Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety Management
- 2 years
- Duration
- 32,490 CAD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Diploma
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Sydney / Canada
- Location
- Cape Breton University
- School
Program description
The inherent challenges of maintaining appropriate health and safety in today's ever-changing workplace are recognised by Cape Breton University. Students will acquire the managerial skills required for effective management of workplace health, safety, and risk across various fields in the Canadian and global contexts with CBU's Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Management.
Students will learn how to coach and guide others, as well as how to recognise, assess, and communicate about occupational health, safety, and organisational risk. The diploma also introduces methods for working with various stakeholders, workplace diversity, human rights, and working in an Indigenous setting.
Students who complete the OH&S Management diploma will be prepared for roles in any industry, including the public sector and compliance services, business and insurance project management and construction, safety supervision, the environmental industry, oil and gas, and many others where advanced education in these areas is highly valued and in demand.
Program structure
TERM 1
- Human Resources Management
- Occupational Health and Safety Management I
- Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion
TERM 2
- Employment Law
- Occupational Health and Safety Management II
- Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
TERM 3
- ]Industrial Relations
- Health Care Quality & Project Management
- Organizational Risk Management
TERM 4
- Internship
- Capstone Project
Price
Requirements for applicants
- Completed a Bachelor’s degree at an accredited university
- Obtained an overall undergraduate average of B or higher
- Submit scanned original copies of transcript
- Submit scanned original copy of degree completion certificate
- Applicants whose mother tongue is non-English must meet CBU’s English language proficiency requirements
English Language Requirements
- TOEFL score of 550 (paper test), 213 (computer test), or 80 (internet test)
- IELTS Academic (and IELTS Indicator) score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0
- Pearson PTE (Academic) score of 59
- Duolingo English Test score of 115
- If you have completed at least two years in a secondary school (as recognized by CBU) or have completed at least 30 credit hours (or equivalent) at a post-secondary institution (as recognized by CBU) where English is the primary language of instruction, you are not required to submit a language score. Official documentation will be required to confirm this period of study was in English.
About the university
Cape Breton University is committed to creating a global academic experience and a sustainable future for our island by pushing the boundaries of innovation and thought leadership. CBU is home to approximately 7,000 students from more than 70 countries, and it is surrounded by pristine natural beauty, lively culture, and hospitable communities.
We are dedicated to the growth and prosperity of Cape Breton Island, as well as to the promotion of Indigenous-led educational initiatives and environmental stewardship.
Liberal arts, science, business, health, and professional studies are all represented at CBU.
CBU is a top-tier educational institution because it is committed to student success and offers exceptional possibilities for hands-on learning and undergraduate research.
Mission
Cape Breton University is dedicated to providing a world-class education to a diverse student body, conducting groundbreaking research, and contributing to the Island's economic and cultural growth.
Vision
Cape Breton-based yet open to the world.
