Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources
The Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources (OBHR) program will help you develop the practical skills and knowledge required to transform any organization’s most important asset—its human capital—into a sustainable competitive advantage.
This program offers highly interactive and engaging courses, which will prepare you for attaining your Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation. Enroll in our OBHR program to launch your rewarding career as a human resources professional.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources program are prepared for a wide range of careers in human resources, talent management, and organizational leadership. Career opportunities include Human Resources Coordinator, Human Resources Generalist, Recruitment Specialist, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Training and Development Coordinator, Compensation and Benefits Analyst, Employee Relations Specialist, Labour Relations Officer, Organizational Development Consultant, Human Resources Consultant, Workforce Planning Analyst, and Human Resources Manager. These roles can be found across a variety of sectors, including private industry, government, healthcare, education, non-profit organizations, and professional services.
Internship Program
The internship program enables you to earn course credit by working full-time in the organizational behaviour and human resources (OBHR) field.
You can apply for posted internship positions or find your own position and have it approved. You can intern domestically for a minimum of 12 weeks (420 hours) or internationally for a minimum of eight weeks (280 hours). Internships must be paid, full-time positions.
While on internship, you will complete coursework like weekly journals, comprehensive reports, or a poster presentation. After your internship, you will receive a final grade and credit.
You will be able to intern during the spring/summer after your second or third year. Interning is also available during the fall/winter of your third year or the fall of your fourth year. You may only complete one internship during your degree program. While on internship, you may take one other course per semester part-time at our university.
To qualify for the internship program, you must meet two criteria by your internship position start date:
- Complete all of your first and second year core courses.
- Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (equivalent to a B or 73 percent) in the semester during which you are hired.
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Benefits
The OBHR internship program offers a number of benefits to students, such as:
- It enables you to increase your OBHR knowledge by applying what you have learned in your courses to the workplace.
- It gives you a chance to gain real-world OBHR work experience, which can be added to your resumeé and make you more employable.
- It helps you develop and broaden your OBHR professional network through the relationships you build with your employer, co-workers and others.
- It enables you to try out the field of OBHR, so you have a better idea of what area or position you would like to work in when you graduate.
- Though not a guarantee of the program, many students are hired back by their internship employers after graduation.
- When you intern in the spring/summer after your second or third year, you can get ahead in your coursework for subsequent years.
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To Apply
To apply to the Faculty of Business and Information Technology internship program, you must first submit an Internship Application Form to the Academic Advising Offices located on the fourth floor of the Business and Information Technology Building. Once approved, you will be given access to search for positions that have been posted, or you can find your own position and have it approved.
Program Map
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Academic Information
Are you an OBHR student in the Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FBIT), and are you planning for your courses? Take advantage of the support offered to you by your academic advisor. Your advisor will provide you with the help and support required to aid you in making informed decisions about your academic plan.
Your advisor can provide you with program checklists and course schedules to assist you as you progress through your program. Designed to be used together, checklists and course schedules will help you select the courses required to progress towards the completion of your degree.
Checklists and course schedules are distributed to you as a guide for course planning assistance. It is your responsibility to confirm current prerequisite and course requirements for your degree program.
You are always advised to meet with your academic advisor regularly to ensure they are meeting graduation requirements.
For more information, please contact FBITAdvising@ontariotechu.ca
Ontario Tech OBHR Community
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Ontario Tech Human Resources Association
The Ontario Tech Human Resources Association is a student-run organization dedicated to representing hundreds of students studying to be in the HR industry.
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Business and IT Society
A voice for FBIT's undergraduate students, the Business and IT Society aims to build relationships between students and encourage learning, growth, and create an enjoyable University experience for its members.
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Women in Business
A committee at Ontario Tech University that focuses on bringing together women in business to network, develop their skills and focus on the achievements of women everywhere.
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