Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management + Graduate Certificate in Business draft
Program Overview
This combined graduate certificate program in Human Resources Management and Business (a "1+1" program) from Algoma University is designed for individuals with an existing graduate certificate. The program comprises four semesters, covering topics in HR management (semesters 1 and 2) and business (semesters 3 and 4). Students may have some course overlap, allowing for substitutions to avoid duplicate credit.
Program Outline
Outline:
The provided text details a combined Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management and a Graduate Certificate in Business (a "1+1" program). The program is structured across four semesters.
- Semester One (GCERT.HRES): This semester focuses on Human Resource Management and includes the following courses: ADMN 1206 Management Skills and Secondary Research Methods; ADMN 2906 Occupational Health and Safety Management; ADMN 2916 Compensation; ADMN 3136 Organizational Behaviour; ADMN 4976 Industrial and Labour.
- Semester Two (GCERT.HRES): This semester continues the focus on Human Resource Management with: ADMN 2556 Finance and Accounting for Non-Business Majors; ADMN 2926 Training and Development; ADMN 3137 Management of Human Resources; ADMN 3206 Human Resource Planning; ADMN 3216 Recruitment and Selection.
- Semester One (GCERT.ADMN): This semester covers aspects of Business and includes: ECON 1006 Introduction to Microeconomics; ADMN 1016 Introduction to Canadian Business; ADMN 1126 Introductory Financial Accounting I; ADMN 3126 Marketing Concepts; ADMN 2406 Social and Ethical Issues in Business.
- Semester Two (GCERT.ADMN): The final semester of the Business certificate includes: ECON 1007 Introduction to Macroeconomics; ADMN 1207 Quantitative Management Decision Making; ADMN 1306 Commercial Law; ADMN 3127 Services Marketing; ADMN 2017 Managing the Not-For-Profit Organization. The text mentions that students who have already completed one graduate certificate at Algoma University may have some course overlap, and substitutions may be made to avoid duplicate credit.
Other:
The program is designed for students who have already completed, or are close to completing, a one-year graduate certificate at Algoma University. The university facilitates the transition between the two certificates, managing potential course overlaps to ensure students receive appropriate credit. The application process involves emailing a specified address and is subject to standard admission requirements. Current Algoma University grades may be considered in the application process. Applicants must have completed at least one semester of their first certificate program.
Algoma University, established in 1965, is a distinctive institution dedicated to academic excellence, personal growth, and cross-cultural learning. Located on the historic site of the former Shingwauk Indian Residential School, the university embraces a special mission to foster cross-cultural learning between Anishinaabe (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) communities and the world.
Special Mission and Values
At the heart of Algoma University's ethos is its commitment to cross-cultural learning, particularly between Anishinaabe communities and global perspectives. This mission permeates every aspect of campus life, offering students invaluable insights and unique leadership opportunities.
The university celebrates diversity, recognizing and respecting the varied experiences, skills, and talents of its community members.
Campuses
Algoma University operates three campuses, each offering unique experiences:
- Sault Ste. Marie: Known as "The Soo," this campus provides a northern experience with all the amenities of a big city, including shopping, entertainment, and cultural activities.
- Brampton: Situated in one of Canada's fastest-growing cities within the Greater Toronto Area, the Brampton campus offers an urban experience with access to numerous businesses and services.
- Timmins: Known as the "city with a heart of gold," the Timmins campus caters to diploma-to-degree and university transfer students, emphasizing a northern context for those living and working in Northern Ontario.
Academic and Student Life
Algoma University offers a personalized, hands-on learning experience, with small class sizes that foster close interactions between students and faculty. The diverse student body—nearly 50% international—provides a rich environment for cultural exchange.
Students have access to a wide range of cultural, academic, and social activities, contributing to a transformative university experience.
Leadership
The university's senior leadership team includes:
- Dr. Asima Vezina: President and Vice-Chancellor
- Mario Turco: Chancellor
- Kelli-Ann Lemieux: Chair, External Member
- Dr. Michele Piercey-Normore: Special Advisor to the President
- Patty Chabbert: Interim VP, Nyaagaaniid - Anishinaabe Initiatives, Equity & Decolonization
- Craig Fowler: Vice-President of Growth, International, & External Relations
- Kramer Rousseau: Interim VP, Finance & Operations
Through its unique mission, diverse campuses, and commitment to inclusive education, Algoma University strives to create a supportive and dynamic learning environment that prepares students for global opportunities.
Entry Requirements:
Applicants must have completed at least one semester of their first graduate certificate program at Algoma University. Applications are subject to all admission requirements of the chosen program; current Algoma University grades may be assessed.
