Business Administration Diploma - Human Resources Major

Canada

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What will I learn?

The focus of the Human Resource Major is on aligning the workforce with the strategic direction of the organization. The program includes an introduction to the function of human resources, a hands on practical application in talent acquisition and engagement, compensation and benefits, learning and development, change management, occupational health and safety, employment law, and labour relations. This is a two-year (four term) diploma program. A standard course load is five courses per term. Students can maintain full time status with at least three courses. Taking less than five courses per term will take longer to complete the program.

Which department am I in?

Chiu School of Business

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$16,862.00 (10,22,621) per year
Total tuition fees: CAN $33,724; Estimated Book Costs: CAN $2,400

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected January 2026

Venue

Bow Valley College

Calgary Downtown Campus,

345 - 6 Avenue SE,

CALGARY,

Alberta (AB),

T2G 4V1, Canada

Online/Distance (2 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$16,862.00 (10,22,621) per year
Total tuition fees: CAN $33,724; Estimated Book Costs: CAN $2,400

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected January 2026

Entry requirements

For international students

Academic requirements,

  • Credit in English Language Arts 30-1 or minimum 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent
  • Credit in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or equivalent

Or

Successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test that consists of five tests with a minimum score in the following sections:

  • Language Arts: Reading and Writing: 520 minimum standard score
  • Math Test: 520 minimum score

Or

  • Satisfactory results on the Bow Valley College Admissions Test

Or

  • Completion of 30 credits from a recognized business program (departmental approval required)

English language proficiency requirements:

IELTS Academic: 6.0 with minimum band score 6.0, Pearson Test of English (PTE) A: 59-64, TOEFL: 83, Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL): 50

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Bow Valley College

At Bow Valley College, courses are shaped with input from industry partners so students can graduate with the skills employers need.

  • One of Canada’s top 50 research colleges
  • Impressive 88 per cent graduate employment rate
  • More than 2,350 international students every year
  • Alberta’s largest comprehensive college