Human Resources Management: Post Baccalaureate Diploma

Description

The Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management is a 33-credit program designed for adult learners who have completed a bachelor-level degree, and who are looking for a pathway to professional employment in the human resources management profession. The Diploma program builds on the base established by the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Human Resources Management to give adult learners another avenue to upgrade skills required for advancement in the growing human resources field.

Admission Requirements

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, with a Major, Minor or Diploma in Economics or Business, or successful completion of the following KPU courses: BUSI 1210 (or BUSI 1215) and ACCT 2293 (or ACCT 1110 & ACCT 1210), or equivalent transfer credit.
• Successful completion of CMNS 1140 with a grade of "C+" or higher, or equivalent transfer credit for an undergraduate Professional Communications or Business Communications course delivered in English.

Applicants who have extensive business experience may contact the Faculty of Business Dean’s office to request consideration of a waiver of one or more of the above course requirements for admission. In such cases, applicants will be required to submit their resume and a portfolio documenting their HR experience. An interview may also be required.

Applicants who do not meet the above course requirements for direct admission to the Post Baccalaureate Diploma program may be offered admission to the Faculty of Business in order to complete the required courses. Upon completion of these requirements, students may then request declaration into the Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management program.

Curricular Requirements

The Post Baccalaureate Diploma program requires completion of the following 33 credits of courses with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.

	HRMT 3105	HR Information Technology and Data	3 credits
	HRMT 3115	Human Relations in Organizations	3 credits
	HRMT 3125	Employment Law	3 credits
	HRMT 3135	Recruitment and Selection	3 credits
	HRMT 3145	Occupational Health and Safety	3 credits
	HRMT 3255	Total Compensation	3 credits
	HRMT 3265	Employee Development and Coaching	3 credits
	HRMT 4115	Labour Relations	3 credits
	HRMT 4125	Organizational Development	3 credits
	HRMT 4500	Strategic Human Resources Management	6 credits

Note:  Prerequisites and co-requisites for these HRMT courses are waived for students in the Post Baccalaureate Diploma program.

While it is possible to complete the program in one year (three semesters), registration in all required courses is subject to space availability. Students must be prepared to take more than three semesters to complete the program. Please consult a Business Degree Advisor for assistance with course planning.

Co-operative Education

The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management is offered with a Co-operative Education option. This option requires an additional 10 credits of Co-operative Education courses. Students wishing to enter and participate in the Co-op option must meet the following requirements:

Declaration and Entrance Requirements

• Declaration of the Co-op option upon admission into the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management

Work Term and Program Continuance Requirements

Procedures for enrolment in Co-operative Education work terms are outlined in the COOP course descriptions. Conditions for continuance in the program are:

• Completion of COOP 1101 prior to completing 15 credits
• Completion of COOP 1150 prior to completing HRMT 4500
• Minimum GPA of 2.7
• Instructor Permission

Co-op Course Requirements

The Co-operative Education designation requires successful completion of the following courses:
	COOP 1101	Job Search Techniques	1 credit
	COOP 1150	Co-op Work Semester 1	9 credits
	Note: These COOP courses must be completed sequentially. COOP courses can only be used to satisfy the Co-op designation and cannot be used to satisfy curricular requirements of the program.

Additional Requirements

In addition to the requirements stated above, all Co-op students must satisfy the General Co-operative Education Requirements.

Credential Awarded

Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management.

Upon successful completion of this program with co-operative education, students are eligible to receive a Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management, Co-operative Education Option.