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Diploma in Business Administration - Human Resource Management

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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Diploma in Business Administration - Human Resource Management at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton, Canada is a diploma in Human Resource Management programme. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 735 per credit (CAD 212 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Human Resource Management
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 212 / credit
International tuition: CAD 735 / credit

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: nait.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Business Administration - Human Resource Management is a two-year diploma combining a common first-year business curriculum with second-year specialization in human resources. The first year builds foundational core business knowledge; the second year focuses on recruitment, governance, labour relations, employee retention and engagement, and current HR issues and strategies, using mock interviews, mediation, arbitration, conflict resolution and negotiation exercises alongside study of organizational change, workplace diversity, employment law and contract negotiations. Graduates are able to estimate, forecast and plan an organization's human resource needs, recruit talent, and assess the risks and benefits of HR plans. Instruction combines classroom teaching, industry-relevant casework, simulations and networking. Intakes run in Fall, Winter and Spring. The program is delivered through a mix of scheduled classroom, lab and case-work sessions alongside student self-directed learning.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Direct entry requires Grade 12 Language Arts (English 30-2), Grade 12 Mathematics (Math 30-2 or Applied Math 30), and proof of English Language Proficiency. No competitive or minimum admission average is published. Alternative pathways include completing NAIT's Business Foundations program with 55% in each component.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

About Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

“Discere, Efficere, Praestare”

Type: College
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1962
Students: 18,200
Programs: 129
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Business Administration - Human Resource Management award?

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology awards a Diploma in the field of Human Resource Management on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Business Administration - Human Resource Management take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Diploma in Business Administration - Human Resource Management cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 735 per credit (CAD 212 per credit for local students).

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