Business – Human Resources Program (B134)

Program Description

Program Overview

In today’s rapidly changing business world, organizations are realizing that their greatest asset is their employees, and that effective people management is a key factor in their overall success.  The Business – Human Resources program provides you with a practical approach to human resources management, preparing you for a variety of careers within this exciting and growing field.

Full Description

In today’s rapidly changing business world, organizations are realizing that their greatest asset is their employees, and that effective people management is a key factor in their overall success.  The Business – Human Resources program provides you with a practical approach to human resources management, preparing you for a variety of careers within this exciting and growing field.

The learning experience will enable you to:

  • design human resources policies and programs that adhere to employment legislation
  • attract, retain and develop a productive workforce
  • manage employee diversity
  • ensure health and safety at the workplace
  • advise on employee/labour relations

Our program enables you to work toward obtaining the professional designations offered through the Human Resources Professional Association of Ontario (HRPA). For information about obtaining professional designations in HR, please contact the Human Resources Professional Association of Ontario.

This Centre for Business program is part of our School of Human Resources. Watch our video below to learn more.

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George Brown College's Centre for Business programs has earned international recognition from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Centre for Business diplomas, advanced diplomas, and degree programs, 14 in total, have been accredited globally at our Schools of Accounting & Finance, HR, Management, and Marketing. George Brown is now one of only two colleges in Ontario to have earned ACBSP accreditation. 

Human Resources Information Session Video 

Want to learn more about our human resources programs? Watch a recording of a recent information session below.

Note: George Brown College has adopted a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative. As a result, Centre for Business students registered in this program are required to bring their own laptops. Our Library Learning Commons offers open access computers, as well as equipment that can be borrowed on a short-term basis. For more information, please contact the Centre for Business at business@georgebrown.ca.  

Your Field Education Options

In addition to on-the-job work experience, George Brown College endeavours to provide field education opportunities with real-world challenges and clients. Find out more about field education at the Centre for Business.

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

Graduates will be trained to assume entry-level positions in human resource departments and can find employment in the following areas:

  • recruitment and selection
  • compensation
  • benefits administration
  • human resources customer service
  • career planning and development

Educational Pathways

This program has a pathway to the Business Administration – Human Resources B144/B154 three-year advanced diploma program.

For information on future study options, see our transfer guide

"I had an amazing experience at George Brown College. I chose a wonderful career where I had the immense fortune to meet great classmates and teachers, who not only taught us the key concepts in the class but also encouraged us to be successful in the field. George Brown College also helped me to fulfill my academic experience by being the bridge that allowed me to be part of the Pan Am/Parapan Am Games during my co-op terms, which had a great impact on my career and future."

Carolina Giraldo-Lopez
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