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Strategic Human Resource Management

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DIPLOMA

  • School of Business & Information Technology
  • Duration: Three Years

Applications closed to International Applicants for Online Asynchronous.

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LOCATION/DELIVERY MODES & DATES
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Overview

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It’s a people thing.

Human resource management is the strategic approach of engaging and supporting employees to create a productive, thriving workplace. The functions of an HR manager can vary across industries, but they typically include recruitment and onboarding, compensation and benefits, training and professional development, compliance and safety, and employee relations.
 
Our three-year diploma in Strategic Human Resource Management has been designed to provide insight into the theory and practice of effective management in this field. We offer the opportunity to gain powerful skills needed to become effective in the various areas of HR, leading to career options in industrial/labour relations, supervision, occupational health and safety, recruitment, training and development, compensation, human resource planning, attendance and disability management, and dispute resolution.
 
With us, you will build on fundamental business principles and go beyond, with a combination of theoretical learning and practical experience that focuses on developing critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills essential to effective and efficient management.
 
It is every manager’s business to create and administer the programs and processes that improve workplace efficiency and build the employer-employee relationships that will ultimately drive the success of their company’s strategy.
 
Make it your business. Apply now!
 
 
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  • A six-week work exposure to gain real-world experience
  • Transferable credits with CNA’s articulation agreements with Cape Breton University, Memorial University (Grenfell), Athabasca University, Griffith University, Northwood University, Okanagan College, Plymouth University, and the University of New Brunswick (Saint John)
  • WHIMIS certification
DID YOU KNOW?
  • A great leader is like the captain of a ship – relaying clear purpose and clarity to the crew in the journey ahead
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion is a major contributor to empowering employees and creating a productive working environment. In fact, when it comes to retaining and securing talent in a competitive labour market, investing in DE&I is critical1
  • Work culture leaders must look to the trends and threats on the horizon facing the Canadian workplace
  • Studies show that engaging with applicants in-person forges more meaningful connections than online alone2
  • Recruitment events offer cost-effectiveness marketing strategies and enable hiring managers to conduct hundreds of micro interviews within the span of a few hours
  • Your success at a hiring event will only be as strong as your follow-up
OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate proficiency in fundamental Human Resource Management concepts, including recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits, and employee relations
  2. Design and implement effective recruitment and selection strategies to attract and retain top talent and design and deliver training and development programs to improve employee skills and enhance organizational performance
  3. Foster positive employee relations by understanding employee needs, resolving conflict, and creating a positive workplace culture
  4. Develop compensation and benefits programs that align with organizational goals and that are competitive with industry
  5. Make responsible and ethical decisions that align with organizational values and effectively communicate human resource strategies and results to various stakeholders.
  6. Exhibit the application of employability skills defined by the Conference Board of Canada to facilitate successful entry into the workplace and work collaboratively with team members from diverse backgrounds and skill sets to achieve common human resource goals
  7. Design and implement effective performance management systems that align employee goals with organizational objectives while contributing to the development of an organizations strategic plan by identifying and addressing human resource issues that impact organizational goals
  8. Demonstrate knowledge of employment law and compliance requirements to ensure that organizational policies and practices meet legal standards
ACCREDITATION
Strategic Human Resource Management is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) in all campus locations.  ACBSP is the leading specialized accreditation association for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence.
REFERENCES
[1] Diversity, equity & inclusion: A new approach to employee benefits to empower your workforce | Canadian HR Reporter
[2] HR News for Canada’s HR Leaders | Canadian HR Reporter

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Admission Requirements


Eligibility for admission to Strategic Human Resource Management program requires the applicant to meet one of the following academic criteria: 

1.  High School
Provincial High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% overall average in the following (or equivalent):
i. English 3201 or English 3202 (60% minimum)
Note: Effective 2026-2027 Academic Year intake applicants will need to have completed English 3201
ii. Mathematics (4 credits) chosen from:
Advanced:  2200, 3200 (50% minimum in each course)
Academic:  2201 (50% minimum), 3201 (60% minimum)
iii. Five credits at the 3000 Level
2.  College Transition (prior to 2024, students would have completed Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition)
College Transition Certificate with the following courses:
i. Math Fundamentals: MA1040
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3.  Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with Business-Related College Profile including the following courses (or equivalent):
i. English 3101A, 3101B, 3101C or 3102A, 3102B, 3102C
ii. Mathematics 1101A, 1101B, 1101C, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
Applicants with Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with a different Profile may be eligible for admission to the program provided the appropriate selection of courses including those outlined above have been completed.
4.  Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, must be 19 years at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.
 
International Students – Admission Requirements and Information
1. High School
i. Proof of senior high school/secondary school Diploma/Certificate with equivalent minimum grades for the required high school courses listed above.
ii. India applicants only – Proof of senior high school/secondary school Diploma/Certificate with an equivalent Grade 10 Mathematics (50% min.) and Business/Commerce Stream.
2. English Proficiency
All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into our regular programs; for more information regarding the College’s English language proficiency requirements please refer to AC-102-PR, Admission Procedures, Section 5.2 English Proficiency.

Courses


CODE TITLE Hrs/wk
Semester 1   Cr Le La
AC1260
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Financial Accounting I 5 4 3
CM1240
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Business Communications I 3 3 1
HN1230
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Human Resource Management I 3 3 1
FN1140
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Introduction to Finance 3 3 1
MC1260
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Integrated Software Applications 3 2 2
MR1100
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Marketing I 4 4 0
         
Semester 2   Cr Le La
AC2260
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Financial Accounting II 5 4 3
CM1241
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Business Communications II 3 3 1
HN1240
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Human Resource Management II 3 3 1
LW1230
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Business Law 3 3 0
MR2100
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Marketing II 4 4 0
MC1242
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Spreadsheet Essentials 3 2 3
         
Semester 3 Intersession Cr Le La
AC2230
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Computerized Accounting I 3 2 3
CM2200
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Oral Communications 2 2 0
The Course and Lab hours per week are based on a 15 week semester. In intersession, the Course and Lab hours will be adjusted to reflect the shorter semester length. Refer to course outline.
         
Semester 4   Cr Le La
CM2300
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Report Writing 2 2 0
EC1110
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Microeconomics 4 4 0
HN1100
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Industrial Relations 3 3 1
HN2130
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Recruitment and Selection 3 3 1
HN2150
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Training and Development 3 3 1
MA1670
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Statistics 4 4 1
MR2300
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Marketing Research 4 3 2
         
Semester 5   Cr Le La
AC2600
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Managerial Accounting for HRM 4 4 1
HN1400
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Occupational Health and Safety 3 3 1
HN2100
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Collective Agreement Administration 3 3 1
LW1225
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Employment Law 4 4 1
PS2340
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Organizational Behaviour 4 4 0
EP2150
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Entrepreneurship 3 3 0
SD2200
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Work Exposure Orientation 0 1 1
         
Semester 6 Intersession II Cr Le La
OJ1550
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Work Exposure - HR 0 0 6 wks
         
Semester 7   Cr Le La
EP2250
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Market Feasibility 4 3 2
FN2110
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Business Finance 4 4 1
HN2140
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Attendance & Disability Management 3 3 1
HN2200
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Strategic Compensation & Benefits 3 3 1
MN2600
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Strategic Management 3 2 2
HN2195
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Inclusion, Diversity & Equity 3 3 0
         
Semester 8   Cr Le La
EP2200
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Business Planning 4 2 5
HN2110
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Dispute Resolution 3 3 1
HN2215
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Human Resource Planning 3 3 1
HN3110
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Current Topics in HRM 3 3 1
MN3100
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Business Ethics 3 3 1
MN3200
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Performance Management 3 3 1

Careers & Pathways


CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of this program may obtain employment in a variety of marketing areas such as:
  • Clerk IV
  • Administrative Officer
  • HR Clerks
  • HR Admin
  • HR Assistant
  • Project Officers
  • HR Advisor
  • Team Lead
  • HR Coordinators

PROGRAM TRANSFERABILITY
The Strategic Human Resource Management program offers exit points after Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3.
  • Students can graduate at the end of Year 1 with a Business Administration Certificate.
  • Students can graduate at the end of Year 2 with a Human Resources Diploma.
  • Students graduate at the end of Year 3 with a Strategic Human Resource Management Diploma.

FURTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the Strategic Human Resource Management program may have the opportunity to transfer credits to institutions/associations such as:
  • Cape Brenton University, Sydney, Nova Scotia
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland, Grenfell Campus
  • Athabasca University, Alberta
  • Griffith University, Australia
  • Northwood University, Michigan, USA
  • Okanagan College, British Columbia
  • Plymouth University, UK
  • University of New Brunswick, Saint John Campus

Graduates may also wish to further their studies to achieve professional designations with:
  • Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR)
  • Canadian Institute of Management (CIM)
  • Canadian Professional Sales Association
  • Canadian Public Relations Society
  • International Personnel Management Association (IPMA) - Canada



Tuition & Fees


Canadian Students

The confirmation fee is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance. It is required in order to hold your seat in the program.

Base Fees

Mandatory Fees

  • Application Fee - $30.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
    Applicants must pay a non-refundable fee for each application to the College.
  • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
    Student must pay a non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
  • Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
  • Technology Fee (per semester) - $79.00
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Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Business & Information Technology (per semester) - $1,047.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Business & Information Technology (per semester) - $499.00
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Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $305.00

Regulations

Regulations Governing Payment of Fees & Charges

  1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
  2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
  3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
  4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
  5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
  6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
  7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of confirmation fee and tuition.
  8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).

 

International Students

A fee, which is applied toward program tuition and compulsory fees and includes a deposit fee, is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance.

Base Fees

Mandatory Fees

  • Application Fee - $100.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
    Applicants must pay a non-refundable fee for each application to the College.
  • The following fees are due during confirmation of acceptance to each program at the college:
    • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
      Student must pay a non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
    • Deposit fee - First semester tuition of which $1500 is non-refundable
  • Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
  • Technology Fee (per semester) - $79.00
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Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Business & Information Technology (per semester) - $4,270.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Business & Information Technology (per semester) - $2,136.00
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Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $1,046.00
Exceptions:
  • Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $337.00
  • Commercial Driver (per week) - $337.00
  • All other Trade programs (per week) - $298.00

Estimated Program Costs

The document below is meant to highlight estimated program costs for the intake of 2024-2025. The estimates apply only to International Student. All costs shown are subject to change without notice.

Estimated Program Costs for International Students (2024-2025) 


Making Payments

Application fee:
If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card when completing and submitting your application to College of the North Atlantic.

For all other tuition payments:
College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition. With PayMyTuition, you can pay your tuition payments from any bank, in any country in any currency at better than bank exchange rates. PayMyTuition is fast, simple, and cost effective.
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Regulations

Regulations Governing Payment of Fees & Charges

  1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
  2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
  3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
  4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
  5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
  6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
  7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of confirmation fee and tuition.
  8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).



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