Program at a glance
Credential
Post-Degree Diploma
Area of Study
Business
Study options
Full-time
Part-time
Work experience
Co-op / internship
Open to International
Yes
Length
One or two 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.
In Demand
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. See further information on the CPHR pathways.
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.
Who can I contact if I want more information?
Contact business@camosun.ca
International students please contact International Admissions
Invest in yourself!
Camosun can prepare you for a career in human resources.

Estimated tuition
Effective from September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022.
$6,015 (domestic)
$6,786 (domestic with internship)
$22,785 - $26,582 *** (international)
*** Based on successful completion in 3 to 4 semesters
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.
Internship Option
Apply your classroom skills in the workplace and bring your workplace skills back to the classroom! An Internship 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
- Complete all 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.
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.
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
For more detailed information about this program and specific admission requirements, see the Academic Calendar.
Missing admission requirements?
Take an assessment or upgrade with us.
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.
Don't have a bachelor's degree?
Camosun offers a Bachelor of Business Administration degree program with majors in Accounting, Human Resource Management & Leadership and Marketing.
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

Dale Samsonoff
Program Leader
Faculty/staff profile

Stephen Scott
Department Chair

Learn more
Find a full list of courses and specific admission requirements.
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