Business Administration, Post Degree Diploma - HR Management & Leadership Option

Program at a glance

Credential

Post-Degree Diploma

Work experience

Co-op / internship

Study options

Full-time

Part-time

Open to International

Yes

Area of study

Business

Length

1or 2 years

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Prepare for a career in HR

Start in September, January or May

You'll gain valuable business skills relevant to working as human resource practitioners while building on past learning. There is particular emphasis placed on leadership and change management incorporating the majority of key competencies required to pursue a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation.

After graduation

With a post-degree diploma in Business Administration - Human Resource Management & Leadership Option, your career opportunities may include, but would not be limited to, managing in government or private industry, business consulting, and human resources advising or management.

Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR)

The Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is Canada's nationally recognized certification for professionals in human resources. Granted by CPHR BC & Yukon across the province and territory, the CPHR designation provides holders with the advantages of proven experience, continual learning, membership in a knowledge community, and a high standard of ethical behaviour.

One key step to attaining the CPHR designation is the National Knowledge Exam (NKE). Camosun College and CPHR have come to an Accreditation Agreement to permit graduating students in the PDD Human Resource Management & Leadership program with a minimum average GPA or 70% or B- to apply to claim the NKE Waiver and become a CPHR Candidate without sitting for the NKE.

Interested in becoming a member? Learn more about student memberships here or contact CPHR

Information Sessions
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Who can I contact if I want more information?
Contact business@camosun.ca
International students please contact International Admissions

What you'll learn

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Program outline

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.

Program outline

What to expect

The program consists of 15 courses which can be completed in approximately one year if taken on a full-time basis and starting in the Winter term. Evening and daytime classes are held predominantly at the Interurban campus and the program can be taken on a part-time basis.

Co-operative Education Option

Apply your classroom skills in the workplace and bring your workplace skills back to the classroom! When you engage in co-operative education, you get an early start on preparing for your career after graduation! You will have the opportunity to alternate between full-time studies and full-time paid work where you can bring your applied learning classroom to life.

To participate in Co-operative Education, prior to your first work term you will need to successfully complete

Eight (8) courses, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (C+), and
the Career Development-Workplace Preparation Skills (CDEV-WPS) course

Learn more about the Co-op Education Program

Co-op Education

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.

Tuition and fees

Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025

Estimated tuition

Tuition estimates are for the entire program

Business Administration, Post Degree Diploma - Human Resource Management & Leadership Option

$6,474 (domestic)
$26,944 (international)

Business Administration, Post Degree Diploma - Human Resource Management & Leadership Option, Cooperative Education designation

$7,294 (domestic)
$29,272 (international)

Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.

For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.

Student fees

In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to: Student Fees.

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.

Financial Aid & Awards

Admission Requirements

One of:

C+ in English 12
C in English 12 Camosun Alternative

And all of:

Bachelor's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution

When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...

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Note: Students who have already completed some course work at a professional institute or another post-secondary institution should submit official transcripts to be assessed for transfer credit.