This eight-month graduate certificate program will help students acquire a comprehensive background in the functions of human resources from both theoretical and practical perspectives. The focus of the program is on applied, relevant and current learning with opportunities to interact directly with industry professionals, and learn from qualified and award-winning faculty.

Throughout this program, students will develop the following skills: • Critical thinking • Organizational management • Interpersonal communications • Verbal and written communication • Conflict management

Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term(s) in a formal work environment. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid.