Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Human Resources Management

Advance your career with a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management at Okanagan College, Kelowna. Apply now for international student opportunities!

This 20-course (60 credit) post-baccalaureate diploma in Human Resources Management is aimed at students with a bachelor's degree in any business or non-business program other than those with a Human Resources Management major or specialty, who wish to pursue a career in this field. Students graduating with an average of 70% or higher may be eligible for an exemption from the National Knowledge Exam (NKE), as administered by the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of British Columbia & Yukon. The NKE is one of the requirements to become a designated professional in Human Resources Management, known as a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR). Courses aim to give students that extra edge of management expertise that complements their previous business experiences. They can expect to learn about management principles, conflict resolution and negotiation, recruitment and selection, strategy and planning, metrics and analytics as well as performance management. This program will give students the leadership and interpersonal skills that are in high demand in today’s marketplace.