Top 5 Ontario Universities with the Best Graduates Program in HR

Are you a college graduate or a Human Resource professional looking to advance  their career?  A master program might be the perfect path for you. It might be hard to find the best program that fits you, when you are  scrolling through hundreds of Universities websites. There are approximately 22 universities and about 24 colleges in Ontario. After some research and data reviews, here is a list of the top 5 Ontario universities with the best Graduates  programs in Human Resource Management.

1. Master of Industrial Relations and Human Resources ( University of Toronto) 

A. Program Overview : The University is known for being one of the best universities in Canada and always figures on the top 20 best universities around the world. The Master of Industrial Relations and Human Resources (MIRHR) program at the University of Toronto is designed to prepare innovative professionals in fields such as human resource management, labour-management relations, and labour market analysis. The program offers a sound theoretical and conceptual foundation. The semester starts in January every year and the degree is 2 years in duration. The program offers options both for part-time and full time. The courses are divided into required courses and elective courses. A full list of the courses are available here. 

B. Admission Requirement: 

•  A4-year University of Toronto Bachelor’s Degree, or its equivalent, from a recognized university
  
• Minimum requirement is a B+ (77%) or 3.3 (4.0 grade scale) in each of the final two years of Bachelor’s Degree  
  
• Candidates whose first language is not english must satisfy to the english test
  

C. Tuition Cost: The fee is CAD$18,375 per year and about $46,270.00 for the 2 years. Check the price breakdown here.

2. Masters of Industrial Relations (Queen's university) 

A. Program Overview : The Master of Industrial Relations is a full time program of 12 months. It trains students and professionals in areas such as applied and policy-oriented research, labour relations and compensation. Students must complete the required 33 credits which include 7 core courses and 4 electives. The program focuses on labour laws which are the most important in the field of industrial relations. There is only one start date every year in september. For more information click here.

B. Admission Requirement:

• 4-year bachelor’s honour degree in an HR related field
  
• Minimum upper second-class standing (B+/GPA 3.3/77%) over each of the last two years of study
• For applicant outside of Canada GMAT scores are required. 

C. Tuition Cost: The fee is CAD$18,375 per year. 

3. Master In Human Resources Management( YorkU)    

A. Program Overview : York University located in Toronto, offers an executive style Human Resources Management Master program for both students and professionals. The program is available both part time and full time with a total of 8 courses. Most full time students finish the program within 1.5 years with 3 courses per term. The courses are delivered in forms of lectures, case studies, simulations and research projects. The application deadline is April 15 for the fall entrance. Click here,  to find more information about the program.

B. Admission Requirement: 

• Bachelor degree from a recognized institution with a minimum B+ average in the last two years of study
  
• Foreign students are required to demonstrate their English proficiency by meeting the minimal standards (TOEFL or YELT) 
  

C. Tuition Cost: The fee per credit hour for domestic students is $323.49 and there are multiple scholarships available.  

4. Human Resources Management ( University of Windsor) 

A. Program Overview :  The Human Resources Management program offers students the opportunity to develop leadership competencies focused in HR. Some examples of courses are International Business, Leadership and Organizational Change, Managing for High Performance. There are usually two intakes per year, January and september. The program consists of 13 core courses completed within 16 months. More detailed information is available here. 

B. Admission Requirement: 

• Four-year, bachelor-level degree in an acceptable discipline from an academic institution 
  
• An average of 73% average or higher in undergraduate studies
  
• Demonstrated English proficiency by meeting or exceeding a 7.0 score in the IELTS test, or a TOEFL score of 100. 
  

C. Tuition Cost: Base tuition for domestic student  is $ 9375.00 assessed each term.

5. Graduate Certificate Human Resource Management (Humber College) 

A. Program Overview :  The program length is approximately 3 semesters and focuses on building comprehensive knowledge on all of all the core components of HR. According to the school, the main advantage of this program is that it is approved by the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) as meeting the course work component for eligibility to write the Comprehensive Knowledge Exam 1.Also, the program offers a field placement in place of the final semester. Click here to register today. 

B. Admission Requirement: 

• A bachelor’s degree
  
•  All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English language requirements
  

C. Tuition Cost: The 2021-2022 fee for three semesters was $5,911.48 for domestic students.

Final word: Now that you have reviewed the programs,  requirements for admission and tuition for the 5 best Universities programs in Human Resources Management of Ontario, hurry up and apply or get in touch with an admissions officer so that you can take your Human Resources Career to the next level. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to my website to get more monthly information about the HR field.