Bachelor of Human Resource Management (1624C) (Co-op)

The Bachelor of Human Resource Management three-year degree program prepares students to become strategic HR practitioners managing human capital across the full employee career cycle. The curriculum covers recruitment, onboarding, talent development, retention, and separation strategies while integrating modern tools such as HRIS software and SAP applications.

Students complete two paid co-op work terms and participate in hands-on industry capstone projects with real-world clients.

Professional certification pathway

The curriculum is aligned with the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) competency framework. It fulfills the core academic coursework required for students to challenge professional exams leading toward the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designations.

Academic Qualification: High School / Grade 12 completion.

Minimum GPA: 65.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 88.0

• PTE: 58.0

• Duolingo: 120

Conditional Admission: Available for applicants who do not meet language test requirements by completing designated English pathway courses prior to academic study.

Value: $1,500 – $2,500 CAD (automatically applied after Day 10 of the term).

Award Breakdown:

70% – 79% average: $1,500 CAD

80% – 89% average: $2,000 CAD

90% – 100% average: $2,500 CAD

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be enrolled in Year 1 of an eligible degree program across any Conestoga campus (Fall, Winter, or Spring terms).

Minimum 70% admission average required.

Exclusion: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students are ineligible.

Maintenance Requirement: Continuing students must maintain a minimum 70% Program Weighted Average to retain funding.