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Post-Diploma in Human Resources Management Program Updates/Changes

Last Revised: February 25, 2016

BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE

The HR Post Diploma Program was launched in 2010. In 2014, we began a review of the HR

program, gathering feedback from instructors and students. The revised structure incorporates

these suggestions as well as ensures it retains alignment with the National Knowledge Exam for

CHRP certification.

In 2014, the Canadian Council of Human Resources Association (CCHRA) updated the CHRP

Competency Framework and as of June 2015, the exam was revised to incorporate an additional

two functional areas of HR knowledge (Strategy and Human Resource Metrics, Reporting and

Financial Management). In addition, the new framework outlines five enabling competencies

which are assessed through a demonstration of experience:

1. Strategic and Systems Thinking

2. Professional and Ethical Practice

3. Critical Problem Solving and Decision Making

4. Change Management and Cultural Transformation

5. Communication, Conflict Resolution and Relationship Management

The Experience Assessment was adopted by CCHRA on January 1, 2013 and replaced one of

two national exams that were required to attain the CHRP designation. The Experience

Assessment asks CHRP candidates to demonstrate their ability to apply the knowledge and skills

gained from their formal education to a workplace environment. Three years of related

experience over the past 10 years are required, and at least one of those years must be completed

in Canada. At the same time, we have found that many of our students are having difficulty

connecting with employers and finding work that is relevant to their education.

PROPOSED CHANGES AND RATIONALE

We are recommending two significant changes to the current program, and one minor change:

1. Change the Graduation Requirement from passing each course and receiving an overall

GPA of 1.00 to a requirement to pass each course and achieve an overall GPA of 2.67, or

68% (B-) or better, in order to receive the diploma. This will help build our brand for

providing quality programming and ensure that the CNC Diploma is meaningful for

employers as every graduate of the program will have demonstrated a functional

knowledge of the material. This change is consistent with the CHRP requirement to attain

a minimum passing grade of 70% on the exam and is consistent with HR programs at

other institutions (BCIT, UNBC, TRU).

2. Revise content for HRPR 306 Professional Practice in Human Resource Management, by

creating two courses for a more thorough examination of the topics - HRPR 308 and


HRPR 309. This will ensure that the revised program positions our students to succeed on

the CCHRA national knowledge exam and ensures the HR Post Diploma Program

maintains its relevance.

3. Add a 4th semester to the program which includes a practicum placement or capstone

project, HRPR 300 Strategic Human Resource Planning, and HRPR 308 Advanced

Topics in Professional Practice. One goal of these changes is to more directly connect

our students to local employers through a practicum or capstone project, which will better

position them to attain employment after graduation that will count towards CCHRA’s

National Experience Assessment. The other benefit of this change is that students will be

required to take a maximum of three courses per week, a more manageable course load

for our adult learners who are also working, and for our international students who are

actively developing Canadian work experience.

The Capstone Project and the Practicum are designed to provide similar learning

experiences and some attachment/connection to employers. In the Practicum, employers

will interview and select the student they wish to engage and will identify the

project/assignment for the student to work on. In the Capstone Project, students will work

with an Instructor to develop a project for a local organization. In both cases, students

will have an opportunity to demonstrate the five enabling competencies as well as

synthesizing and putting into practice all the theoretical concepts they have learned

during their previous coursework.

IMPLEMENTATION

We propose these changes to take effect for the September 2016 program intake. Current

students who have not yet graduated would have the option to complete the old program or

transition into the new program. Students who transition must meet all the new program GPA

requirements and complete the new HRPR courses (308, 309, and 400 or 401).

SUMMARY OF PROGRAM CHANGES

Existing Program: Proposed Program:

Admission requirement: completion of 2 years

post-secondary education

Admission requirement: completion of 2 years

post-secondary education (no change)

Overall GPA of 1.00 rq’d to receive credential Overall GPA of 2.67 rq’d to receive credential

Fall Semester:

MGT 264 Industrial Relations

HRPR 303 Training & Development

HRPR 305 Employment Law

Fall Semester: (no changes)

MGT 264 Industrial Relations

HRPR 303 Training & Development

HRPR 305 Employment Law

Spring Semester:

MGT 266 Management Skills for Supervisors

HRPR 304 Performance Management

HRPR 302 Occupational Health & Safety

HRPR 300 Strategic Human Resources

Planning

Spring Semester:

MGT 266 Management Skills for Supervisors

HRPR 304 Performance Management

HRPR 302 Occupational Health & Safety

Summer Semester:

HRPR 307 Recruitment & Selection

HRPR 306 Professional Practice in Human

Summer Semester:

HRPR 307 Recruitment & Selection

HRPR 308 Professional Practice


Resource Management

HRPR 301 Compensation & Benefits

HRPR 301 Compensation & Benefits

4th Semester

HRPR 300 Strategic Human Resources

Planning

HRPR 309 Advanced Topics in Professional

Practice

One of the following:

HRPR 400 Human Resources Management

Practicum or

HRPR 401 Human Resources Management

Capstone Project

OVERVIEW OF PROPOSED PROGRAM

Course Title Credits Pre-requisite Co-requisite

MGT-264 Industrial Relations 3

MGT-266 Management Skills For

Supervisors

3

HRPR-300 Strategic Human

Resources Planning

3

HRPR-301 Compensation and

Benefits

3

HRPR-302 Occupational Health and

Safety

3

HRPR-303 Training and

Development

3

HRPR-304 Performance Management 3

HRPR-305 Employment Law,

Employment Standards

and Human Rights

3

HRPR-307 Recruitment and

Selection

3

HRPR-308 Professional Practice 3

HRPR-309 Advanced Topics in

Professional Practice

3 HRPR-308 HRPR-400 or

HRPR-401

HRPR-400 Human Resources

Management Practicum

3 MGT 264, MGT 266,

HRPR 301, HRPR 302,

HRPR 303, HRPR 304,

HRPR 305, HRPR 307

HRPR 309

HRPR-400 OR HRPR-401

HRPR-401 Human Resources

Management Capstone

Project

3 MGT 264, MGT 266,

HRPR 301, HRPR 302,

HRPR 303, HRPR 304,

HRPR 305, HRPR 307

HRPR 309

HRPR 308 - Professional Practice 1

Community and International Education Continuing Education

Post Diploma in Human Resource Management

HRPR 308 Professional Practice

Approved by Education Council: March 8,

2016

Credits: 3 credits

Term: Total Course Hours: 45 hours

Prerequisite: None Lecture Hours: 45 hours

Co-requisite: Lab Hours:

Instructor: Office Hours:

Lecture: lecture times Office:

Lab: lab times Phone:

e-mail:

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION: HR Managers must develop strategies that complement the overall business strategy; they

manage budgets, develop, implement and measure programs and projects, procure contracted

service providers, and are a collaborative member of the management team. This course prepares

students to step into an HR Management role in Canada by giving an overview of the business

environment, protocols, and tools used by managers in Canadian organizations. Students in this

course will focus on theory and practical worksite application.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

HR Managers must develop strategies that complement the overall business strategy; they

manage budgets, develop, implement and measure programs and projects, procure contracted

service providers, and are a collaborative member of the management team. This course prepares

students to step into an HR Management role in Canada by giving an overview of the business

environment, protocols, and tools used by managers in Canadian organizations. Students in this

course will focus on theory and practical worksite application.

Linkages between the course work and the Required Professional Capabilities (RPCs) necessary

to earn a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation will be made, and this

course will help students prepare for the national examinations developed by the Canadian

Council of Human Resources Associations.


COURSE GOAL and LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Define organizational transformation and change strategies

Discuss and understand special issues in the Canadian business environment

Explain financial management theory and practice

Apply HR metrics

ACADEMIC HONESTY AND STUDENT CONDUCT:

Students are expected to conduct themselves with academic integrity and in accordance with

CNC’s established standards of conduct. Penalties for misconduct, including plagiarism,

cheating and personal misconduct are outlined in the Standards of Conduct: Student

Responsibility and Accountability document found in the policies section of CNC’s website. All

students should familiarize themselves with this document.

http://cnc.bc.ca/Visiting/CNC_Policies.htm

ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES

Students who require academic accommodations as a result of a disability should advise both the

instructor and Accessibility Services. Students requiring support should familiarize themselves

with the College Access: Students with Disabilities policy.


CLASSROOM BASED RESEARCH

If classroom based research is conducted, the class will be instructed on appropriate ways of

conducting research with human subjects based on the CNC Policy and Procedure for Ethical

Research. The ethical framework for this study will be articulated by the instructor in the

classroom.

REQUIRED REFERENCES:

Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change. 3E William Bridges. Da Capo Press, 2009.




EVALUATION METHODS AND % OF TOTAL GRADE

STUDENT EVALUATION LETTER GRADE /

PERCENTAGES

Midterm Exam 15% A+ 90 % - 100 %

2nd Midterm Exam 15% A 85 % - 89.9 %

Final Exam 25% A- 80 % - 84.9 %

Participation 10% B+ 76 % - 79.9 %

Journal Assignments 15% B 72 % - 75.9 %

Group Project 20% B- 68 % - 71.9 %

C+ 64 - 67.9%

* Please note you must achieve an overall average

GPA of 2.67 (B-) to meet the graduation

requirements for this program.

C 60 % - 63.9%

C- 55 % - 59.9%

D 50 % - 54.9%

F 0 % - 49.9%

Two midterm exams and a final exam will be administered during the semester. The final exam

will be cumulative - questions will be drawn from material covered during the entire semester.

An additional evaluative component will be a group project; students will be assigned a case

study to evaluate and present to the class. In order to do well in this course, students must attend

class, complete the assigned readings before class in order to prepare for the group discussions,

and actively participate in the small group discussions. Each class will begin with a short quiz on

the assigned readings.

FINAL EXAMINATION

The final exam date will be announced on the first day of classes. DO NOT make travel

arrangements that may conflict with the scheduled exam date.

FINAL GRADES

Final grades will be posted on CNC Connect which can be accessed through the CNC homepage.

Consult the FAQ (frequently asked questions) option under CNC Connect if you have questions

about how to use this site.


COURSE CONTENT

Modules Topics Readings

1 Special topics in BC’s economy: Fishing,

Farming, Forestry, Mining, Oil & Gas

2 First Nations People & the Economy

3 Measuring Performance: HR Metrics

4 Financial Management

5

Leading and Managing Change and

Transition

6 Critical Thinking, Analysis and Problem

Solving

This course will be highly interactive, and the format will include lectures, group discussions and

group presentations.

HRPR 309 - Advanced Topics in Professional Practice 1


Post Diploma in Human Resource Management

HRPR 309 Advanced Topics in Professional Practice


2016

Credits: 3 credits


Prerequisite: HRPR 308 Lecture Hours: 45 hours

Co-requisite: HRPR 400 or HRPR 401 Lab Hours:




e-mail:

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION: HR Managers must develop consulting skills with their client groups, and as “internal

consultants” they must demonstrate the same consulting skills that are used by external

consultants. HR Managers also implement major change strategies, conduct job evaluations, and

develop organizational learning plans and other major initiatives that require basic knowledge in

project management principles. Students in this course will focus on theory and practical

worksite application.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

HR Managers must develop consulting skills with their client groups, and as “internal

consultants” they must demonstrate the same consulting skills that are used by external

consultants. HR Managers also implement major change strategies, conduct job evaluations, and

develop organizational learning plans and other major initiatives that require basic knowledge in

project management principles. Students in this course will focus on theory and practical

worksite application.



course will help students prepare for the national examinations developed by the Canadian

Council of Human Resources Associations.



Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Discuss and recognize the role of project management in an organization

Apply tools and techniques used to manage a project during execution

Discuss and recognize management consulting skills

Apply tools and techniques used to work with client groups








ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES:





CLASSROOM BASED RESEARCH




classroom.


“Flawless Consulting: A Guide to Getting Your Expertise Used””, Peter Block, (2011) Pfeiffer

& Company, ISBN 978-0-470-62074-8

Fundamentals of Project Management, 4th edition. James P. Lewis (2011), American

Management Association (AMACOM) ISBN-13: 978-0-8144-1748-5




EVALUATION METHODS AND % OF TOTAL GRADE:


PERCENTAGES

Midterm Exam 25% A+ 90 % - 100 %

Final Exam 25% A 85 % - 89.9 %

Journal Exercises &

Assignments

50% A- 80 % - 84.9 %

B+ 76 % - 79.9 %

B 72 % - 75.9 %

B- 68 % - 71.9 %

C+ 64 - 67.9%




C 60 % - 63.9%

C- 55 % - 59.9%

D 50 % - 54.9%

F 0 % - 49.9%

A midterm exam and a final exam will be administered during the semester. The final exam

will not be cumulative – it will focus on materials covered after the mid-term. An additional

evaluative component will be journals and assignments. In order to do well in this course,

students must attend class, complete the assigned readings before class in order to prepare for the

group discussions, and actively participate in the small group discussions.

FINAL EXAMINATION:

The final exam date will be announced on the first day of classes. DO NOT make travel

arrangements that may conflict with the scheduled exam date.

FINAL GRADES:

Final grades will be posted on CNC Connect which can be accessed through the CNC homepage.

Consult the FAQ (frequently asked questions) option under CNC Connect if you have questions

about how to use this site.


COURSE CONTENT:

Modules Topics Readings

1 Introduction / Overview

2 Consulting Skills: Developing the Contract Flawless Consulting

Chapters 2 - 5

3 Consulting Skills: Challenges with Consulting Flawless Consulting

Chapters 6 - 9

4 Consulting Skills: Diagnosis & Data Collection Flawless Consulting

Chapters 10 & 11

6 Consulting Skills: Communicating with Clients Flawless Consulting

Chapters 12 - 14

7 Project Mgmt: Roles, Planning & Objectives Project Mgmt Chapters 1-

4

8 Project Mgmt: Risk Work Breakdown Structure,

Scheduling

Project Mgmt Chapters 5-

8

9 Project Mgmt: Controlling the Project Project Mgmt Chapters 9-

12

10 Project Mgmt and Leadership Project Mgmt Chapters

13-14

This course will be highly interactive, and the format will include lectures, group

discussions and group presentations.

HRPR 400 – Human Resource Management Practicum 1


Post-Diploma in Human Resource Management

HRPR 400 Human Resource Management Practicum


2016

Credits: 3 credits


Prerequisite: MGT 264, MGT 266, HRPR

301, HRPR 302, HRPR 303, HRPR 304,

HRPR 305, HRPR 307

Lecture Hours: 45 hours

Lab Hours:

Co-requisite: HRPR 309 Practicum Hours: 40 hours




e-mail:

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION: In the Human Resource Management Practicum, students will apply and synthesize theoretical

concepts learned during their previous coursework in workplace practicum experience. As an

integral part of the learning experience, the workplace experience practicum placement is a

bridge for the student between the academic present and professional future. The practicum is a

three-way partnership between the College, the student and host employer. All parties in the

relationship assume definite responsibilities, perform specific functions, and derive benefits as a

result of their involvement.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

In the Human Resource Management Practicum, students will apply and synthesize theoretical

concepts learned during their previous coursework in workplace practicum experience. As an

integral part of the learning experience, the workplace experience practicum placement is a

bridge for the student between the academic present and professional future. The practicum is a

three-way partnership between the College, the student and host employer. All parties in the

relationship assume definite responsibilities, perform specific functions, and derive benefits as a

result of their involvement.



course will help students prepare for the national experience requirement developed by the

Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations, by giving students an opportunity to


demonstrate their ability to work on a project team and produce realistic and informed

recommendations.


Upon successful completion of this practicum, students will be able to:

Apply the learning from previous courses to practice in an applied setting

Provide general consultation and education on Human Resource Management best

practices

Demonstrate ethics, work habits and communication skills

Apply constructive feedback from Instructors and Workplace Hosts to enhance their

future work performance.

COURSE FORMAT:

Availability of practicum placements will be limited, and students will go through a selection

process with a local employer. Practicum opportunities may be in the government, non-profit, or

private sector.

There will be weekly seminars throughout the practicum placement. At the beginning of the

semester, students will prepare for the practicum interviews; during the course of the practicum,

students will be expected to utilize the classroom as an opportunity to enhance learning and to

contribute to the learning of colleagues. Students will be expected to complete 40 hours of work

with a local employer (8 weeks, 5 hours per week).

Students must adhere to the professional standards required by a Human Resource Management

professional and may be required to sign a confidentiality agreement with the agency. In

particular, students must adhere to rules governing confidentiality, avoid conflicts of interest, and

recognize and accept the limits of their competence and role as defined by the practicum setting.















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EVALUATION METHODS AND % OF TOTAL GRADE:


PERCENTAGES

Agency Description 15% A+ 90 % - 100 %

Learning Plan 15% A 85 % - 89.9 %

Journals 20% A- 80 % - 84.9 %

Attendance 20% B+ 76 % - 79.9 %

Employer Evaluation 15% B 72 % - 75.9 %

Student’s Final Report 15% B- 68 % - 71.9 %

C+ 64 - 67.9%




C 60 % - 63.9%

C- 55 % - 59.9%

D 50 % - 54.9%

F 0 % - 49.9%

There are no exams for this course. Instead, students will be expected to complete a series of

written assignments and journals. All assignments will be typed and presented in a prescribed

format. Students must complete all assignments to standard to complete the course.



GRADING CRITERIA:

Because the workplace experience practicum is a learning experience for the student, successful

completion will be based on the following:

Participation is based on attendance at the work placement as scheduled and attendance

in classroom sessions as determined by the instructor. Each week must be accounted for

in order to receive a satisfactory grade.

Weekly Seminar is a weekly opportunity for students to meet with their instructor in a

group environment to discuss, reflect and analyze their workplace experiences.

Instructors may assign selected readings and facilitate a variety of skill building and

reflection exercises to guide students to analyze their experiences and performance in the

workplace environments and facilitate deeper understanding of the functions of Human

Resources workplaces.

Student’s Final Report is a final summative report of the duties, tasks and other

information about the work placement. The weekly journal provides an excellent record

for the completion of this final report. The report may also be sent to the host employer

at the end of the term and will help the host employer determine the value of the

placement from the student’s perspective.

Employer’s Evaluation of the Student is a summative evaluation of the student’s

performance at the work placement. Most employer hosts review this evaluation with the

student and/or the instructor at the end of the placement.

Work Experience Report is a final summative report of the duties, tasks and other

information about the work placement. The weekly work report provides an excellent

record for the completion of this final report. The report may also be sent to the host

employer at the end of the term and will help the host employer determine the value of

the placement from the student’s perspective.

FINAL GRADES:

Final grades will be posted on CNC Connect, which can be accessed through the CNC

homepage. Consult the FAQ (frequently asked questions) option under CNC Connect if you have

questions about how to use this site.

HRPR 401 – Human Resources Management Capstone Project 1


Post-Diploma in Human Resource Management

HRPR 401 Human Resources Management Capstone Project


2016

Credits: 3 credits


Prerequisite: MGT 264, MGT 266, HRPR

301, HRPR 302, HRPR 303, HRPR 304,

HRPR 305, HRPR 307

Lecture Hours: 45 hours

Co-requisite: HRPR 309 Lab Hours:




e-mail:

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION: In the Capstone Project, students will apply and synthesize theoretical concepts learned during

their previous coursework in the form of a project. Through research and consultations, students

will set goals, develop a proposal and write a Capstone Project for a local organization.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

In the Capstone Project, students will apply and synthesize theoretical concepts learned during

their previous coursework in the form of a project. Through research and consultations, students

will set goals, develop a proposal and write a Capstone Project for a local organization.



course will help students prepare for the national experience requirement developed by the

Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations, by giving students an opportunity to

demonstrate their ability to work on a project team and produce realistic and informed

recommendations.


Upon successful completion of this practicum, students will be able to:

Apply the learning from previous courses to practise in an applied setting;

Provide general consultation and education on Human Resource Management best

practices

Demonstrate integration of theory, practice and research in a final Capstone Project.


COURSE FORMAT:

There will be an introductory class and weekly classes for the first phase, then as students begin

work on their projects there will be weekly group check-ins.

Project topics may include:

1. Develop a change management strategy

2. Alignment of organizational strategy with HR objectives and priorities

3. Developing evidence-based HR policies

4. Promoting employee engagement

5. Succession planning

6. Developing a rewards and recognition program

7. Conducting a learning needs assessment and developing a learning plan

8. Analyzing data, identifying trends and making recommendations for appropriate HR

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CLASSROOM BASED RESEARCH:




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EVALUATION METHODS AND % OF TOTAL GRADE


PERCENTAGES

Learning Contract 10% A+ 90 % - 100 %

Capstone Project Proposal 20% A 85 % - 89.9 %

Midpoint Performance

Evaluation

25% A- 80 % - 84.9 %

Final Project 45% B+ 76 % - 79.9 %

B 72 % - 75.9 %

B- 68 % - 71.9 %

C+ 64 - 67.9%




C 60 % - 63.9%

C- 55 % - 59.9%

D 50 % - 54.9%

F 0 % - 49.9%

All assignments will be typed and presented in a prescribed format. Students must complete all

assignments to standard to complete the course.

FINAL GRADES:

Final grades will be posted on CNC Connect, which can be accessed through the CNC

homepage. Consult the FAQ (frequently asked questions) option under CNC Connect if you have

questions about how to use this site.

COURSE CONTENT / SCHEDULE:

Modules TOPIC

1 Orientation and goal setting

2 Developing a Capstone Project proposal

3 Independent research and consultations

4 Writing the Capstone Project

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