Campus
Delivery
Hybrid
Duration
6 Semesters (3 Years)
Credential
Ontario College Advanced Diploma

About the Program

This three-year advanced diploma program delivers relevant, current and in-demand skills and prepares you for a career in the growing area of Human Resources. Your studies will focus on topics such as recruiting, compensation, training, benefits, occupational health and safety, labour relations, leadership, motivational techniques and organizational behaviour. In addition, you will acquire skills in the effective use of industry-standard software. As a student, you will have the opportunity to interact directly with industry professionals and to participate 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).

As a graduate of this program, you may:

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Employee recruitment, selection and retention strategies
  • Performance management program
  • Recruitment in union and non-union environments
  • Compensation plans
  • Information technologies for HR
  • Data management

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.

Work-Integrated Learning Model
Year September January May
Year 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Break
OR
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. 2025 Newnham  Open
Jan. 2026 Newnham  Open

Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

Start in Location Availability
Sept. 2025 Newnham  Open
Jan. 2026 Newnham  Open

Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements.

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.

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

  • Human resources administrator
  • Human resources generalist
  • Human resources specialist
  • Recruiter
  • Compensation analyst
  • Pensions and benefits administrator
  • Occupational health and safety officer
  • HRIS specialist

Professional Certification

The courses in this program may be credited by:

  • The International Personnel Management Association (IPMA) towards the Certified Professional, or
  • Certified Specialist designations (IPMA – CP or IPMA – CS)

Accreditation

Sustainability

Sustainability

Within the Human Resources Management program, we place a unique focus on helping a variety of Canadian organizations work collaboratively to advance sustainability initiatives.

Learn more about Seneca Business’s commitment to sustainability.

Student Works and Experiences

360° Virtual Tours

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