Human Resource Management Post-Degree Diploma

Douglas College

New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

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Human Resource Management Post-Degree Diploma is a postgraduate diploma in Human Resource Management programme taught at Douglas College in New Westminster, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 20,472 per total (CAD 4,300 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Human Resource Management
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 4,300 / total
International tuition: CAD 20,472 / total

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Human Resource Management Post-Degree Diploma gives you specialized human resources courses that will help you enter the HR industry. You’ll take courses in human resource management, training, development and performance management, labour relations, management essentials, employment law and more. You'll also have the option to participate in the Career Boost programs.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: This programme defers to Douglas College's General College Admission Requirements rather than stating extra academic prerequisites of its own: applicants need an undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada, or an equivalent credential from an approved institution elsewhere. Applicants whose credential was earned in a language other than English must also meet Douglas College's institution-wide English Language Proficiency requirement: Grade 12 English at a minimum grade of C (English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, or English 12) or Communications 12 at B, or a recognized test score such as IELTS Academic overall band 6.5, TOEFL iBT overall 4.5 with no section below 4.0, PTE Academic 56, Duolingo English Test 110, or CAEL 60. No portfolio, interview, work-experience or other non-academic condition is listed for this diploma.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May
Application Deadline: Douglas College publishes college-wide application windows rather than a single date for every programme, and the domestic and international timetables differ. Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC: for the 2027 entry cycle, Fall applications open 1 October 2026, Winter applications open 1 February 2026, and Summer applications open 1 June 2026; limited-enrolment programmes set no fixed close and shut once seats fill, while open-enrolment programmes stay open until 4:00 p.m. the Friday before the semester starts. International applicants apply directly to Douglas: Fall 2026 entry is now closed, Winter 2027 entry is accepted until 30 September 2026, and Summer 2027 entry until 31 January 2027. Admission is effectively rolling within each window until seats or the deadline are reached. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Douglas College

Type: College
Founded: 1970
Students: 14,000
Programs: 158
Location: New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Human Resource Management Post-Degree Diploma award?

Douglas College awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Human Resource Management on completion of this programme.

How long does Human Resource Management Post-Degree Diploma take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Human Resource Management Post-Degree Diploma cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 20,472 per total (CAD 4,300 per total for local students).

Can Human Resource Management Post-Degree Diploma be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Douglas College.

What language is Human Resource Management Post-Degree Diploma taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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