Ontario College Diploma in Business - Human Resources
Start Dates:
January 2022
September 2022
January 2023
Starting with us in January 2022, the four consecutive semester Business – Human Resources Program will provide you with the fundamental business knowledge and specialized Human Resources skills to launch your career in this rewarding field. The program includes seven of the courses required for your designation as a Certified Human Resources Professional.
Starting with us in September 2022 or January 2023, the two-year, four semester, Business - Human Resources program immerses you in studies related to the profession, providing you with all nine of the courses required for your designation as a Certified Human Resources Professional in addition to offering an enriching 3 day per week field placement within an HR department.
Important program information for the 2021/2022 academic year
The chart below indicates the status of delivery for this program in upcoming academic terms. Please note that program delivery is subject to change based on government and public health requirements and the college's admissions policies.
Sem
Delivery Mode
On Campus Date
On Campus Reqs
Delivery Breakdown
1
In Person
January 10, 2022
5 days per week
All content delivered in person.
2
In Person
January 10, 2022
5 days per week
All content delivered in person.
4
In Person
January 10, 2022
5 days per week
All content delivered in person.
People are the most valued asset in any organization. Human Resources specialists support individual and organizational success. You will contribute to a positive and productive workplace culture, with the option to work in any industry that you have a passion for.
Program Highlights
Your studies will allow you to develop skills as a Human Resources Specialist where you can work across a number of diverse areas or specialize in an area that you are passionate about including:
- recruitment, interviewing and hiring of new staff
- onboarding, training, development & succession planning of team members
- enhancing employee engagement, inclusion, diversity and positive labour relations
- supporting the overall health, safety, and well-being of associates
- managing compensation plans & benefits administration
- data entry and analysis using a Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
Why Choose Fleming
Our Business - Human Resources program offers:
- hands-on, industry-specific simulations that equip students with real world HR experiences including:
- access to HR Live’s HRIS,
- conducting employment interviews and exploring the steps to select a candidate,
- developing and delivering a training program for a corporate environment,
- managing a workplace injury and return to work claim
- completing job analysis & formulating job descriptions
- collective bargaining negotiations
- creating a compensation plan including preparing a job evaluation system and determining pay rates
- networking opportunities with HR Professionals. The program has a well-established partnership with the Peterborough Chapter of the HRPA which offers student centered events periodically throughout the year. Students are encouraged to join the HRPA to access resources and opportunities to connect with mentors who have extensive experience in the discipline
- seven of the nine courses required for the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation which is governed by the HRPA. For the latest information on the CHRP designation requirements visit: http://hrpa.ca/hrdesignations.
- students commencing studies in January fast-track to graduation by attending classes over the summer and complete the program in four consecutive semesters.
- School of Business and Information Technology programs feature a common first semester providing the opportunity for students to seamlessly move to a different program specialty.
- an articulation agreement with Trent University whereby graduates of Fleming’s two-year Business – Human Resources program, with a minimum overall program average of 75%, can be provided 3rd year standing into Trent’s Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) with the option to pursue a Specialization in Human Resource Management.
Changes to the program for September 2022 and January 2023 enrolment include:
- an immersive 3 day per week, unpaid field placement in a fully functioning HR Department, where you will be mentored by an experienced HR Professional
- placement that mirrors behaviours and activities outlined in the Human Resources Professionals Association’s (HRPA) Professional Competency Framework which can be accessed here
- all nine of the courses required for the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation which is governed by the HRPA. For the latest information on the CHRP designation requirements visit: http://hrpa.ca/hrdesignations_.
- faculty teaching eight of the core HR courses that have extensive HR experience. Many hold the HRPAs Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation
Work Experience
Human Resources services are required in most enterprises. Your studies will give you the skills and experiences necessary to enter this growing profession. You could be working in a variety of organizations - from small start-ups to large multi-national corporations - or in a government or not-for-profit setting.
As a Business - Human Resources graduate there are plenty of entry - level opportunities such as:
- human resources assistant, administrator, or consultant
- recruiter or talent acquisition assistant
- onboarding and staff training co-ordinator
- employee experience co-ordinator
- health and safety co-ordinator
- compensation and benefits co-ordinator
- executive search firm associate
Fleming College Business School Memberships
Member of ACBSP, a leading specialized global accreditor of business education recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and uniquely focused on teaching excellence and student outcomes.
Member of AACSB International, a global non-profit association that connects educators, students, and business to create the next generation of great leaders.
Additional Costs
Approximately $1,000 per year for books and supplies.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Students applying to Business - Human Resources must meet the following requirements:
- OSSD including Gr 12 C English and Gr 11 C Math
OSSD with majority of courses at College (C ) or Open (O) unless otherwise stated.
Grade 12 C courses will be accepted where Gr 11 C course requirements are listed.
Where College level courses are listed, U and M courses will be accepted.
Recommended (but not required for admission)
- Gr 12 C Math
Other program requirements:
- Students are encouraged to join the Peterborough Chapter of the HRPA. This experience provides valuable networking opportunities for mentorships and future employment.
Mature Students
If you are 19 years of age or older before classes start, and you do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Skillsmarker to assess your eligibility for admission. Additional testing or academic upgrading may be necessary to meet specific course requirements for this program.
Technology Requirements
PC / Windows
- Operating System:Windows 10
- Processor:Core i5 - 1.6Ghz minimum
- Memory:8GB minimum
- Hard Disk:160GB minimum
Internet Connection: 2.5 Mbps Download and 3.0 Mbps Upload (minimum)
Students are required to have their own computer, internet access, webcam and microphone.
Some required software applications are not available for MAC OS or Chromebook.
Tuition and Fees Detail
Tuition and ancillary fees are subject to change without notice. The fees presented below reflect Fall start programs only for the current academic year. For details about the fee differences for other program start dates please refer to the Tuition and Fees Details Chart below.
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Domestic Students
| Semester 1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $33.92 |
| Alumni Fee | $15.20 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $69.95 |
| Career Services | $13.97 |
| Health Plan | $290.00 |
| Health and Counselling | $50.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $103.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $25.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $91.09 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.02 |
| Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $1,984.82 |
| Semester 2 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $33.92 |
| Alumni Fee | $15.20 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $69.95 |
| Career Services | $13.97 |
| Health Plan | $203.50 |
| Health and Counselling | $50.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $103.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $142.35 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $91.09 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.02 |
| Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $0.00 |
| Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $2,047.77 |
| Semester 3 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $33.92 |
| Alumni Fee | $15.20 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.97 |
| Health Plan | $290.00 |
| Health and Counselling | $50.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $103.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $25.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $0.00 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.02 |
| Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $1,967.03 |
| Semester 4 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $33.92 |
| Alumni Fee | $15.20 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $69.95 |
| Career Services | $13.97 |
| Health Plan | $203.50 |
| Health and Counselling | $50.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $103.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $25.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $91.09 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.02 |
| Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $0.00 |
| Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $1,984.82 |
International Students
| Semester 1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $33.92 |
| Alumni Fee | $15.20 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $69.95 |
| Career Services | $13.97 |
| Health and Counselling | $50.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $103.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $25.00 |
| International Health Plan | $704.58 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $91.09 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.02 |
| Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $6,910.50 |
| Total | $8,047.26 |
| Semester 2 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $33.92 |
| Alumni Fee | $15.20 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $69.95 |
| Career Services | $13.97 |
| Health and Counselling | $50.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $103.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $142.35 |
| International Health Plan | $645.82 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $91.09 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.02 |
| Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $0.00 |
| Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $6,910.50 |
| Total | $8,047.26 |
| Semester 3 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $33.92 |
| Alumni Fee | $15.20 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.97 |
| Health and Counselling | $50.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $103.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $25.00 |
| International Health Plan | $704.58 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $0.00 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.02 |
| Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $6,910.50 |
| Total | $8,001.73 |
| Semester 4 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $33.92 |
| Alumni Fee | $15.20 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $69.95 |
| Career Services | $13.97 |
| Health and Counselling | $50.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $103.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $25.00 |
| International Health Plan | $645.82 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $91.09 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.02 |
| Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $0.00 |
| Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $6,910.50 |
| Total | $8,047.26 |
The fees above are for the current academic year for international students. Please note that the fees reflect the Health Plan and Integrated Transportation (Sutherland Programs only) charges for the fall entry point. These charges are applied up front and provide service coverage for a full year September to August. The charges for the winter and spring terms are as follows:
| Health Plan | Intergrated Transportation | Coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | $645.82 | $255.50 | January to August |
| Spring | $263.60 | $142.35 | May to August |
Transfer Agreements
You may be able to use credits obtained at Fleming College to continue your postsecondary education in pursuit of a degree. The articulation and credit transfer agreements with our partner institutions are summarized below.
Athabasca University
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 90 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 90 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Griffith University
Requirement
- Minimum 65% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 4th semester out of a 6-semester program.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.
For more information
Institute of Technology Carlow
Requirement
- Minimum 60% cumulative program average.
- Bachelor of Business (Ordinary) in Human Resource Management graduate is eligible to achieve a Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Human Resource Management through one additional academic study year.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd-year studies of a 3-year program.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.
For more information
Munster Technological University-Kerry
Requirement
- Minimum 60% cumulative program average.
- A Bachelor of Business (Ordinary) in Management graduate may progress to Year Four (4) of the Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Management program.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd-year studies of a 3-year program.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.
For more information
Ontario Tech University
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
- Completion of the Ontario Tech Commerce Bridge.
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 18 credit diploma.
- Note: No transfer credits awarded.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Royal Roads University
Requirement
- Minimum B cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd-year studies of a 4-year program.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the Royal Roads University's admissions website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum B cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd-year studies of a 4-year program.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the Royal Roads University's admissions website.
For more information
Seneca College
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd semester standing in an 8-semester program..
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 4th semester standing in an 8-semester program.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest
Requirement
- Minimum 60% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd-year studies of a 4-year program.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the Technological University of the Shannon: Midwest's international website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 60% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd-year studies of a 4-year program.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the Technological University of the Shannon: Midwest's international website.
For more information
Trent University
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 10 out of a 20 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
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