Program Highlights
12 months full-time program or design a part-time program to fit your schedule.
Attend classes online or in-person.
Curriculum based on HR competency framework recognized nationally.
Exemption from CPHR National Knowledge Exam with qualifying GPA.** Fast track your professional HR designation.
Develop your HR network as you learn with a maximum of 35 classmates led by faculty with HR industry experience.
Human Resources Management
A post-baccalaureate diploma is a credential designed for individuals who have already completed a bachelor’s degree and want to gain specialized, career-focused education. Rather than repeating a full degree, a post-baccalaureate allows you to build targeted expertise, meet professional designation requirements, and advance your career more efficiently.
Whether you're developing your organizational management skills, looking for formal education for career development, or are transitioning to a human resources or management role, this program will prepare you to address human resources management in organizations today.
We offer an applied-learning approach based on the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) required competency framework. The CPHR BC & Yukon has set a foundation for HR excellence within Canada and internationally.
Our post-baccalaureate diploma program prepares you to work in the human resources management profession and advance your career to the management level. Your role as an HR professional is a trusted business partner, able to think strategically and add value to business operations and outcomes.
Who Should Pursue a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management?
We've designed our program for adult learners with a bachelor-level degree or experience, such as mid-level managers wanting to upgrade their skills, recent graduates seeking a specialization in Human Resources Management or career professionals looking to transition into the human resources field. This program also offers an opportunity for international students with a degree looking to upgrade their skills and obtain a Canadian credential or wanting to leverage their educational experience to ready themselves for work in the Canadian marketplace.
Program Summary
$219.79 per credit
Blended - flexibility to attend in-person or online.
12 -24 months*
Currently accepting applications
Career Outcomes
Graduating from this program gives you a strong foundation in all areas of human resources management, including recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation, and labour relations. Based on your skills and experience, you may be able to enter or advance in roles such as:
- Human Resources Generalist
- Corporate Recruiter
- Human Resource Manager
- Learning and Development Coordinator
- Human Resource Coordinator
- Labour Relations Advisor
- Health, Disability & Wellness Coordinator
- Human Resources Assistant
- Compensation Specialist
- Talent Acquisition Specialist
- HR Analyst
- Human Resources Advisor
- Benefits Administrator
- Chief Wellness Officer
- HRIS & Analytics Manager
- Chief People Officer
- Consultant
Career Outlook
Human Resources Professionals, HR Managers, and Recruitment Officers are deemed high opportunity occupations by WorkBC. Thousands of job openings in HR are expected over the next ten years and include high earnings.
Human Resources Professionals
4,350
Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
$85,510
Estimated median annual earnings
Human Resources Managers
3,690
Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
$117,836
Estimated median annual earnings
Source: WorkBC, 2025
Information Session: June 17, 2026 from 5:30 -6:30 pm PST
Flexible Admission Pathway Now Available
You will no longer need a completed undergraduate degree to apply to this program. Our new flexible admission option considers training, along with work and life experiences. This opens the door for professionals who are eager to advance their careers without waiting to complete a full degree.
Need More Info?
Interested in this program but still not sure? Get all your questions answered about the program, courses, fees, how to apply, and more by attending an Information Session.
Financial Support Through Bursaries
To further support you, we have introduced needs-based bursaries to help cover your tuition costs.: Entry Bursary for Alumni & Former KPU Students if you are an alumnus or former KPU student who is close to completing your undergraduate degree, you may be eligible for a bursary that covers 50% of your first-year tuition.
Our Faculty
Mina Sahota
Doctoral Candidate DBA RRU, MA Leadership, BBA HRMT, CPHR
Semone Ferrari
MBA, CPHR, CEBS
Susan Francis
MA, BBA
Kristan Ash
MBA, BBA, Lean Black Belt
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What courses are offered in this program?
There are 11 courses in this program. There are no pre-requisites for these courses except the final practicum course.
- HRMT 5100 - HR & the Business (3 credits)
- HRMT 5110 - HR Management (3 credits)
- HRMT 5120 - Professional Communications for HR Professionals (3 credits)
- HRMT 5130 - Talent Acquisition (3 credits)
- HRMT 5140 - Human Relations & Intercultural Fluency (3 credits)
- HRMT 5150 - Health and Safety (3 credits)
- HRMT 5160 - Total Rewards (3 credits)
- HRMT 5170 - Talent Management (3 credits)
- HRMT 5180 - Organizational Development & Leadership (3 credits)
- HRMT 5210 - Labour and Employee Relations (3 credits)
- HRMT 5300 - Strategic Human Resources Management Practicum (3 credits)
Total Credits: 33
2. Can I just take one or two courses to enhance my HR knowledge?
Yes, you are welcome to take one course or several courses. This is a flexible program designed by you, for you. If you are interested in just taking one or two courses, check out the General Interest Admission information: https://www.kpu.ca/admission/general-interest
3. What is the format for this program?
This program can be completed full-time in one year (2 condensed courses in each 6-week intercession). Or the program can be done part-time at your own pace. Create a schedule that works for you. See course schedule and dates below.
4. When are courses offered?
Below are the course offerings for 2026/2027. Students may enter in any term. Please visit the Academic Calendar to also view the 2026/2027 intercession dates.
| Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Intersession 1 (6 weeks) Sept 8 – Oct 19, 2026 HRMT 5100: HR & the Business (3 credits) HRMT 5140: Human Relations & Intercultural Fluency (3 credits) | Intersession 1 (6 weeks) Jan 6 – Feb 13, 2027 HRMT 5150: Health & Safety (3 credits) HRMT 5160: Total Rewards (3 credits) | Intersession 1 (6 weeks) May 10 – June 21, 2027 HRMT 5180: Organizational Development & Leadership (3 credits) HRMT 5190: Labour & Employee Relations (3 credits) |
| Intersession 2 (6 weeks) Nov 2 – Dec 11, 2026 HRMT 5120: Communications for HR Professionals (3 credits) HRMT 5130: Talent Acquisition (3 credits) | Intersession 2 (6 weeks) Mar 1 – April 12, 2027 HRMT 5170: Talent Management (3 credits) HRMT 5110: HR Management (3 credits) | Intersession 2 (6 weeks) July 5 – Aug 16, 2027 HRMT 5200: Strategic Human Resources Management Practicum (3 credits) |
5. How many hours of class work is required per course?
Each class is 2 hours and 50 minutes per week. Students can expect to complete assigned readings and assessments outside of the classroom. An estimate is that each course will be a total of 6-10 hours per week.
6. What days and times are classes?
Each course runs for 6 weeks and will have two scheduled classes per week (Tuesdays or Thursdays). Classes are scheduled 7:00pm – 9:50pm. One class is asynchronous and completed entirely on your own schedule. The other class is in-person and may be attended in-person or online synchronous.
7. Where will classes take place?
If attending in-person, the 2026/2027 classes will take place at the KPU Main Surrey campus in a hi-flex classroom: 12666 72 Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V3W 2M8. For a location map and campus map visit: https://www.kpu.ca/surrey
Online classes will take place via Zoom.
8. What is the cost per course?
The cost per credit for this program is now only $219. The cost for each course (3 credits) is approximately $657 (not including student fees). KPU supports zero textbooks in the Post-bacc HRMT program and uses open resource texts and other applied materials to support your learning.
9. What are the admission requirements?
Effective Fall 2026, the following Admission Requirements apply. In addition to the Faculty's Admission Requirements, which consist of KPU's undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply:
- successful completion of a recognized undergraduate degree in any discipline, with a GPA equivalent of 2.33 or higher
- OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional work experience demonstrated by a portfolio (please see further info in our
Admission Requirements tab). All applicants using the above portfolio are assessed by an admissions committee for maturity, fit to the academic program, educational background, and work experience. Applicants may also be interviewed by a member of the Admissions Committee as part of the application screening process. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the program.
10. Who can I contact if I have questions?
The following contacts are able to assist you:
Mina Sahota, Chair, HRMT
Admissions: https://www.kpu.ca/admission
Prior Learning Assessment (PLAR):
Student Success
Manpreet Kaur
Graduate
Pursuing the Post Baccalaureate Diploma in HR at KPU has been transformative for my career. Coming with no prior HR experience, the program touched on all core areas of HR, giving me a strong foundation to grow. The smaller class size in the course gave me the personalized attention that I was looking for. The applied learning approach of the program helped me polish my skills. What stood out for me in my journey was the guidance and support from my professors. Their creativity made the classes very engaging, while preparing me for real world HR challenges. I not only strengthened my HR knowledge but also honed my HR skills set, which has been valuable in my career journey.
Looking back, what really helped me reach my goals was to think differently- approaching the challenges with new perspectives, in a way no one has done before. That mindset, along with positive attitude and consistent efforts made all the difference.
Juliet Ohiomoba
Graduate
KPU’s Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management has helped me build a strong foundation in both the strategic and practical aspects of HR. The program gave me confidence in areas such as talent management, organizational development, and labour relations, while also improving my leadership and communication skills. These tools have prepared me to contribute more effectively in HR roles and positioned me for long-term career growth in the field.
*You can complete the diploma in 12 months full-time or 24 months on a part-time basis.
**If you graduate with a 2.67 GPA in your HRMT courses you obtain exemption from writing the CPHR National Knowledge Exam and obtain your CPHR designation following three years of professional level human resource experience. Fast track your HR professional designation.