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Graduate Diploma in Management – Human Resources

HEC Montréal

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Offered by HEC Montréal in Montréal, Canada, Graduate Diploma in Management – Human Resources is a postgraduate diploma in Human Resource Management programme. The programme is delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 25,900 per total (CAD 5,200 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Human Resource Management
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 5,200 / total
International tuition: CAD 25,900 / total

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: hec.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Management – Human Resources (D.E.S.S. en gestion – ressources humaines) is a 30-credit, second-cycle program at HEC Montréal covering human resource management topics such as talent and performance management, skills development, employee engagement, legal aspects and practices in unionized settings. It develops HR management skills including leadership, negotiation, mediation and conflict management, with a practice-oriented curriculum grounded in real workplace situations. Under certain conditions, completing the program gives access to the admission exam of Quebec's Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés (CRHA). Courses are delivered in hybrid format at the Côte-des-Neiges campus, alternating weeks of remote and in-person instruction, on a full-time or part-time basis during the day, evening or weekend. The program is intended for managers who lead teams as well as HR practitioners seeking to update their knowledge and earn a graduate diploma, and it can lead, under certain conditions, into the Master's in Management (M. Sc.) – Human Resources Management.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.70 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree (at least 90 credits) in business administration or a related field, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.3 scale (a higher average may be required if the applicant's home institution mandates one for graduate admission). Relevant work experience in human resources or labour relations management is considered an asset. French proficiency at the intermediate-advanced level is required, demonstrated either through prior schooling or an approved French test; strong reading ability in English is recommended, as many course readings are in English.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January

About HEC Montréal

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1907
Students: 14,484
Programs: 70
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Graduate Diploma in Management – Human Resources award?

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

How much does Graduate Diploma in Management – Human Resources cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 25,900 per total (CAD 5,200 per total for local students).

Can Graduate Diploma in Management – Human Resources be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

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