Offered by MacEwan University in Edmonton, Canada, Diploma in Human Resources Management is a diploma in Human Resource Management programme. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 28,230 per year (CAD 6,420 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Human Resource Management
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 6,420 / year
International tuition: CAD 28,230 / year
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Human Resources Management at MacEwan University is a diploma program with a certificate exit option available after the first year of study. The curriculum combines practical HR skills with strategic management thinking, covering both general management principles and human-resources-specific training aimed at helping organizations manage their workforce effectively. Coursework aligns with the requirements for the Chartered Professional in Human Resources designation, and is also recognized by the International Personnel Management Association and the Canadian Payroll Association, giving graduates pathways toward professional recognition in the field. Graduates of the diploma can transfer into the third year of MacEwan's Bachelor of Commerce degree, offering a route to a full undergraduate credential for those who choose to continue their studies. The program suits students who want to begin working in human resources roles relatively quickly through a diploma-length credential, as well as those planning eventual progression to a bachelor's degree in commerce. It is offered through MacEwan's business programming and combines applied HR skills with the strategic and organizational context needed to manage people effectively within a workplace.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:65.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Regular admission needs ELA 30-1 or 30-2, Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, and three subjects from Admission Groups A, B, C or D, with an overall average of at least 65% and no course grade below 50%; applicants with 9 or more post-secondary credits also need a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Mature applicants (20+, out of full-time high school one year+, by the start of the intake term) need the same ELA and Mathematics courses at the same thresholds. Applicants with a business credential of at least 30 credits, or 24 or more university-level credits plus the English/Math requirements, are admitted on a 2.0 AGPA. The programme defers to MacEwan's institution-wide English Language Proficiency Requirement, accepting IELTS Academic 6.5 (5.5 per band), TOEFL iBT 86 (21 per section), Duolingo 115, CAEL 70 (60 per band) or PTE Academic 59 (56 per band).
Application Details
Application Deadline:Fall 2027 domestic application deadline: June 30, 2027. International applicants follow the same deadline unless the general international dates (1 May 2027 Fall / 1 Oct 2026 Winter / 30 Jan 2027 Spring-Summer) are earlier.
