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Individuals with a focus on human resources or management who aspire to play a leading role in caring for an organization’s most valuable asset—its people—will find the Human Resources Management program ideally suited to their goals. Graduates of the program possess specialized knowledge in labour law, occupational health and safety, labour relations, compensation, and recruitment, preparing them to work in all facets of human resources. Program Highlights: Designed to complement prior education in other disciplines. Taught by professors with substantial experience in the HR industry. Includes applied learning opportunities, such as an internship providing 300 hours of practical HR experience. Courses prepare students for the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and/or Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designations. Courses required to write the Certified Human Resources Professional Knowledge Exam (CHRP‑KE) and Certified Human Resources Leader Knowledge Exam (CHRL‑KE)—for achieving CHRP and/or CHRL designations—require an overall average of 70 percent, with no individual course mark below 65 percent. Offers connections with industry leaders through guest speakers, alumni, industry events, and professional associations, including the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA).
