Human Resource Management

Assiniboine’s eight-month Human Resource Management advanced diploma program prepares graduates to work in a human resource department.  

Graduates work in areas related to personnel administration: staffing, training and development, labour relations, and compensation management. Graduates are employed by industrial, commercial and government organizations. 

Program Learning Outcomes 

• Critical Thinking and Knowledge: students will be able to use core specialization knowledge in solving business problems. 
• Ethical Perspective and Social Responsibility: students will be able to identify organizational activities to reduce unethical behaviour. 
• Collaboration: students will be able to work effectively in diverse teams, supporting team performance to achieve organizational goals. 
• Communication: students will be able to present effective business communications in a variety of formats. 
• Business Strategy: students will be able to strategize to plan for changes in business. 

Examples of what graduates from this program can do: 

• Manage programs and maintain human resources information and related records systems. 
• Hire and oversee training of staff. 
• Coordinate employee performance appraisal programs. 
• Research employee benefit and health and safety practices and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies. 

Success Factors 

You might be a good fit for this program if you would enjoy: 

• Building upon your previous degree or diploma to work in the human resources field. 
• Learning to use technology to manage human resource information and to solve business problems. 
• Working with people and engaging in problem solving.  
• Specializing and focusing on strategic Human Resource management. 
• Building positive relationships. 
• Navigating sensitive conversations. 
• Setting an example for others by respecting the privacy, confidentiality, and dignity of others. 
• Facing complex challenges and finding practical solutions.  

The industry and program environment require individuals to: 

• Engage in ongoing professional development to remain knowledgeable about current practices. 
• Commit to high standards of ethical conduct including maintaining confidentiality, respecting human rights, and avoiding conflicts of interest.  
• Build relationships throughout the organization and collaborate with other departments. 
• Demonstrate empathy and emotional intelligence. 
• Pay attention to detail and engage in continuous improvement.