Become a capable HR pro who fosters productivity and satisfaction

The Business Administration-Human Resources program prepares you to join a Human Resources department in a business, non-profit organization or governmental agency. As an HR pro, it will be your responsibility to choose the right people to fill positions, provide top-notch training for them and make sure they are paid fairly. And that’s just the beginning of the challenges you will face in this important role.
The Sheridan Business Administration-Human Resources program devotes the first year of study to helping you acquire the foundational skills you need to succeed in any business administration career. The second year of the Human Resources college program delivers hands-on training in vital HR skills through:

• Role playing activities
• Internet research assignments and classroom presentations
• Guest speaker presentations
• Simulated negotiation situations

You will gain knowledge of the latest trends in organizational behaviour, human resources planning and employment law. In addition, you will learn to work as part of a team on projects and learn how to use the most current business software including PeopleSoft and SuperHR information management systems.

Sheridan’s HR diploma program equips you to:

• Recruit top quality applicants
• Compensate employees correctly 
• Manage workplace health and safety issues 
• Provide outstanding training programs for employees 
• Retain top performers 
• Handle an organization’s downsizing or workforce reassignment 
• Deliver feedback and coaching that improves performance 
• Understand and use HRIS – Human Resources Information Systems

If you complete your three-year HR advanced diploma with the required grades in specific courses designated by the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA), you will meet the course requirements which are the first step toward the professional designation Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP).

Throughout the program, you will be encouraged to build your personal network within the HR field, by attending events planned by the Human Resources Interscholastic Council. This student-led group organizes activities throughout the year to promote the HR profession and provide interaction with human resources practitioners.

Co-op Opportunity

If you enrol in the three-year HR advanced diploma program, you will have the opportunity to undertake a co-op education working for three paid terms in a program-related position. Co-op experiences provide real world experience so valued by employers and enhance the training you receive in the classroom. 

Taught by Outstanding Educators

Every professor in our department is an outstanding teacher and most have extensive real world experience in human resources. All are very active in the local HR community and the Human Resources Professionals Association.

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES

Awards/Bursaries

Each year awards totaling more than $3,000 are earned by outstanding Human Resource students.

University Connections

When you graduate from the three-year Business Administration Human Resource program, you may be eligible to enter an accelerated degree program at Lakehead University, Northwood University or Ryerson University among others.

The Business Administration, Human Resource Program is offered at both Trafalgar Road, Oakville and Davis Campus, Brampton Ontario.