career in Human Resource Management, Industrial/Labour Relations, Supervision and General Management.
     
    Note: Year 2 of the Business Administration (Human Resource Management) and the Business Management (Human Resource Management) programs is common.
     
    OBJECTIVES
    Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
    1. Examine and critique the key fundamentals of strategic human resource management and the employment related legislation (acts and regulations).
    2. Propose and apply various human resource practices to effectively manage an organization’s human resources.
    3. Demonstrate effective research, negotiation, conflict resolution, and leadership skills for use in the business environment.
    4. Integrate ethical human resource management practices for use in performing human resource functions.
    5. Demonstrate application of the Conference Board of Canada employability skills.

    ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
    Academic:
    Eligibility for admission to Business Administration/Business Management programs requires the applicant to meet one of the following four academic criteria:

    1.  High School
    Provincial High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% overall average in the following (or equivalent):
    i. English 3201 or English 3202 (60% minimum)
    ii. Mathematics (4 credits) chosen from:
    Advanced:  2200, 3200 (50% minimum in each course)
    Academic:  2201 (50% minimum), 3201 (60% minimum)
    iii. Five credits at the 3000 Level
    2.  Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition
    Comprehensive Arts and Science (Transition) Certificate with the following courses:
    i. Math Fundamentals: MA1040
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    , MA1041
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    3.  Adult Basic Education (ABE)
    Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with Business-Related College Profile including the following courses (or equivalent):
    i. English 3101A, 3101B, 3101C or 3102A, 3102B, 3102C
    ii. Mathematics 1101A, 1101B, 1101C, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
    Applicants with Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with a different Profile may be eligible for admission to the program provided the appropriate selection of courses including those outlined above have been completed.
    4.  Mature Student Requirements
    Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, must be 19 years at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.

    International Students – Admission Requirements and Information
    1. High School
    i. Proof of senior high school/secondary school Diploma/Certificate with equivalent minimum grades for the required high school courses listed above.
    ii. India applicants only – Proof of senior high school/secondary school Diploma/Certificate with an equivalent Grade 10 Mathematics (50% min.) and Business/Commerce Stream.
    2. English Proficiency
    All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into regular programs. The College will accept these recognized tests of English language proficiency (TOEFL paper based 550, TOEFL Internet based 79, TOEFL computer based 213 or equivalent, IELTS Academic Test overall band score of 6.0, or Pearson PTE 53 or greater, etc.).
    If a language proficiency test other than those referenced above was used, applicants can forward for assessment.
    If an international applicant has attended an educational institution (high school or post-secondary) for a period of three years or more where the official language of instruction was English, the English language proficiency test will not be required.
    Note: Some programs may require specific English language requirements and proficiency scores that differ from those stated above; therefore international applicants are advised to please refer to the specific program admission requirements as identified in the College Calendar.

    CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
    Graduates may obtain employment in a variety of areas such as private businesses, consulting agencies, associations, unions, federal/provincial/municipal governments.
     
    The following is a brief list of the positions that graduates may occupy after successful completion of the program: recruitment/selection officer, personnel officer, training and development officer; compensation/benefits specialist, sexual harassment officer, employee assistance coordinator, labour relations officer, professional development officer, human resource officer, personnel manager, manager of human resources, classification officer.
     
    ACCREDITATION
    Business Administration (Human Resource Management) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) in all campus locations. ACBSP is the leading specialized accreditation association for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence.
     
    PROGRAM TRANSFERABILITY
    The Business Administration/Management programs offer exit points after Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3.
    * Students can graduate at the end of Year 1 with a Business Administration Certificate.
    * Students graduate at the end of Year 2 with a Business Administration Diploma.
    * Students graduate at the end of Year 3 with a Business Management Diploma.
     
    Graduates of the Business Administration/Management programs may have the opportunity to transfer credits to institutions/associations such as:
    • Memorial University of Newfoundland
    • Cape Breton University, Sydney, Nova Scotia
    • Athabasca University, Alberta
    • Lakehead College, Alberta
    • University of Lethbridge, Alberta
    • Lakehead University, Ontario
    • University of New Brunswick, Saint John campus
    • Okanagan College, British Columbia
    • Northwood University, Michigan, USA
       
    Graduates may also wish to further their studies to achieve professional designations with:
    • Canadian Institute of Financial Planning
    • Canadian Professional Sales Association
    • Canadian Public Relations Society
    • International Personnel Management Association (IPMA) - Canada
    • The Payroll Association of Canada

    Courses


    CODE TITLE Hrs/wk
    Semester 1 Cr Le La
    AC1260
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    Financial Accounting I 5 4 3
    CM1240
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    Business Communications I 4 4 0
    HN1230
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    Human Resource Management I 3 3 1
    FN1140
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    Introduction to Finance 3 3 1
    MC1240
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    Computer Applications I 3 2 2
    MR1100
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    Marketing I 4 4 0
             
    Semester 2  Cr  Le  La
    AC2260
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    Financial Accounting II 5 4 3
    CM1241
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    Business Communications II 4 4 0
    HN1240
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    Human Resource Management II 3 3 1
    LW1230
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    Business Law 3 3 0
    MR2100
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    Marketing II 4 4 0
    MC1242
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    Computer Applications II 3 2 3
             
    Semester 3 (Intersession)  Cr  Le  La
    AC2230
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    Computerized Accounting I 3 2 3
    CM2200
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    Oral Communications 2 2 0
             
    The Course and Lab hours per week are based on a 15 week semester. In intersession, the Course and Lab hours will be adjusted to reflect the shorter semester length. Refer to course outline.
             
    Semester 4  Cr  Le  La
    CM2300
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    Report Writing 2 2 0
    EC1110
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    Microeconomics 4 4 0
    HN1100
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    Industrial Relations 3 3 1
    HN2130
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    Recruitment and Selection 3 3 1
    HN2150
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    Training and Development 3 3 1
    MA1670
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    Statistics 4 4 1
    MR2300
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    Business Research 4 3 2
             
    Semester 5  Cr  Le  La
    AC2600
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    Managerial Accounting for HRM 4 3 2
    HN1400
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    Occupational Health and Safety 3 3 1
    HN2100
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    Collective Agreement Administration 3 3 1
    LW1210
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    Labour and Employment Law 4 4 1
    PS2340
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    Organizational Behavior 4 4 0
    EP2150
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    Entrepreneurship 3 3 0
    Elective   3 3 0
             
    Semester 6 (Intersession II) Cr  Le  La
    OJ1550
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    Work Exposure (HRM)   6 wks  
           


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