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The Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management is an introduction to the competencies and specialized functions needed to carry out effective human resources management. Areas of focus include organizational behaviour, strategic human resources management, legal frameworks, occupational health and safety, and equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

You may also be interested in theÌýɬÀï·¬ SCS Graduate Certificate in Advanced Human Resources Management

Type:ÌýÌý Graduate Certificate
Courses: Ìý 5
Credits: Ìý 15
Time:ÌýÌý Weekday evenings and Saturday mornings
Delivery:Ìý In person
Unit: Ìý Administration and Governance domain
Questions? Ìý info.conted [at] mcgill.ca

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Message from the Academic Program Coordinator
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Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management.

I have worked as a consultant, helping small and medium enterprises optimize their HRM practices, as well as a career counsellor, assisting professionals find their best career pathway. These experiences instilled in me an understanding of what the best programs are to meet the objectives of the industry and the goals of our learners. As the academic program coordinator for the last decade, I have worked on designing and teaching courses and delivering excellent programs - my newest passion.

We aim to offer you a short and comprehensive HRM program made specifically to meet your professional needs in order to enhance your career. Our program has been revamped to be aligned with the professional competencies needed for a human resources management professional. The instructors teaching the program aim for academic excellence by applying hands-on and practical perspectives based on a solid theoretical background.

Please do not hesitate to communicate with me for any further information.

Maha Daoud, CHRP, M.Sc, M.Ed,
Academic Program Coordinator of Human Resources Management


Who Should Apply
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This program is a good fit for you if you are:

  • Early and mid-career professionals with an undergraduate degree in any discipline who want to begin a career as a human resources professional or move to a mid-level position as a human resources manager.

Learning Outcomes
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The program is designed to enable you to:

  • Apply theories of organizational behaviour
  • Analyze the value and effectiveness of HR management
  • Learn and apply the legal aspects of HRM
  • Deal with complex HR decisions through an ethical perspective
  • Approach HRM strategically and holistically
  • Perform HR planning, recruitment, and selection

Courses
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Human Resources Management (Gr. Cert.) (15 credits)

Offered by: Administration & Governance ÌýÌýÌý
Program credit weight: 15

Program Description

The Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management is an introduction of the competencies needed for the specialized functions of human resources management. Areas of focus include organizational behaviour, strategic human resources management, human resources management legal frameworks, occupational health and safety, and equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Corequisite

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Course Title Credits
CORG 551 13

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

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* This course can be taken with CORG 555

Required Courses (9 credits)

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CORG 651Behaviour in Organizations.3

Behaviour in Organizations.

Terms offered: Summer 2025

Analysis of individual and group performance and behaviour within an organization. The implications for management and the essential concepts of social psychology, such as motivation, perception, working in teams, well-being, decision-making, communication, conflict management, power and politics, leadership, and organizational culture.

CORG 655Strategic Human Resources Management. 3

Strategic Human Resources Management.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Study of the relationship between human resources management and business strategy; role of human resources in the organization and alignment with strategic management. Overview of human resources functional areas and the competencies required to become a successful human resources professional; impact of human resources policies, processes, and practices on employees, teams, and organizations, including legal and ethical implications. Green human resources management, hybrid work, equity, diversity, and inclusion policies.

CORG 660Staffing Organizations.3

Staffing Organizations.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Study of current issues and methodologies used to competitively staff organizations. Focus on using strategic, legal, ethical, and data-driven practices to enhance the staffing process. Topics include human resources planning and succession planning; job analysis and competency profiling; recruitment, selection, and sourcing; organizational effectiveness.

ÌýComplementary Courses (6 credits)

6 credits from:

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CORG 653Employee and Labour Relations.3

Employee and Labour Relations.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Industrial relations framework; its legal, political, social, economic, ecological and ethical, subsystems. Processes governing union-management relations, collective bargaining, and dispute resolution; and the roles of executives, supervisors, employees, employee representatives, and Human Resources - Industrial Relations professionals in effective employee relations in unionized and non-unionized environments.

CORG 654Managing Occupational Health and Safety.3

Managing Occupational Health and Safety.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

How to develop, implement, and manage effective health and safety programs; competencies and roles of employees, supervisors, executives, and Human Resources; strategic, legal, and ethical implications of legislation; risk behaviour; socio-psychological aspects of mental and physical health and safety issues; communications and training strategies.

Or another 600-level course offered by the School of Continuing Studies and approved by the program advisor or academic unit.


Admission Requirements
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  1. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an approved university with a minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.2/4.0 in the last two years of full-time academic studies.

    * If your CGPA is lower than the above requirement, please submit the following for consideration with your application and official transcript.

    a) Letter of Intent: A letter, one to two pages in length, single-spaced, written in English or French, which addresses the following:

    • basis for interest in the program;
    • your knowledge that would be pertinent to the program;
    • your interest in the field of study and the reasons for applying to our program;
    • plans for integrating the training into your current or future career;
    • a description of your professional experience and its relevance, if applicable, to the program;
    • awards received or other contributions;
    • any additional information relevant to your application.

    b) Curriculum Vitae

    c) Two Letters of Reference:ÌýAt least one should be from a current or former employer.

  2. Applicants must provide proof of English Language proficiency.

Career Opportunities
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The graduates of this program will be well positioned for roles such as:

  • HR Generalist
  • Talent Acquisition Specialist
  • Onboarding Specialist
  • Diversity and Inclusion Specialist

Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)/Certified Industrial Relations Counsellor (CIRC) Designation Path


Offered by in Québec,Ìýthe Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and Certified Industrial Relations Counsellor (CIRC) designations areÌýcredentials that attest to the competence, credibility, and integrity of human resources professionals who are bound by a Code of Ethics that guides them in their practice.

Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management, the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Human Resources Management, and an approved 600-level complementary course, can qualify for the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) exam delivered by theÌýÌýin Québec. For more information, please contact us atÌýag.scs [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Qualifying%20for%20CHRP%20Exam) .


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