This three-year advanced diploma program delivers relevant, current and in-demand skills and prepares you for a career in the growing area of Human Resources. Your studies will focus on topics such as recruiting, compensation, training, benefits, occupational health and safety, labour relations, leadership, motivational techniques and organizational behaviour. In addition, you will acquire skills in the effective use of industry-standard software. As a student, you will have the opportunity to interact directly with industry professionals and to participate in hands-on learning opportunities such as case competitions.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
Employee recruitment, selection and retention strategies
Performance management program
Recruitment in union and non-union environments
Compensation plans
Information technologies for HR
Data management
Your Career
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
Human resources administrator
Human resources generalist
Human resources specialist
Recruiter
Compensation analyst
Pensions and benefits administrator
Occupational health and safety officer
HRIS specialist
Pathways
As a leader in academic pathways, we offer a range of options that will allow you to take your credential further in another Seneca program or a program at a partner institution.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
Seneca Polytechnic
Newnham Campus,
1750 Finch Avenue East,
TORONTO,
Ontario (ON),
M2J 2X5, Canada
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant
English: Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent course
Mathematics: Grade 12 C or U, or Grade 11 U or M, or equivalent course
English Requirements
CAEL CE and CAEL online: Minimum 60
Cambridge English Exams (B2 First/FCE, C1 Advanced/CAE or C2 Proficiency/CPE): Minimum 169 with no skill below 162
Duolingo: Minimum score 105 to 110
IELTS Academic: Minimum 6.0 with no skill below 5.5
PTE Academic: Minimum score 58
TOEFL iBT (including MyBest TOEFL and Home Edition): Minimum 80 with no skill below 20
TOEFL Revised Paper Delivered: No skill below 20
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Students at Seneca will enjoy a fantastic balance between outstanding academic opportunities and recreational activities.