Business Administration – Human Resources – BAH1
Introduction
Video: Business – Human Resources Overview; [1:07] by Fanshawe College. Transcript and captions available on YouTube.
Build on your diploma in human resources with this human resources advanced diploma program. You’ll acquire and demonstrate industry-standard skills and dive deeper into core HR functional areas: recruitment and selection, training and development, human resources planning, occupational health and safety, HR management, compensation and benefits and labour relations. You’ll also have the opportunity to apply to further develop your consulting skills with the option of substituting two courses for the intensive community consultancy program, working with live clients to solve real problems.
Toolkit
Technology and tools that students will take away from the program are as follows:
- Interview skills (interviewing different departments throughout Fanshawe during the Safety Audit)
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Mediation and Conflict Resolution skills
- Project Management skills
Unique Program Experiences
- SILex opportunities: Every student in this program will have the opportunity to conduct internal audits of Fanshawe’s Health and Safety. This is a wonderful hands-on opportunity that HR students can include on their resume. Please see the article, Fanshawe Is Leading the Way in Health and Safety Education, in the National Post. You can find out more about our SILEx experience at SILEx and Job Skills for the Future.
- Safety Audit
- Participate in the HR Club
- Guest Speakers: Threads of Life, Industry Professionals, HRPA (Human Resources Professional Association).
- HRPA Student Case Competition: Twenty teams from across Ontario put their HR knowledge to the test to tackle a real-life business and HR situation. This year’s competition theme was equity, diversity and inclusion, with the case study focusing on accommodating an employee with Autism. The students were given two hours to read, analyze, prepare a PowerPoint and present their solutions. It was the first time this group of students had competed in the competition, and they did an amazing job representing Fanshawe College.
HRPA Student Case Competition. Photo by Fanshawe College, RBM.
Student Experience
Welcome to one of the most diverse and interesting careers in business – Human Resources. If you love problem solving, working with people and making a difference this is the career for you!
In only two semesters earn Fanshawe’s Business Administration – Human Resources Advanced Diploma through full-time or part-time online study. Get the most recognition for your previous education with the maximum credit transfer using courses you completed in your diploma. Gain greater access to experiential learning opportunities such as working on live client projects through Community Consultancy, Safety Audits and direct engagement with HR professionals in the industry. Complete the last three Certified Human Resources Professional credits to be eligible to achieve the CHRP designation and lastly, graduate with the opportunity to continue with the Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management) Degree Program, part-time online, full-time online or full-time in person.
After completion of this program you will have achieved all 9 of the CHRP (Certified Human Resources Professional) courses.
Student Testimonial
“I chose the Business Administration – Human Resources Advanced Diploma program because I wanted to achieve the best education within one of Ontario’s best HR programs. This program has given me the appropriate knowledge and skills to apply to my professional HR career. Having a variety of knowledge in the fundamental areas of HR also gives me the ability to distinguish future areas of specialization in my field. I highly recommend continuing your education with this HR advanced diploma option!”
Your Future Career
Future Job Possibilities
- Health & Safety Specialist
Manage health and safety management systems and programs through the implementation of continuous improvement strategies - HR Administrator
Provide administrative support to the HR team including maintaining the employee information management system and managing a trainee database. - Career Specialist
Provide in-depth employment counseling and advice to individual clients or a group setting.
Your Future Path
Graduate with the option to continue to the Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management) Degree
To learn about the Business Administration – Human Resources program, including the description, admission requirements and courses, see the program website.
