Program at a glance
Credential
Degree
Area of Study
Business
Study options
Full-time
Part-time
Work experience
Co-op / internship
Open to International
Yes
Length
Four years
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Because people matter more than rules.
Start in September, January or May
You will develop a foundation in leadership that prepares you for the strategic role HR professionals play in leading and influencing organizational performance. Applied learning experiences rooted in Human Resources principles are an integral component of this program.

Certificate, diploma or degree – it's your choice
Building on past success, the School of Business has made the pathway through the Business Administrative programs more flexible. There are now three credentials that allow you to progress from a certificate to a diploma to an applied degree and you can apply, exit and return at any stage.
If you already have a related diploma from Camosun or another institution, consider applying directly to the degree program, to begin your second or third year courses, depending on your previous education. Contact the Program Leader or Academic Advising for more information.
International Education
Explore the world through study abroad opportunities. Camosun offers many exchange opportunities with partner institutions around the world, as well as several field school opportunities each year. Your chance to rethink your classroom starts here!
If you are an international student coming to Camosun as an exchange student from one of our partner institutions, learn more about Camosun's international department.
After Graduation
BBA Human Resource Management & Leadership Degree graduates are employed in private and public organizations as HR specialists or generalists. Assuming a variety of roles including that of HR advisors, managers, directors and supervisors.
Graduates who achieve an overall cumulative average of B- and have been a member of CPHR BC & Yukon continuously since registering in their second semester courses in the case of the Post Degree Diploma in Business Administration in HR Management & Leadership or in the 3rd year courses of the Bachelor of Business Administration in HR Management & Leadership, may apply for exemption from the National Knowledge Exam [NKE].
Send official transcripts demonstrating your B- cumulative average, the exam exemption form and fee payment to cphr@cphrbc.ca. Further information on the CPHR pathways is available at https://cphrbc.ca/cphr/become-a-cphr/the-cphr-path/.
Information Sessions
The School of Business Information Sessions are a great way to learn more about a program and to get your questions answered by faculty and staff.
Missed the live Information session?
If you missed the live session we've got you covered. Download the 2021 Summer Information Session PDF with clickable links.
Who can I contact if I want more information?
Contact business@camosun.ca
International students please contact International Admissions
What you'll learn
Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in myCamosun.

Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
What to expect
The program consists of 40 courses which can be completed in approximately four years if taken on a full-time basis. Evening and daytime classes are held predominantly at the Interurban campus and the program can be taken on a part-time basis.
Year 1
In your first year, you’ll work through introductory–level courses in accounting, finance, management, and marketing. Exit the program now with a Business Administration certificate or continue on to Year 2.
Year 2
In your second year, you'll take courses in HR management foundations, leadership skills, and negotiations and contracts. Exit the program now with a business administration diploma or continue on to Year 3.
Year 3
In your third year, you'll continue your studies in human resource development, leading organizational change, and employee & labour relations.
Year 4
For your fourth year, you'll be taking courses in strategic HR management, employment law, and applied leadership.
Co-operative Education Option
Apply your classroom skills in the workplace and bring your workplace skills back to the classroom! A Co-op work term is a great opportunity to gain work experience in your field while enrolled in your academic program.
When you engage in co-operative education, you get an early start on preparing for your career after graduation! You will be joining a growing number of students who choose the opportunity to alternate between full-time studies and full-time paid work where you can bring your applied classroom learning to life.
Co-operative education is a learner-centered model that empowers you, the student, to direct your own learning and to make a valuable contribution in the workplace. Your learning will be guided and supported by both your employer and the School with a faculty member from your program assigned to coach, monitor, and evaluate your work term development.
To participate in Co-operative Education, prior to your first work term you will need to successfully complete
- Eight (8) first year courses, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (C+), and
- the workshop series CDEV-WPS
Talk to your Co-op & Internship Coordinator, or login to the Co-op and Career Portal to book a Co-op Information Appointment with an Employment Facilitator to get more information. Connect with your Academic Advisor to plan your program and how co-operative education can fit.
Together you determine what timeline is most appropriate for you to take the mandatory Career Development-Workplace Preparation Skills (CDEV-WPS) course before your first work term.
International students
Under Canadian Immigration Law, as an international student you are eligible to participate in co-operative education and you can legally work in Canada during specified work terms. The Work Permit Checklist for international students will assist in planning your participation in co-operative education.
A rewarding career
Human resource managers in BC earn a median annual salary* of $79,997 depending on employer and seniority.
*2018 Job Bank Wage data
Tuition and fees
Estimated tuition fees
Effective from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2023
Business Administration, Bachelor's Degree - Human Resource Management & Leadership Major
$14,918* (domestic)
$62,160** (international)
Business Administration, Bachelor's Degree - Human Resource Management & Leadership Major, Internship designation
$16,370* (domestic)
$65,360** (international)
Business Administration, Bachelor's Degree - Human Resource Management & Leadership Major, Co-op designation
$17,034* (domestic)
$66,960** (international)
*Figures are approximate. Tuition estimates are for the entire program. Tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
**International tuition estimates are for the entire program.
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
Curriculum & courses
Admission requirements
When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the following admission requirements.
Tip: Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
One of:
- C+ in English 12
- C in English 12 Camosun Alternative
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
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Our teaching staff
Camosun College is proud of the excellent quality of its instruction. Our teaching staff are experienced, inspiring and supportive of our students' individual journeys. For more information about our faculty, please visit the School of Business homepage.
Faculty/staff profile

Stephen Scott
Department Chair
Faculty/staff profile

Coralee Czinkota
Program Leader
Faculty/staff profile

Shelaina Postings
Program Leader
Faculty/staff profile

Dale Samsonoff
Program Leader

Learn more
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
Contact information
School of Business
Contact us to discuss if the program is right for you!
Campus location
Camosun College Interurban
4461 Interurban Rd
Victoria BC V9E 2C1
Location link
Fax: Fax: 250-370-4104
International Admissions
International students please contact International Admissions