Human Resource Management

Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

Human Resource Management

BHRM, Certificate

Offered by

Liberal Arts & Professional Studies


Offered at

Keele Campus


Degrees offered

BHRM, Certificate


Ways to study

Full-Time, Part-Time


Entry

  • Fall - Yes (first and upper year)
  • Winter - Yes (first and upper year)
  • Summer - Yes (first and upper year)

Applied Learning Opportunities


OUAC Code

  • YFL (BHRM)

About the Program

Join the Canadian leader in Human Resource Management (HRM) education. Get specialized training in all aspects of Human Resource Management by studying people and how they work in today’s complex world. You’ll learn to become a leader in HRM as you study such diverse subjects as training and development, career management, industrial and labour relations, compensation, staffing, research methods, HR analytics and employment law. The program builds strong skills in communication, problem-solving and decision-making, preparing you to handle real workplace challenges. You can customize your degree through HRM+ by concentrating your electives in a specialized area of HRM or an industry that interests you. With many opportunities for applied learning and co-op placements, you’ll gain practical experience while studying. As part of your degree, you will complete all the components of the professional Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, so you can take the certification exam immediately after graduating. If you’re interested in working with people and shaping workplace environments, this program provides a strong foundation for career success. 

Requirements

BHRM

Requirements for admission:
  • Alberta High School Diploma
  • ELA30-1 or English 30
  • Senior-level math
  • And three additional academic courses numbered 30 or 31
    • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.

      BHRM

      Requirements for admission:
    • British Columbia Secondary School Graduation Diploma
    • English 12 or English 12 First Peoples
    • Senior-level math
    • And three additional Grade 12 Academic subjects
      • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.

        BHRM

        Requirements for admission:
      • Baccalauréat Général
      • Première Spécialité mathématiques OR Terminale math
          • A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.

          BHRM

          Requirements for admission:
        • Successful completion of the final year of senior studies
          • Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
          • Some programs require a higher GPA.
        • Senior-level math
          • BHRM

            Requirements for admission:
          • Diploma with a total of at least six units, including prerequisites, and grades of 1, 2 or 3 in each unit.
          • 2-unit math
              • CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.

              BHRM

              Requirements for admission:
            • One year of CEGEP
            • 2 semesters of English (code 603) / Français (code 601)
            • Senior-level math
            • And nine additional academic courses (high-school equivalent courses not accepted)
                • Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
                To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.

                BHRM

                Requirements for admission:
              • Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate
              • Grade 12 math
                • BHRM

                  Requirements for admission:
                • Lise Diplomasi
                • Senior-level math
                  • BHRM

                    Requirements for admission:
                  • General Certificate of Education (GCE) Examinations
                  • A-level math
                      • GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
                      To gain admission to this program, minimum average of C is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of C.
                      The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.

                      BHRM

                      Requirements for admission:
                    • Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
                    • Twelfth Year math
                      • BHRM

                        Requirements for admission:
                      • International Baccalaureate Diploma
                        • IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
                      • One of the following math subjects
                        • Analysis and Approaches higher-level
                        • Analysis and Approaches standard-level
                        • Applications and Interpretations higher-level
                        • Applications and Interpretations standard-level
                          • Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
                          To gain admission to this program, minimum IB diploma point scores of 28 is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum IB diploma point scores of 28.
                          The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.

                          BHRM

                          Requirements for admission:
                        • Completion of one of the following:
                          • All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
                          • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
                          • Indian School Certificate (ISC)
                          • Intermediate Examination Certificate
                          • Pre-University Examination Certificate
                        • Grade XII math
                          • BHRM

                            Requirements for admission:
                          • Manitoba High School Diploma
                          • English 40S
                          • Senior-level math
                          • And three additional 40S level academic subjects (no more than one at the 40G level)
                            • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.

                              BHRM

                              Requirements for admission:
                            • New Brunswick High School Graduation Diploma
                            • English 120, 121 or 122
                            • Senior-level math
                            • And four additional Grade 12 academic subjects (college preparatory 120, 121 or 122)
                              • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.

                                BHRM

                                Requirements for admission:
                              • Newfoundland and Labrador High School Graduation Diploma
                              • English 3201
                              • Senior-level math
                              • And seven additional credits at the 3000 level
                                • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.

                                  BHRM

                                  Requirements for admission:
                                • Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma
                                • English 12
                                • Senior-level math
                                • And three additional Grade 12 academic subjects (university preparatory academic or advanced)
                                  • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.

                                    BHRM

                                    Requirements for admission:
                                  • Nunavut High School Graduation Diploma
                                  • ELA30-1 or English 30
                                  • Senior-level math
                                  • And three additional academic courses numbered 30 or 31
                                    • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.

                                      BHRM

                                      Requirements for admission:
                                    • Northwest Territories High School Graduation Diploma
                                    • ELA30-1 or English 30
                                    • Senior-level math
                                    • And three additional academic courses numbered 30 or 31
                                      • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.

                                        BHRM

                                        Requirements for admission:
                                      • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
                                      • ENG4U
                                      • 4U math
                                      • And four additional 4U or M courses
                                        • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
                                          OUAC code YFL

                                          BHRM

                                          Requirements for admission:
                                        • Completion of a diploma program or at least two full semesters or one year of full-time academic study at an accredited college
                                        • Overall average of 3.3 or better on a 4-point scale (or equivalent)
                                        • 4U math*
                                        • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
                                        • * Or equivalent
                                        • BHRM

                                          To be considered a mature student, you must:
                                        • be at least 21 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
                                        • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
                                        • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
                                        • Requirements for admission:
                                        • 4U math*
                                        • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
                                        • * Or equivalent
                                        • BHRM

                                          Requirements for admission:
                                        • Completion of at least four full-year courses or one year of full-time degree studies at an accredited university
                                        • Applicants to Honours-level program: Overall average of 2.3 or better on a 4-point scale (or equivalent)
                                        • Applicants to Bachelor-level program: Overall average of 2.3 or better on a 4-point scale (or equivalent)
                                        • 4U math*
                                        • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
                                        • * Or equivalent
                                        • BHRM

                                          Requirements for admission:
                                        • Prince Edward Island Senior Secondary School Diploma
                                        • English 621
                                        • Senior-level math
                                        • And three additional Grade 12 academic subjects (numbered 611 or 621)
                                          • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.

                                            BHRM

                                            Requirements for admission:
                                          • Quebec Grade 12 Certificate of Graduation
                                          • Grade 12 English
                                          • Senior-level math
                                          • And four additional academic (university preparation level) subjects
                                            • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.

                                              BHRM

                                              Requirements for admission:
                                            • Transcript of Secondary Level Achievement
                                            • English Language Arts 30 or English Language Arts A 30 or English Language Arts B 30
                                            • Senior-level math
                                            • And three additional Grade 12 academic subjects numbered 30
                                              • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.

                                                BHRM

                                                Requirements for admission:
                                              • General Secondary Education Certificate
                                              • Senior-level math
                                                • BHRM

                                                  Requirements for admission:
                                                • High School Diploma
                                                • Senior-level math
                                                    • AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.

                                                    BHRM

                                                    Requirements for admission:
                                                  • West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or National Examinations Council (NECO)
                                                  • Senior-level math
                                                    • BHRM

                                                      Requirements for admission:
                                                    • British Columbia Secondary School Graduation Diploma
                                                    • English 12 or English 12 First Peoples
                                                    • Senior-level math
                                                    • And three additional Grade 12 Academic subjects
                                                      • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.

                                                        Start Your Application

                                                        • Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
                                                        • Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
                                                        • Fall 2027 (September) entry - January 15, 2027
                                                        • Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
                                                        • Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
                                                        • Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
                                                        • Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
                                                        • Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
                                                        • Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
                                                        • Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
                                                        • Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
                                                        • Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027

                                                        Applied Learning Opportunities

                                                        Human Resource Management offers hands-on learning through applied coursework and industry connections. You’ll work collaboratively on case studies, simulations and real-world projects with organizations, building practical HR and management skills. Guest lecturers from the industry provide insight into current workplace practices and career pathways. Optional paid co-op opportunities provide valuable experience working with leading Canadian organizations, helping you build professional networks and gain workplace confidence before you graduate. You can tailor your degree to focus on a particular industry or HR specialization, or combine your HR degree with a minor in another field so you can enter the workforce with the competitive advantage.  

                                                        From co-op to career: How new graduate Nawshin entered the work force

                                                        Recent grad Nawshin chats with us about her experience with the Career Centre and how she secured a full-time role within two months of graduating.

                                                        Potential Career Paths

                                                        • human resource Professional
                                                        • training and development manager
                                                        • compensation analyst
                                                        • recruitment specialist
                                                        • labour relations specialist
                                                        • change management professional
                                                        • talent management specialist
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