Human Resources Management Program Transition
The Human Resources Management program has been renewed in a new format. This page explains how to complete the original program if you applied before August 18, 2022. For information on the new program, visit the Human Resources Management program page.
Key Dates
Aug 17, 2022
Deadline to apply to original program
Sep 12 and 26, 2022
Start dates for final offerings of original courses
Jan 2023
Start date for new courses
To finish the program in its earlier format and earn your certificate, you will need to:
- Ensure that you enrolled in the program by August 18, 2022. Log in to your Student Account to check your enrollment date.
- Pass the six required courses with a minimum average grade of C
- Apply to graduate once you have completed the required courses
Most of the original program courses were offered for the final time in fall 2022. Starting in 2023, you can take courses from the new program to fulfill requirements for the original program.
| Original program courses | Equivalent courses in new program | |
| Organizational Behaviour (MGMT115) | or | Organizational Engagement (CHRM210) |
| Human Resources Management (MGMT310) | or | Human Resources Management in Canada (CHRM200) |
| Strategic Human Resources Planning (MGMT315) | or | Strategic Human Resources Management (CHRM300) |
| Workplace Training and Development (MGMT316) | or | Learning, Development and Performance Management (CHRM250) |
| Performance Management (MGMT325) — No equivalent. MGMT325 will continue to be offered to students in the original program. | ||
| Labour and Employment Relations (MGMT326) | or | Employee and Labour Relations in Canada (CHRM270) |
If I complete the original program, can I still apply for exemption from the CPHR National Knowledge Exam® (NKE)?
Yes, you can still apply for exemption from the NKE if you graduate from the original program with a minimum average grade of B-.
What if I can’t take a course from the original program before it’s no longer offered?
You can take the equivalent new course to meet the course requirement of the original program. New courses begin in 2023 and are now open for registration.
How long do I have to complete the original program?
You need to complete the program within five years of the start date of your first course or by December 2027, whichever is earlier.
If you don’t recall your start date, log in to your Student Account. Under “My Account,” you can view your current and completed courses and their dates.
How is the new program different?
We have refreshed the program curriculum while adding more in-depth coursework in the areas of health and wellness, compensation and total rewards, and financial management. Visit the program page for full details on the revised program.
Can I apply to the new program if I've already taken courses from the original program?
Yes, you’re welcome to apply to the new program. If you’ve taken previous Human Resources Management courses, see the required courses to determine which courses will count toward the requirements for the new program.
Can i switch to the new program if I’ve already applied to the original program?
If you have applied to the original program and want to transfer to the new one, please email learn@sfu.ca.