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PGCert in Human Resource Management

St. Lawrence College

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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Offered by St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Canada, PGCert in Human Resource Management is a postgraduate certificate in Business Administration programme. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 19,055 per year (CAD 5,100 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate
Field: Business Administration
Duration: 2 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 5,100 / year
International tuition: CAD 19,055 / year

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

Program details

Overview

An organization is only as good as its people. As a human resources professional, you'll attract, hire, and retain the best talent, acting as a vital link between an organization's goals and the success of its employees. This graduate certificate program allows you to build on your diploma or degree with knowledge in core areas like human resource planning, recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation, workplace safety, and labour relations. You'll be a strategic leader ready to work in a variety of industries. St. Lawrence College is a member of the AACSB Business Education Alliance. Membership in AACSB, and participation in the Business Education Alliance, does not imply Accreditation.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires a two- or three-year college diploma, a university degree, or an equivalent postsecondary credential; the programme page states no further course-level prerequisites beyond this credential. English-language proficiency follows the institution's requirement for Fast-Track, Graduate Certificate and Degree programmes: IELTS Academic overall 6.5 with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 83, PTE Academic 60, or Duolingo English Test 120 overall with no sub-score below 95. Domestic applicants who fall short of the academic requirement may request an alternate admission assessment, though the college states this does not guarantee a seat to a postgraduate programme, and applicants whose transcripts are from outside Canada are directed to the college's transcript-evaluation process.

Application Details

Start Date: September
Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for programmes starting September 2027 the application opens 26 September 2026, the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, and later applications are assessed first-come, first-served while seats remain; St. Lawrence College names Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Communicative Disorders Assistant, Medical Laboratory Science and Practical Nursing as highly competitive, requiring transcripts and proof of enrolment by the same 1 February date to be ranked. International applicants apply through SLC's own International Application Service and are assessed on a rolling basis; the college publishes no fixed international closing date, and each Letter of Acceptance carries its own accept-and-pay deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About St. Lawrence College

Type: College
Founded: 1967
Programs: 64
Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGCert in Human Resource Management award?

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

How long does PGCert in Human Resource Management take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does PGCert in Human Resource Management cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 19,055 per year (CAD 5,100 per year for local students).

Can PGCert in Human Resource Management be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at St. Lawrence College.

What language is PGCert in Human Resource Management taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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