- Human resources administrator
- Human resources specialist
- Recruiter
- Compensation analyst
- Pensions and benefits administrator
- Occupational health and safety officer
- Human resources information system (HRIS) specialist
Campus
Delivery
HybridDuration
6 Semesters (3 Years)Study Option
Full-timeCredential
Ontario College Advanced DiplomaSchool
Seneca BusinessAbout the Business Administration – Human Resources (BHR) Program
This three-year advanced diploma program provides the in-demand skills needed within a globalized environment to prepare you for a career in human resources. You will learn how to prepare and implement recruitment plans, navigate performance management systems, and facilitate employee onboarding, training and development programs.
Through this program, you will gain essential knowledge on how to facilitate employee wellness and organizational health and safety systems in accordance with applicable legislation, standards and best practices. You will also learn how to contribute to the design and implementation of organizational development strategies to promote operational effectiveness. You’ll gain real-world experience by interacting directly with industry professionals and participating in hands-on learning opportunities such as case competitions.
This program is credited by the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) towards the Certified Human Resources Professional designation (CHRP). Graduates of this program will be eligible to:
Acquire a professional designation through the Canadian Payroll Association
Explore pathways to Seneca’s Bachelor of Commerce – Human Resources Management program to complete a bachelor’s degree in less than two additional years
Skills
Throughout this program, you will learn how to:
- Administer performance management systems
- Design and implement organizational development strategies
- Apply effective employee recruitment, selection and retention strategies
- Facilitate total rewards plans
- Operate human resources information systems (HRIS)
- Recruit in union and non-union environments
Work Experience
Optional Co-op
This program offers the option to complete a co-op work term, providing valuable hands-on experience in your field of study. Students interested in completing a co-op work term should apply to the PROGRAMNAME program.
Students who select the co-op stream will have the opportunity to participate in a co-op term(s) if eligibility requirements are maintained. Students will have the flexibility to transfer to the non-co-op stream at any time. The co-op term(s) is typically a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters. The co-op search is student-driven and participation in the co-op stream does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. However, students will receive guidance and support through in-class career workshops and one-on-one coaching to help prepare for the co-op term. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional co-op stream, regardless of success in securing a work position. For more information, see fee details.
The co-op work term can be completed in person, online or in a hybrid format, depending on the hiring orgnization.
| Year | September | January | May |
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| Year 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Break |
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| Year 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | Break |
| Year 3 | Semester 5 | Work Term | Semester 6 |
Program Availability
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2026 | Newnham | Open |
| Jan. 2027 | Newnham | Open |
Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2026 | Newnham | Open |
| Jan. 2027 | Newnham | Open |
Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
Program and Course Delivery
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.
In courses delivered in the flexible format, using interactive learning spaces, professors teach in person to students in a physical classroom or lab and stream to students online at the same time. Students have a choice of coming to campus for an in-person experience or learning online.
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
Your Career
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
Professional Certification
The courses in this program may be credited by:
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- Certified Specialist designations (IPMA – CP or IPMA – CS)
The Seneca Polytechnic Difference
This is where university meets college. Where theory meets practice. Where ambition meets flexibility.
Global Recognition
Seneca is proud to be one of the first institutions in Ontario to have programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Experiential Learning
Graduate career ready and world ready. This program has an optional co-op to help you hone essential skills for the workplace.
Degree Pathways
Every Seneca diploma has a degree pathway. You have the opportunity to continue your studies and complete a degree at Seneca or a partner institution.
Prior Experience
Earn credit for previous studies, work experience or training through Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition and transfer credits.