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In just 24 months, you can develop essential competencies for a rewarding career in human resources. Initially, you'll establish a comprehensive foundation in business principles, gaining insight into HR's vital role in organizational achievement. Subsequently, you'll concentrate on key HR disciplines such as talent acquisition, workplace safety, employee performance evaluation, and other critical areas.
Guidance from top-tier industry professionals
Sheridan has earned widespread recognition as a premier institution for human resources training. Our HR program director holds a position on the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) governing board, while our faculty members bring extensive real-world expertise to their teaching. They'll mentor you through our distinctive combination of academic instruction and hands-on learning experiences.
Professional Pathways
The core HR competencies acquired in this program prepare you for diverse positions within the field.
Potential career options include: Recruitment Coordinator, Payroll Specialist, Human Resources Assistant, HR Operations Officer, Occupational Health and Safety Consultant
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U), minimum 60% plus
One Mathematics, Grade 12 (C or U) or mathematics, Grade 11 (M or U*) * MBF3C does not meet this requirement.
Minimum 65% overall average required for PBUSP, PBAHR, PBUHR
Minimum 70% overall average required for PBAHC or
Mature student status.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS - overall score 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition (DI Code: 9117) - overall score 80 with no individual section below 20
iTEP Academic - overall score 3.7
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) online or in person - overall score 58 with no individual section below 49
Duolingo English Language Test - overall score of 105 with no individual subscore lower than 85
Cambridge English Test Exams (B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency score) - overall Cambridge English Scale score 169 with no individual score below 162
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) online or in person - overall score 60 with no individual section below 50
Sheridan EPA test - Listening Band - 4.0 Reading Combined Band - 4.0 Writing - CLB 7
Sheridan's ESL program EAP level - A minimum score of 70% in listening and speaking and 70% in reading and writing. General Education courses and Navigating Digital Environments (INFO) minimum required grade of 50%.