About Human Resources Management (graduate Certificate) in Durham College
From recruitment and selection to training and development, a career in human resources (HR) requires a focus on both strategy and people. Skill, knowledge and ability in human resource planning, occupational health and safety, compensation, hiring, employee development, labour relations and managerial accounting enable HR professionals to contribute to business success in an increasingly competitive global marketplace while looking after the organization’s most important asset – its employees.
As a successful graduate of this program you will qualify for approved credit towards the academic component of the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation granted by the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA). Students who receive an average grade of 70 per cent in these courses and maintain a minimum grade of 65 per cent in each course meet the coursework requirements to write the Comprehensive Knowledge Exams – a significant step towards becoming a CHRP.
Academic qualification equivalents
- A university degree in a related subject.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- Academic IELTS: 6.5, no band score less than 6.0
- IBT TOEFL: 88, with minimum section scores of 22
- PTE Academic: 60 minimum overall, no section below 57 L,W,S,R
Durham College Highlights
University type |
Public |
Rank |
Top 50 among Canada’s Research Colleges |
Courses |
More than 140 |
No. of Campuses |
2 |
Employment rate, 2019 |
Around 87%1 |
Application Fee |
75 USD |
English Language Proficiency Tests |
TOEFL/IELTS or equivalent |
Financial Aid for International Students |
Available as Scholarships and Bursaries |
Durham College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
List of other expenses, apart from tuition fee, that an applicant should consider before applying to seek admission at DC is as tabulated below:
Type of Expenditure |
Cost (per month, in USD) |
Residence |
300 to 656 |
Meals |
300 |
Books and Supplies |
375 |
Health Plan |
128 |
Others |
150 |
Total |
1,253 to 1,609 |