Offered by Durham College in Oshawa, Canada, Diploma in Human Resources - Business is a diploma in Business Administration programme. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,489 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Business Administration
Duration: 4 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 2,776 / year
International tuition: CAD 15,489 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The human resources program opens the door to a wide range of fulfilling career opportunities in the growing field of human resources management. With comprehensive training in areas such as recruitment and selection, employment law, training and development, and organizational behaviour, graduates are equipped to take on roles like HR generalist, benefits administrator, employee relations specialist, or payroll coordinator. Professionals in this field are essential to building positive workplace cultures, aligning employee performance with business goals, and ensuring compliance with workplace regulations. Whether you’re pursuing a position in a small business or a large corporation, the skills gained through this program will prepare you to succeed in diverse environments. With the demand for HR professionals on the rise across industries, graduates have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting organizations and their employees in achieving long-term success.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Domestic entry runs through Ontario's college application system: the minimum is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or an equivalent Grade 12 diploma from another Canadian province, or Mature Student Status for applicants 19 or older who have not finished high school. On top of that general route this program requires Grade 12 English at the C or U level and Grade 11 mathematics at the C, M or U level (or recognized equivalents). Applicants without a Canadian credential may instead demonstrate English proficiency to Durham College's institution-wide standard for certificate, diploma and graduate-certificate programs: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 88 overall with no section below 22, PTE Academic 53 overall with no section below 49, CAEL 60 with no section below 60, or Duolingo English Test 110 or higher. Applicants short of the English or mathematics prerequisites can pursue Durham's pre-admission assessment testing and free Academic Upgrading before enrolling.
Application Details
Start Date:Two intakes a year - September and January. Current cycle class starts: 8 September 2026 and 11 January 2027.
Application Deadline:Domestic (apply at ontariocolleges.ca): equal-consideration date 1 February 2026 for September 2026 entry and 1 October 2026 for January 2027 entry - Durham's standing rule is 1 February for a September start and 1 October for a January start. Applications completed after the equal-consideration date are still accepted and assessed while seats remain. International: apply through Durham College's own international application, not ontariocolleges.ca; Durham publishes no general international closing date and directs applicants to the Intakes and Availability table on the program page.
