Business Administration – Human Resource Management
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REGISTERLead with people-first strategy to build thriving organizations.
Shape workforce dynamics and drive organizational excellence through strategic HR practices that align talent development with business goals.
Business Administration – Human Resource Management is a specialization program. Students interested in this program must apply to and complete the first common term of the Business Administration program.
The Business Administration – Human Resource Management major offers an applied learning experience focused on the people who drive organizational success. This program prepares you for a career supporting, developing and empowering the workforce that powers every business. Learn to shape positive workplace cultures, manage talent strategically and help organizations thrive.
You’ll begin with a solid foundation in core business principles, then progress into specialized HR courses that build practical skills in recruitment and selection, employee benefits, performance management, labour relations and employee engagement. Through a combination of theory, real-world case studies and interactive scenarios, you’ll gain the knowledge and experience needed to foster productive, inclusive workplaces that support organizational goals.
Our instructors bring extensive industry experience and professional HR credentials to the classroom. They’ll help you develop not only technical HR expertise, but also the communication, problem-solving and critical thinking skills that employers value.
Courses in the Business Administration – Human Resource Management major are designed to align with industry standards and prepare you for professional success. Graduates can begin the certification process for the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation and may be eligible for exemption from the National Knowledge Exam (NKE) – an important step toward earning the CPHR credential.
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Program TypeFull-time
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CredentialDiploma
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Program DeliveryProgram courses are delivered primarily in person, with some components delivered online. See locations to understand where the in-person components of this program take place.In-person hybrid
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In-person LocationsExchange District Campus, Notre Dame Campus, Interlake and Peguis – Fisher River Campus, Portage Campus, Stevenson Campus, Steinbach Campus and Winkler Campus
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Program Length2 years
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Total Tuition / Fees for CoursesEstimated total tuition fees for all terms of this program for domestic students. Other fees not included in this total include textbooks, supplies, application fee, etc. Learn more ›$8,400 – $9,300
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How to EnrolThis program requires a formal application. Find out how to apply ›Application required
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Application TypeRRC Polytech programs have different types of applications. Learn more about application types ›General entry
Experience a Polytechnic Education
Full-time Delivery: Something New Every Term
After completing Business Administration’s common first term, you can choose to specialize in Human Resource Management. Through this major, you’ll develop industry-relevant HR, leadership, entrepreneurial and professional skills in an engaging, active learning, student-centred environment.
TERM 2
Gain practical skills in recruitment, selection, training and performance management while understanding how people, processes and business functions are interconnected within the economy.
TERM 3
Focus on employee engagement, labour relations, benefits administration and workplace culture through case studies, simulations and collaborative projects.
TERM 4
Integrate your learning in a capstone experience that applies HR strategies to real-world business challenges and prepares you for professional certification and career entry.
Employment Potential
Prepare yourself for career success
Potential Grad CAREERS
- Human resources coordinator
- Human resource advisor / analyst
- Payroll and benefits administrator
- Training and development assistant
- Employee relations assistant
- Talent acquisition assistant
- Office / HR administrator
AFFILIATIONS, ACCREDITATIONS and Partnerships
What to Expect in This Program
Get Prepared for the Future of Work
Excel with practical learning and experienced instructors, all focused on your success. With an employer-driven education, you won’t just be ready for a career – you’ll be prepared to stay in front of what’s ahead.
Graduate Success
Graduates of the Business Administration – Human Resource Management major are prepared for dynamic roles in recruitment, training and development, labour relations and organizational leadership. Many move into HR departments across a wide range of industries or continue their education to further specialize in the field.
The statistics below represent the opinions and employment statuses of this program’s recent grads. They were retrieved from the 2019-2020 RRC Polytech Graduate Satisfaction and Employment Report.
87% – Satisfied with RRC Polytech Education
Students value the strong combination of theory and practice in this program. They graduate feeling confident in their ability to apply HR principles and strategies to real workplace challenges.
91% – Consider Program Up-to-date
With a curriculum that reflects the latest trends and legislation in human resources, graduates are equipped with relevant knowledge that helps them adapt to the evolving needs of today’s organizations.
100% – Consider Instructors Knowledgeable
Faculty bring extensive industry expertise and practical insight into the classroom. Their experience ensures you gain both the technical skills and the professional judgment needed to succeed in HR roles.
Who Should Enrol?
Turn your talents into academic success
You want to take the first step toward building your career in business with a strong foundation in human resources as the central focus. As a student in the Business Administration – Human Resource Management program, you are motivated to develop skills in recruitment, training, employment law and benefits administration. You are empathetic, organized and eager to support people while helping organizations thrive.
Students that excel in this program often share these interests, skills and personality traits.
PERSONALITY TRAITS
- Diplomatic
- Empathetic
- Fair
- Level-headed
- Team-oriented
SKILLS
- Communication
- Conflict resolution
- Listening
- Organization
- Problem solving
INTERESTS
- Working with people
- Psychology
- Recruitment
- Training and development
- Employment law
- Labour relations
- Compensation and benefits
- Organizational behaviour
- Employee engagement
- Conflict resolution
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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LIST OF COURSES
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OTHER INFORMATION
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