Strategic Human Resource Management

• A six-week work exposure 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 Cape Breton University, Memorial University (Grenfell), Athabasca University, Griffith University, Northwood University, Okanagan College, Plymouth University, and the University of New Brunswick (Saint John)
• WHMIS certification

• 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

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

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.
 
Strategic Human Resource Management 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.

• Graduates of College of the North Atlantic's Strategic Human Resource Management 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 Strategic Human Resource Management 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 Strategic Human Resource Management 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.