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Diploma in Human Resources Management

Revised: February 2012

Diploma in Human Resources Management
2011 requirements

 

Students enrolled in any non- or post-degree academic plan may pursue the Diploma in Human Resources Management. Students in degree studies, who satisfactorily complete the requirements for the HRM Minor or Option, but for whatever reason must discontinue their degree studies, may request a Diploma in HRM. The courses required for the Diploma are the same as those for the HRM Minor or Option. Those who earn an HRM Diploma are precluded from pursuing a second HRM Plan if they are later admitted or readmitted to degree studies.

Students interested in enrolling in the HRM Diploma should refer to the 'Prospective Student' website for information on applying to Waterloo.

Important information regarding the HRM Diploma:

  • It is not possible to complete the HRM Diploma via online courses. 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.

Diploma in Human Resources Management

(This information is to be used in conjunction with the University undergraduate calendar which in all cases is the final authority.)

Requirements

The Diploma in Human Resources Management requires successful completion of a minimum of five academic course units (ten courses), with a minimum cumulative average of 70%, including:

  • AFM 123*/ARBUS 102 or both of AFM 101 and 102*
  • HRM 200*
  • at least two of:
    • HRM 301*
    • PSYCH 338*
    • PSYCH 339*
    • PSYCH 340*
  • Remaining courses (to a total of ten) from:
    • CS 100 or 200
    • ECON 351
    • ENGL 210F
    • HRM 303*
    • HRM 305*
    • HRM 307*
    • MSCI 311
    • PACS 202
    • PHIL 215/ARBUS 202
    • one of SOC 241, 243
    • statistics course

NOTES:

  1. Students in academic plans in Management Studies are precluded from taking HRM plans.
  2. Please check the prerequisites for the courses listed above.   
  3. For further information, refer to the HRM website.
  4. Students are encouraged to complete HRM 200 before enrolling in PSYCH 339 or PSYCH 340. Note that second year students are given priority enrolment in HRM 200.
  5. Students who have completed an HRM Diploma or the course requirements for the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, or who have graduated from a college or university HR or Business program are precluded from enrolling in the HRM Minor, Option, or Specialization.
  6. Students are advised to review the CHRP requirements before finalizing their HRM course selections.

No exceptions to the above requirements will be made without prior written approval of the HRM Academic Advisor.

CHRP designation: The courses with asterisks have been approved by the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) towards the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation. Details regarding the CHRP designation, including coursework requirements, may be found on the HRPA website.

PSYCH 340: Psych 340 was approved by HRPA effective Fall 2006 (the Fall 2005 offering was not approved).

Double/Triple counting: For any degree granted by the Faculty of Arts, up to three courses may count towards any two plans (e.g., A major/minor combination). Counting the same course towards more than two plans is not allowed under any circumstances. (Click here for the Undergraduate Calendar)

Faculty of Arts Residency Requirement: Click here for details in the Undergraduate Calendar.

Plan Average: All of the above courses are included in the HRM average calculation regardless of whether any of these courses is in excess of the minimum required. See the Undergraduate Calendar for further details.