Business - Human Resources BHR

Holland Code: E (Enterprising)

What academic skills do I need to be successful in the program?

This list does not replace the admission requirements you must have for admission to the program. Please see the website for details.

Arts & Literacy High school courses in Business Studies or Business and Technological Communication would be beneficial.

Math & Science Grade 12 high school Math would be beneficial, but grade 11 Math is accepted.

Applicants who do not have a math background should consider the one-year Business Fundamentals program.  This program is recommended for students who require or desire academic upgrading, particularly in Mathematics and English, before pursuing a business diploma program.  Students who successfully complete the Business Fundamentals program may be eligible for admission to Level 2 of any two-year business diploma program at Fanshawe College.

Technology Basic computer skills required (Microsoft Office, email, Internet).

* Practical Elements Students participate in a mentorship program shadowing an HR professional for a total of 60 hours.

What personal qualities should someone interested in this career have?

• Empathy
• Tact and diplomacy
• The ability to earn the trust and co-operation of managers, unions and employees
• Good analytical skills
• The ability to communicate well with people in person and in writing
• The ability to understand a variety of viewpoints
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Integrity and good judgment
• Good organization and time management skills

Useful background experience for this program would be

• Experience in a secondary school business club or volunteer experience in the community

What kind of work could I do when I graduate?

Graduates of this program may go on to become an

HR generalist, HR assistant, labour relations officer, compensation clerk, pension and benefits assistant, payroll clerk, recruiter, or training and development assistant.

Typical working conditions for this kind of work:

• Office environment
• Standard weekday hours

Places you may find yourself employed include

HR departments in manufacturing, health care, education, or government.

Tasks a graduate may do in the workplace

• Process, verify and register documentation relating to personnel activities such as staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations and classifications
• Maintain and update manual and computerized filing and registration systems, and compile and prepare reports and documents relating to personnel activities
• Respond to telephone and written enquiries from staff and the general public regarding personnel matters
• Arrange for advertising or posting of job vacancies, assist in screening and rating of job applicants, and conduct reference checks
• Administer and score employment tests, such as keyboarding and proofreading tests
• Arrange for in-house and external training activities

Helpful links for further research into this Fanshawe College program and career opportunity

Professional Credentials and Affiliations associated with this program

• Students have the opportunity to achieve six of the nine Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) credits
• Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA)

Opportunities for further development or education

• Students in this program have the opportunity to spend one semester abroad in countries in South America or Europe.
• Graduates may be eligible for a one semester bridging program into the Bachelor of Commerce Human Resources Management degree.
• Graduates may apply to transfer to the third year of Fanshawe's Business Administration – Human Resources advanced diploma program.
• Graduates may apply to one of the following Fanshawe graduate certificate programs: International Business Management; Human Resources Management; Professional Financial Services; Project Management; or Marketing Management
• Course work may be used as a basis of university admission or credits may transfer to a university degree at many different schools. More information online.

Fanshawe’s library has prepared a subject guide for current students in this program. You may find the links and information provided very useful in learning more about this career.

Last Modified: April 23, 2024