College Diploma – Business – Human Resources (Optional Co-op) (2816)

The Business – Human Resources two-year diploma program prepares students with the functional knowledge and practical administrative skills needed to support HR operations across diverse industries. Delivered through the School of Business at Progress Campus, the curriculum balances foundational business topics with specialized HR functions:

• Core HR Competencies: Training in recruitment and selection, performance management, compensation planning, employee training/development, labor relations, and occupational health and safety.

• Legal & Administrative Standards: Comprehensive instruction in employment law, workplace ethics, organizational behavior, payroll processing, and HR software applications.

• Optional Co-op Component: Qualified students can participate in an optional work term to gain real-world Canadian work experience and build industry networks.

• Career Pathways: Prepares graduates for entry-level positions such as HR assistant, recruitment coordinator, payroll clerk, labor relations assistant, or HR administrator.

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma (or equivalent).

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 67.0

• PTE: 51.0

• Duolingo: 105

Conditional Admission: Applicants awaiting official language test results can submit their application for review and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing test scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

1. Entrance Scholarships (Centennial College - All Campuses)
Value: $2,000 – $5,000 CAD (automatically reviewed for eligible international students).

Award Breakdown:

1-Year Program (e.g., Museum and Cultural Management): $2,000 CAD (Year 1)

2-Year Program: $3,000 CAD ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Year 2)

3-Year Program: $4,000 CAD ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Years 2 & 3)

4-Year Program: $5,000 CAD ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Years 2, 3 & 4)

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all international student nationalities.

Applies to students starting their first main academic program at Centennial College during the May 2026, September 2026, or January 2027 intakes.

Exclusions: Ineligible groups include returning/second-program students, existing scholarship recipients, ELL-only (English language) students, tuition-exempt students, and deferred applicants without an active study permit.

2. International Mobility Scholarship (Centennial College - All Campuses)
Value: $3,000 – $7,000 CAD (Total $3,000 awarded over 3 years; up to $7,000 CAD when combined with the Entrance Scholarship).

Award Breakdown:

$1,000 CAD per academic year for up to 3 years.

90 scholarships available for the Winter 2027 intake.

Eligibility Criteria:

Non-resident, non-citizen international students.

Fully accepted into Year 1 of an eligible program pathway.

Minimum academic average of 70% (OSSD equivalent).

Application deadline: October 30, 2026 (requires a 100–200 word essay and confirmation of CAD 2,000 tuition deposit).