George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
Management
Valued Connections
The School of Management's industry partners are key to helping us graduate students who have the skills and knowledge that employers need. They enrich the learning environment for students by:
- participating in curriculum development on our Program Advisory Committee
- participating in networking events
- guest lecturing
- mentoring
- providing work experience opportunities
- providing real-world problems for class projects and assignments
There's almost no limit to the types of projects and initiatives that industry can partner with students on.
Memberships and Affiliations
The School of Management values its industry relationships and ensures students have opportunities to connect with professional bodies while completing their education. Some of our current affiliations include:
International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA)
The School of Management has a close relationship with the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA). Students have an opportunity to meet industry professionals and attend informative speaker sessions from inspired industry professionals.
Project Management Institute (PMI)
George Brown Polytechnic is recognized as a Global Registered Education Provider with the Project Management Institute (PMI). Graduates of any of the George Brown Polytechnic courses listed on PMI's Registered Education Provider portal will have satisfied the education requirements necessary to apply to the Project Management Institute (PMI) for either the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
SAP Learning Hub
SAP University Alliance has granted the students in Business Administration – Supply Chan and Operations Management (B122/B162) Program access to the SAP Learning Hub. Students can access the SAP Learning Hub, academic edition by logging in using their registered credentials.
Industry and Work Experience Partners
The School of Management values its industry connections and is proud of its long list of partners. Our Field Education Office facilitates the connection between the students and industry and helps students gain real-world practical experience through work experience opportunities (internships and co-ops). Here are some examples of companies where our students have been hired in the past:
- All Canadian Self Storage
- Beehive Design
- Bell Canada
- BlackBerry
- Canadian Tire Corporation, Ltd.
- Cossette Communications
- Department of National Defence
- Enactus Canada
- FirstChoice Canada
- Government of Ontario- Ministry of
- Government and Consumer Services
- Habitat for Humanity Toronto
- Hilton
- Industrial Alliance Insurance & Financial Services
- Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Ltd.
- Ontario Basketball Association
- PCL Constructors Canada Inc. Toronto
- Peel Regional Police
- RBC - Royal Bank of Canada
- Ron White Shoes Inc.
- SAS Canada
- Scotiabank
- SDIMKTG
- Shangri-La Hotel Toronto
- Strata Insights
- TD Canada Trust
- The T1 Agency
- TIFF - Toronto International Film Festival
- Toronto Hydro Corporation
- WestJet
Networking Events
The School of Management holds multiple networking events to connect students with the industry and alumni. Our past events include Mentor's Day in conjunction with SAS Canada, a leading company in business analytics, and an Analytics Social that draws a great number of industry professionals and recruiters interested in hiring George Brown Polytechnic's students.
Speed Mentoring
Our students get an opportunity to attend Speed Mentoring events where they meet face to face with industry professionals. Students get to introduce themselves to experienced business professionals, who share their experiences related to their career, learn more about what to expect after graduation and get invaluable advice from those who managed to make it to the top.
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Human Resources
Valued Connections
The School of Management strongly values its industry connections and is always working towards securing new partnerships. Our industry partners provide students with endless opportunities to be more prepared for a competitive workforce. They help students by:
- providing the essential work experience and professional connections
- preparing them for a competitive workforce
- sharing valuable advice on what type of professionals are currently in demand
- hiring graduates
- providing mentoring
- guest lecturing
- sponsoring student awards
Memberships and Affiliations
Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA)
The successful completion of a School of Management program allows you to work towards obtaining the professional designation by Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA).
The following programs enable you to work towards the designation:
- Business - Human Resources (B134)
- Business Administration - Human Resources (B144)
- Business Administration - Human Resources (with work experience) (B154)
- Human Resources Management (B408)
The Institute for Performance and Learning (I4PL)
While completing our programs, students of the School of Management may pursue a Training and Development Stream of study. Upon successful completion of the Training and Development Stream, students are eligible for a credit of one year toward the work experience requirement of the Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP) designation offered through the Institute for Performance and Learning. Students are also eligible for a student membership with the I4PL.
For more information, visit The Institute for Performance and Learning.
The Canadian Payroll Association (CPA)
The CPA is the only association in Canada offering payroll certifications including the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) and the Certified Payroll Manager (CPM). George Brown Polytechnic has been recognized by the CPA as a provider of courses that are valid equivalents of PCP/CPM academic requirements. Students interested in gaining additional knowledge and practical experience in the area of Payroll Administration may pursue the Payroll Practitioner Stream (PPS) of study.
Learn more about the Canadian Payroll Association
Program Advisory Committee
We rely on industry experts to help inform our programming. These experts include prominent members of the HR business community, alumni, faculty and other leaders who come together as part of the Program Advisory Committee. In this capacity, the committee shares their thoughts on current needs and trends in their industries, recommending updates and changes to the curriculum.
VIEW OUR CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Industry Partners
The School of Management helps our students connect to industry and find work experience opportunities to gain essential employability skills and better transition to a competitive workforce. Being in the heart of the business district, George Brown Polytechnic values its connections and is always growing its professional network. See some of the past examples where our students have completed their work experience terms:
- Adecco Employment Services
- Air Canada
- Aon Canada Inc
- Archer Recruitment Canada Inc
- BlackBerry
- Canadian Tire Corporation, Ltd.
- CIBC Human Resources
- Corus Entertainment
- Deloitte
- Felix Global Corp
- Government of Ontario - Ministry of
- Government and Consumer Services
- LM Staffing International
- KPMG
- People 2 Work
- RBC - Royal Bank of Canada
- SDIMKTG
- Shangri-La Hotel Toronto
- TAXI Canada Ltd.
- The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids)
- Ticketmaster Canada
- Toronto Hydro Corporation
- UPS Canada Rogers Communications Inc.
- WilsonHCG Canada Inc. (formerly Head2Head Inc.)
- Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB)
- YMCA of Greater Toronto
Networking Events
Speed Mentoring events organized by the Human Resources Society are a great opportunity for students to meet with industry professionals, learn more about the job market, and build valuable business connections. Students get to meet multiple industry experts to network and expand their professional knowledge.