PGCert in Human Resources Management

George Brown College

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Offered by George Brown College in Toronto, Canada, PGCert in Human Resources Management is a postgraduate certificate in Business Administration programme. The programme runs for 3 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 18,900 per year (CAD 4,685 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate
Field: Business Administration
Duration: 3 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 4,685 / year
International tuition: CAD 18,900 / year

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Human Resources Management 12-month graduate certificate program integrates business theory and practical application to highlight the importance of HR as a strategic partner in any organization. As a graduate of this program with a semester of real-world work experience, you’ll be prepared for …

Requirements

Admission Requirements: This Ontario College Graduate Certificate admits applicants who hold a bachelor's degree, diploma, advanced diploma or an equivalent credential; George Brown will also weigh a combination of partial post-secondary study and significant relevant work experience against that standard, provided the applicant supplies a resume and references. The programme page defers to George Brown's institution-wide English Language Proficiency policy for postgraduate programmes: applicants without English-medium secondary or post-secondary study must submit IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill band, or TOEFL iBT 88 overall with a minimum of 22 in each skill band, among the other accepted tests listed there; those without a test result instead sit the George Brown Polytechnic English assessment. The programme runs three intakes a year, in January, May and September.

Application Details

Start Date: January, May, and September
Application Deadline: No program-specific application deadline is published; George Brown follows the standard Ontario college cycle. Domestic applicants apply through OntarioColleges.ca: for programs starting in Fall 2027 the application opened 26 September 2026, colleges may release offers from 1 November 2026, the equal consideration date is 1 February 2027, and an offer for a September start must be accepted by 1 May 2027, with the tuition deposit due in June 2027. International applicants apply directly to George Brown and are assessed on a rolling, selective basis until the intake is full; George Brown publishes no fixed international closing date, though for the 2026-27 cycle the September, January and May intakes opened 6 October 2025, 2 February 2026 and 1 June 2026 respectively. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About George Brown College

Type: College
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1967
Students: 30,198
Programs: 154
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGCert in Human Resources Management award?

George Brown College awards a Postgraduate Certificate in the field of Business Administration on completion of this programme.

How long does PGCert in Human Resources Management take?

The programme runs for 3 semesters.

How much does PGCert in Human Resources Management cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 18,900 per year (CAD 4,685 per year for local students).

Can PGCert in Human Resources Management be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at George Brown College.

What language is PGCert in Human Resources Management taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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