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Human Resources Management Diploma

Revised: May 2009

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA - 2004 requirements

Students in degree studies who satisfactorily complete the requirements for the HRM Minor, but for whatever reason must discontinue their degree studies, may request a Diploma in HRM. Those who earn an HRM Diploma are precluded from pursuing a second HRM Plan if they are later admitted or readmitted to degree studies.

Important information for those considering enrolling in the HRM Diploma:

  • It is not possible to complete the HRM Diploma via Distance Ed. You must be available to attend on-campus courses. You must complete HRM 200 in your first term of Diploma studies.
  • University level courses will require a time commitment on your part. Plan on two to three hours of study time for every hour you spend in class per course.
  • Participation is an important component of learning. It is expected that you will attend all classes, as a great deal of learning occurs through the interaction of the participants.
  • Please refer to the 'Prospective Student' website for information on applying to the University of Waterloo.

HRM DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

Ten term courses (5.0 academic course units) are required including:

  • Required courses (four):
    • AFM 123*
    • HRM 200*
    • PSYCH 338*
    • PSYCH 339*
  • Two to five courses from:
    • CS 100 or 200
    • HLTH 350
    • HRM 301*
    • PSYCH 340* (CHRP approved Fall 2006)
    • A statistics course
  • Remaining courses (to a total of 10) from:
    • ECON 351
    • ENGL 210F
    • PACS 202
    • PHIL 215
    • SOC 241
    • SOC 242 (no longer offered)

A cumulative overall average of 65% in the ten courses is required.

NOTES:

(1) The courses with asterisks are accepted by the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations towards the designation as a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP). The HRM Advisor will continue to monitor the CHRP requirements and keep students informed of changes via the HRM website.

(2) Check the UG Calendar for the prerequisites for the above courses.

(3) At least five of the ten term courses for the Diploma must be UW courses and must be included in the UW average calculations.

(4) No exceptions to the above requirements will be made, unless documentation showing the approval of the current or former director is documented in the HRM Office.