Human Resources

• A six-week work placement to gain real-world experience
• Accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
• Accredited under the National Committee for Management Accreditation (NCMA) Professional Accreditation
• Transferable credits with CNA’s articulation agreements with Memorial University (Grenfell), Athabasca University, Griffith University, Plymouth University, and the University of New Brunswick (Saint John)
• Preparation for a career in Human Resource Management, Industrial/Labour Relations, Supervision and General Management

• 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 alone.¹
• Recruitment events offer cost-effective 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.

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

Human Resources 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.

Human Resources is accredited under the NCMA Professional Accreditation, which recognizes alignment with the academic requirements established in the Chartered Management Program (CMP). NCMA Professional Accreditation is a distinguished standard that supports, validates, and promotes excellence in management education and professional readiness.

Human Resources is accredited by Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR). CPHR is the nationally recognized professional designation for HR practitioners in Canada, promoting excellence in people management through rigorous competency frameworks, ethical standards, and ongoing professional development.
 

[1] HR News for Canada’s HR Leaders | Canadian HR Reporter

• Graduates of College of the North Atlantic's Human Resources diploma program may transfer up to 60 credits towards Athabasca University's Bachelor of Commerce (Post Diploma), Bachelor of Commerce with Major (Post Diploma), Bachelor of Management (Post Diploma), or Bachelor of Human Resources Labour Relations (Post Diploma) programs.
• Graduates of College of the North Atlantic's Human Resources diploma program, with a minimum GPA of 3.00/4.33 (B Grade), may transfer into the third year of Royal Roads University's Bachelor of Business Administration in Innovation and Sustainability degree program.
• Graduates of College of the North Atlantic's Human Resources diploma program, with a minimum GPA of 3.00/4.33 (B Grade), may transfer into the third year of Royal Roads University's Bachelor of Commerce in Entreprenurial Management degree program.