Health and Human Services Management Post-Diploma Certificate

Program Overview

This post-diploma certificate program equips health and human services professionals with business and leadership skills. The program offers a flexible schedule with multiple delivery options and includes a work-integrated learning component. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in various health and human services organizations, including case managers, program directors, and fundraising managers.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This post-diploma certificate program is designed for individuals who hold a health or human services diploma or degree and are looking to advance their careers in management. It combines business courses with specialized health and human services leadership electives, providing a comprehensive approach to prepare graduates for leadership roles. The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to manage and lead effectively in health and human services organizations.

Outline:

The program is structured into two terms, with a total of 10 courses.

Term 1:

• Required Courses:
• HRES1101 - Organizational Behaviour (3 credits)
• HRES2201 - Introduction to Human Resources (3 credits)
• Career Electives: Choose three (3) courses from the following:
• COMM3201 - Intercultural Communication (3 credits)
• HMSV3201 - Program Design and Evaluation (3 credits)
• HMSV3202 - Fundraising in Health and Human Services (3 credits)
• HMSV3203 - Managing Change in Health and Human Services (3 credits)
• HMSV3204 - Digital Transformations in Health and Human Services (3 credits)
• HMSV3302 - Chronic Illness Management (3 credits)
• HMSV3303 - Leadership in Dementia Care (3 credits)
• HMSV3401 - Social Determinants of Health (3 credits)
• HMSV3405 - Implementing TRC (2015) Calls to Action in Health and Human Services (3 credits)
• HMSV3501 - Case Management (3 credits)
• HMSV3504 - Pedagogical Leadership in Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
• HMSV3505 - Designing and Facilitating Learning Experiences for Health and Human Services (3 credits)
• HMSV3506 - Managing and the Canadian Health System (3 credits)
• HMSV3507 - Trauma-Informed Organizations (3 credits)

Term 2:

• Required Courses:
• FNSR2202 - Fundamentals of Financial Management (3 credits)
• MGMT1101 - Introduction to Management (3 credits)
• Career Electives: Choose two (2) courses from the same list as Term 1.
• Career Electives 2: Choose one (1) course from the following:
• HMSV3996 - Community and Health Leadership Applied Research Project (3 credits)
• HMSV3997 - Community and Health Leadership Service-Learning (3 credits)

Careers:

Graduates of this program are prepared for a variety of leadership roles in health and human services agencies, non-profit organizations, private businesses, and government units. Some potential career paths include:

• Case Manager
• Fundraising Manager
• Program Director
• Child and Youth Case Manager
• Health Services Administrator
• Program Manager
• Community Event Coordinator
• Outreach Program Supervisor
• Researcher
• Community Outreach Coordinator
• Program Coordinator
• Volunteer Coordinator
• Disability Case Manager
• Program Designer
• Youth Program Coordinator
• Education/Workshop Developer
• Program Developer

Other:

• The program is flexible and can be completed in two terms or up to three years.
• Students can start the program in any term (Fall, Winter, or Spring).
• All learners starting the program in Fall 2024 or later will complete one (1) Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course as part of their program completion requirements.
• The WIL courses are designed to build on previous expertise and learning in the program.
• Students can choose to work on an applied research project or a service-learning project with an organization.
• The applied research projects are offered in the Fall and Winter terms starting in January 2025.
• The service-learning projects are offered in the Spring term in two sections: 1) Condensed May-June or 2) May-August.
• To register in a WIL course, learners must have completed a minimum of nine (9) credits in the program.
• The program offers a variety of delivery options, including daytime and evening classes, condensed, on-campus, anytime online, real-time online, and blended.

Tuition & Fees Domestic: CAD $6,693 International: CAD $16,554 Estimated Book Costs: CAD $1,500