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TRENTU.CA / Future Students / Undergraduate / Programs / Business Communication and Human Resource Management

Business Communication and Human Resource Management

Earn two postgraduate certificates in as little as sixteen months (four consecutive terms), full-time continuous studies, and graduate prepared to deliver the business skills sought after by employers.
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Immerse yourself in developing skills in human resource management and business communications, areas of expertise and skill that are increasingly in-demand by employers across all sectors. This intensive full-time postgraduate, dual-certificate program is open to students who hold an undergraduate degree from any accredited university. It is designed to help students complement their expertise in a discipline outside of Business with business-specialized topics and knowledge. 

Entry Terms:  

  • May 2023

  • September 2023 

  • January 2024 

  • May 2024 

  • September 2024 

To apply to this post-graduate certificate, please complete this application form. 

 

Graduating From Trent This Year? 

As a Trent grad, you qualify for direct admission to our Business Dual Postgraduate Certificate program. To apply and register, just send a confirmation email to admissions@trentu.ca from your Trent University account. We will waive the application fee. 

For students who have accepted their offer of admission and have questions about registering in their courses or life at Trent, please email businesscertificates@trentu.ca 

Degrees Offered:

  • Certificate

Locations:

  • Durham GTA
  • View the full program description, including course schedules and academic requirements for the Durham campus

Resume Boosters:

  • Gain a career advantage on your career path in any sector by developing important organizational knowledge in communications, marketing, human resources, leadership, employee relations
  • Receive both a postgraduate certificate in Human Resource Management (5.0 credits) and a postgraduate certificate in Business Communication (5.0 credits)
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Career Paths:

Career Opportunities

  • Business Development Officer
  • Communications Specialist
  • Organizational Policy Advisor
  • Digital Marketing Coordinator
  • Employee Relations Manager
  • Human Resources Consultant
  • Employee Benefits Administrator
  • Project Manager

Popular Courses:

  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Managerial and Market Research
  • Becoming Digital
  • Communications in Organizations
  • Human Resource Planning
  • Online Marketing
  • Crisis Communication
  • Public Leadership in Action
  • Economics of Industrial Relations
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Admission Requirements

Program Requirements:

  • This certificate is meant for graduates of programs outside of Business. For more information visit our Admissions webpage.
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