Human Resource Management
Overview
Take your existing post-secondary education to the next level. Increase your employability with a specialized credential in human resource management.
Build on your existing post-secondary education with this fast-tracked, focused advanced diploma that will prepare you to work in an HR department. Higher-level courses enhance critical thinking skills and Indigenous-focused content provides perspective on First Nation issues within a business context.
If you are passionate about helping people fulfill their potential and aiding businesses in strategically achieving their mission and vision, then this program is for you. Learn how to provide the important balance between employees and their employer so that everyone can achieve success. Become an integral part of a team that supports and nurtures an organization’s most important asset—its employees.
Develop and increase the skills and knowledge expected by industry. Core areas include advanced computer software systems, training and development, staffing policies and procedures, hiring practices, compensation and benefit programs, and navigating collective agreements. Partner with HR professionals currently working in industry on projects that will see you gain real-world experience for your resume and portfolio.
Find opportunities in areas related to personnel administration: staffing, training and development, labour relations, compensation management and collective bargaining. Employment is available in industrial, commercial and government organizations.
Full-Tuition Awards Available!
The Elevate Award is a full-tuition award that supports university or college graduates looking to enhance their professional skill sets by pursuing an advanced diploma program. Up to 20 full-tuition Elevate awards are granted annually to domestic students (Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents). Awards are limited; apply to the program today!
Admissions
- Two-year diploma or university degree
If you do not have a prior post-secondary credential, please see our Business Administration program where you can specialize in Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management or Marketing.
English is the language of instruction at Assiniboine. All applicants educated outside of Canada or in a country not on the test exempt list must meet the English language proficiency requirement. See assiniboine.net/elp for more information. IELTS score of 6.0 with no subscore less than 5.5 or equivalent is acceptable for this program.
Helpful Information for International Students
Careers & Connections
Career Opportunities
Graduates can anticipate applying their business management skills in areas related to personnel administration: staffing, training and development, labour relations, and compensation management. Employment opportunities are available in industrial, commercial and government organizations.
Connections
Upon completion, students can begin the professional certification process for the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR). The CPHR designation is the nationally recognized industry standard of excellence for those working in the field of human resources.
Graduates who choose to pursue the CPHR designation may be eligible for a waiver from the National Knowledge Exam (NKE).
Visit CPHR Manitoba for more information about the requirements
Assiniboine has a number of agreements with other colleges, universities and professional organizations, making it possible for students to apply credit taken at Assiniboine to programs at other institutions. For up-to-date information on agreements, visit the Articulation Agreements page.
Tools & Supplies
You benefit from industry networking and guest speakers and attend classes in computer labs, regular classrooms and lecture theatre. This program uses online learning resources and instructional resources.
Booklists are available from your school office 30 days prior to the start date of your program. Visit the Bookstore website to learn more.
2023-24 Lists:
Program Checklist:
Booklist/Supplies:
- Booklist - Business Administration and Advanced Programs
- Supply List - Business Administration and Advanced Programs
Technology Requirements
Students in this program are required to bring their own laptop for use on-campus. The laptop must meet the technical needs outlined by the program. MAC computing devices are not compatible with program software. Refer to assiniboine.net/tech for detailed information.
Courses & Costs
Costs
Estimated Program Costs (Domestic students)
Credits | Tuition | Course fees | Students' Association fees (Inc Health Premium) | Estimated textbooks, tools and supplies | |
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Human Resource Management Advanced Diploma | 60 | $3,310 | $710 | $450 | $1,500 |
All fees are estimated and subject to change without notice.
Estimated Program Costs (International students)
Credits | Tuition | Course Fees | Students' Association fees (Inc Health Premium) | Required Health Insurance | Textbooks, Tools, & Supplies | |
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Human Resource Management Advanced Diploma | 60 | $15,200 | $710 | $450 | $750 | $1,500 |
All fees are estimated and are subject to change without notice. All international students must purchase health insurance. The college adds this fee to your student account and then sends your name and fee to the insurance provider on your behalf.
Courses
To graduate with an advanced diploma in Human Resource Management, students must successfully complete 60 academic credits. The minimum passing grade for each course is indicated on the course outline. Course offerings are subject to change and may vary by intake.
Courses
Title | Credits/CEUs | Elective | Distance | PLAR |
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Advanced Software (COMP-0598)Prerequisite: COMP-0597 Software Applications |
6 credit(s) | Yes | No | No |
Business Law (LAWG-0093)Knowledge of laws affecting your commercial activity can help you avoid unnecessary legal and, consequently, financial liabilities. Fundamental legal principles, as well as specific commercial transactions, are discussed in this course. |
6 credit(s) | Yes | Yes | No |
Canadian Business and Society (BUSN-0166)Students explore the complex business environment and the relationships organizations have with civil society, the natural environment and each other. Through this examination, students learn that ethical decision-making is critical to the successful management of any organization. Topics include changing economic, political, social and cultural forces and their influences on business and society; the continuum of socially responsible management and ethical business practices; and the challenges and opportunities that influence where an organization fits on the continuum. Special attention is given to Indigenous history and developments. |
6 credit(s) | Yes | Yes | No |
Compensation (HRMG-0118)Prerequisites: MATH-0107 Math for Business, COMM-0006 Communications |
6 credit(s) | No | Yes | No |
HRM Systems (COMP-0600)The focus of this course will be on merging computer technology with a strategic human resource management perspective. This course provides students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to identify, assess, develop and maintain an effective system for managing human resources information. |
6 credit(s) | No | No | No |
Human Resource Law (HRMG-0115)Employees and employers alike benefit from knowing the laws that affect their working relationship.This course covers the laws affecting employer/employee and union/management relationships.Topics include: hiring, firing, harassment, discrimination, collective agreements and workers' compensation.Particular attention is paid to the expanding responsibilities pursuant to workplace safety and health. |
6 credit(s) | No | No | No |
Human Resource Management (HRMG-0036)This participative course provides an overview of the field of human resource management from the perspective of both the employer and the employee. Students will learn the skills and strategies needed to compete effectively in the job market as well as gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the human resource function within an organization. |
6 credit(s) | No | Yes | No |
Indigenous History (INDG-0005)In order to make sense of current issues and developments in Indigenous communities, learners need an understanding of the history of |
6 credit(s) | Yes | No | No |
Indigenous Human/Fiscal Issues (INDG-0006)This course examines some of the human resource and financial issues a financial officer may face when working in an Indigenous context. It offers participants the opportunity to acquire the essential skills and knowledge needed to fulfill one of the roles of a financial officer: that of a human resource manager. The framework for course discussions is current initiatives - both at the national and professional level - addressing issues related to the present fiscal relationship between Indigenous governments and the Canadian state, with particular attention given to issues related to accountability. |
6 credit(s) | Yes | No | No |
Labour Relations (HRMG-0039)Prerequisite: HRMG-0036 Human Resource Management |
6 credit(s) | No | Yes | No |
Management Information Systems (COMP-0601)With the ever-increasing amount of information and data organizations collect, store, and use, it is critical to have an efficient and effective Management Information System. This is not a technology course, nor is it designed to teach you how to use computers, although there will be some exposure and skill development with various applicable software applications. The focus of the course is on how people, processes, data and technology can work together to produce information that can be used in decision-making and how to leverage information systems to effectively operate and grow a business. |
6 credit(s) | Yes | No | No |
Staffing (HRMG-0040)Prerequisite: HRMG-0036 Human Resource Management |
6 credit(s) | No | No | No |
Statistics 1 (MATH-0002)This course acquaints students with the concepts of statistical methods and theory as applied to economic and business data. It examines frequency distribution, probability, probability distribution, sampling, estimation and hypothesis testing. |
6 credit(s) | Yes | Yes | No |
Statistics 2 (MATH-0003)Prerequisite: MATH-0002 Statistics 1 |
6 credit(s) | Yes | Yes | No |
Training and Development (HRMG-0034)Prerequisite: HRMG-0036 Human Resource Management |
6 credit(s) | No | Yes | No |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next program information session?
Program information sessions are completely free to attend, and we invite you to bring a guest along as well. It's a good idea to register in advance so we know you're coming.
To find the complete schedule for our program information sessions and to RSVP, visit the program information session page.
I have a Mac laptop, can I use that?
Laptops using a Windows 10 base operating system are recommended. Mac computing devices are not compatible with the Business Administration or Office Administration programs.