Business Administration Human Resources Management Diploma

Program Overview Admission Requirements Tuition & Fees Program Structure  Potential Pathways Faculty & Staff 

Program Overview

The Business Administration Human Resource Management (HRM) Diploma will provide graduates with necessary skills and experiences for entry to supervisory-level careers in organizational human resource management. Learners are exposed to HRM specific topics as well to general business management topics, thus preparing them to be valuable contributors in a variety of organizational settings or also as individual HR consultants.

The Business Administration Human Resource Management Diploma program is aligned with key Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of Alberta (CPHR) competencies. 

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Admission Requirements 

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

High School diploma or equivalent, with

• A minimum of 55% in Math 30-1, or

• A minimum of 55% in Math 30-2,

AND

• A minimum of 60% in English 30 / 30-1, or

• A minimum of 65% in English 33 / 30-2

Mature Students (Have been out of school for at least three consecutive years, or are at least 21 years of age by the first day of class)

Mature students (students who are 21 years or older) may be admitted by:

• the completion of the above Math and English courses only (with the grades specified)

OR

• pass mark on the College Entrance Assessment

English Language Proficiency 

English Language Proficiency:

• TOEFL: iBT – minimum score of 79 with no score below 19

• IELTS – minimum score of 6.0

• CAEL – minimum score of 60

• MELAB – minimum score of 80

  • Duolingo - minimum score of 95 
  • PTE (academic) with a minimum score of 50

See our Credit Calendar for other ways that you can meet the English Language Proficiency requirement.

Tuition and Fees 

 

 Year 1 - Full Time Fees for 2023-2024

Please note the 2023-2024 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per the Tuition Fee Regulation.

Full Time Fees  Fall Winter
Tuition $2,309.00 $2,309.00
Campus Rec Fee $70.00 $70.00
Health & Dental Fee *$126.00 *$126.00
Student Association Building Fee $17.92 $17.92
Student Association Fee $112.00 $112.00
Technology Fee $95.00 $95.00
Total Fees $420.92 $420.92
Total Tuition & Fees ***$2,729.92  ***$2,792.92
Total Cost Per Year   $5,459.84
 Year 1 - International Full Time Fees 2023-2024

Please note the 2023-2024 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per the Tuition Fee Regulation.

International Full Time Fees  Fall Winter
Tuition  $6,924.00 $6,924.00
Campus Rec Fee   $70.00   $70.00
Health & Dental *$126.00 *$126.00
Student Association Building Fee $17.92 $17.92
Student Association Fee $112.00 $112.00
Technology Fee $95.00 $95.00
Total Fees $420.92 $420.92
Total Tuition & Fees

***$7,344.92

***$7,344.92

Total Cost Per Year  

$14,689.84

Spring Fees 2023-2024
Please note the 2023-2024 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per the Tuition Fee Regulation.
Spring Session Fees   Domestic Students International Students
Tuition (per credit) $219.00 $657.00
Campus Rec Fee   $70.00   $70.00
Student Association Building Fee $3.36 $3.36
Student Association Fee $21.00 $21.00
Technology Fee $95.00 $95.00
Total Full Time Fees ***Tuition + $189.36 Fees ***Tuition + $189.36 Fees
 Year 2 - Full Time Fees for 2023-2024

Please note the 2023-2024 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per the Tuition Fee Regulation.

Full Time Fees  Fall Winter
Tuition $2,309.00 $2,309.00
Campus Rec Fee $70.00 $70.00
Health & Dental Fee *$126.00 *$126.00
Student Association Building Fee $17.92 $17.92
Student Association Fee $112.00 $112.00
Technology Fee $95.00 $95.00
Total Fees $420.92 $420.92
Total Tuition & Fees ***$2,729.92  ***$2,792.92
Total Cost Per Year   $5,459.84
 Year 2 - International Full Time Fees 2023-2024

Please note the 2023-2024 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per the Tuition Fee Regulation.

International Full Time Fees  Fall Winter
Tuition  $6,924.00 $6,924.00
Campus Rec Fee   $70.00   $70.00
Health & Dental *$126.00 *$126.00
Student Association Building Fee $17.92 $17.92
Student Association Fee $112.00 $112.00
Technology Fee $95.00 $95.00
Total Fees $420.92 $420.92
Total Tuition & Fees

***$7,344.92

***$7,344.92

Total Cost Per Year  

$14,689.84

 Year 1 - Full Time Fees for 2024-2025

Please note the 2024-2025 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per the Tuition Fee Regulation.

Full Time Fees  Fall Winter
Tuition $2,359.00 $2,359.00
Campus Rec Fee $75.00 $75.00
Health & Dental Fee *$126.00 *$126.00
Student Association Building Fee $17.92 $17.92
Student Association Fee $112.00 $112.00
Technology Fee $100.00 $100.00
Total Fees $430.92 $430.92
Total Tuition & Fees ***$2,789.92 ***$2,789.92
Total Cost Per Year   $5,579.84
 Year 1 - International Full Time Fees for 2024-2025

Please note the 2024-2025 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per the Tuition Fee Regulation.

 International Full Time Fees  Fall Winter
Tuition  $7,077.00 $7,077.00
Campus Rec Fee   $75.00   $75.00
Health & Dental *$126.00 *$126.00
Student Association Building Fee $17.92 $17.92
Student Association Fee $112.00 $112.00
Technology Fee $100.00 $100.00
Total Fees $430.92 $430.92
Total Tuition & Fees

***$7,507.92

***$7,507.92

Total Cost Per Year  

$15,015.84

Spring Session Fees 2024-2025

Please note the 2024-2025 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per the Tuition Fee Regulation.

 Spring Session Fees  Domestic Students International Students
Tuition (per credit) *$224.00 *$672.00
Student Association Building Fee $3.36 $3.36
Student Association Fee $21.00 $21.00
Technology Fee $100.00 $100.00
Campus Rec Fee $75.00 $75.00
Total

**Tuition

+ $199.36 Fees

**Tuition

+ $199.36 Fees

 Year 2 - Full Time Fees for 2024-2025

Please note the 2024-2025 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per the Tuition Fee Regulation.

Full Time Fees  Fall Winter
Tuition $2,359.00 $2,359.00
Campus Rec Fee $75.00 $75.00
Health & Dental Fee *$126.00 *$126.00
Student Association Building Fee $17.92 $17.92
Student Association Fee $112.00 $112.00
Technology Fee $100.00 $100.00
Total Fees $430.92 $430.92
Total Tuition & Fees ***$2,789.92 ***$2,789.92
Total Cost Per Year   $5,579.84
  Year 2 - International Full Time Fees for 2024-2025

Please note the 2024-2025 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per the Tuition Fee Regulation.

 International Full Time Fees  Fall Winter
Tuition  $7,077.00 $7,077.00
Campus Rec Fee   $75.00   $75.00
Health & Dental *$126.00 *$126.00
Student Association Building Fee $17.92 $17.92
Student Association Fee $112.00 $112.00
Technology Fee $100.00 $100.00
Total Fees $430.92 $430.92
Total Tuition & Fees

***$7,507.92

***$7,507.92

Total Cost Per Year  

$15,015.84

Please note, these estimates are based on 100% enrollment for all semesters and do not include mandatory laboratory fees. Laboratory fees can range from $33- $129 for 2023-2024 and $34-$132 for 2024-2025.

* Students will be charged a medical/dental benefit fee unless they opt out by demonstrating alternative coverage - deadlines can be found at StudentCare website
** These programs have a mandatory Spring semester if students intend to graduate on time.
*** Tuition is due 10 business days before the start of each semester.

For more information view the Keyano College Credit Calendar

 

Program Structure 

Current students, please use your Program Registration Guide when registering for courses. 

Program Structure
Course Course Title Credits
Year 1 - Term I 15
BUS 103 Introduction to Business Computing Applications  3
BUS 107 Business Communications I 3
BUS 191 Management  3
BUS 239 Marketing  3
HRM 100 Introduction to Human Resource Management  3
Year I - Term II 15
BUS 117 Business Communications II 3
BUS 260 Business Law 3
BUS 270 Organizational Behaviour  3
HRM 101 Human Resources Management Methods  3
HRM 102 Industrial Relations  3
Year 2 - Term I 12
BUS 299 Strategic Management  3
HRM 200 Strategic Staffing  3
HRM 201 Occupational Health & Safety 3
HRM 202 Training & Development  3
Year 2 - Term II 15
HRM 203 Human Resources Analytics  15
HRM 204 Strategic Compensation & Benefits  3
HRM 205 Advanced Strategic Human Resources Management  3
HRM 206 Performance Management  3
HRM 210 Human Resources Management Capstone  3
Year 2 - Term III   3
HRM 211 Work Integrated Learning  3
Total Program Credits   60


Potential Pathways

For information on transfer to various post-secondary institutions, please refer to the Alberta Transfer Guide.

 

Faculty and Staff

Our instructors prepare students for various careers in business ranging from Office Administration, Accounting to Resource Management.

Nermin Zukic - Chair and Instructor, Business

Contact Information:

nermin.zukic@keyano.ca 

+1-780-791-4829

Ben Bramly- Business/Esports Instructor 

Ben BramlyBen joined the Keyano College Faculty in 2021, as an instructor in the Business Administration and Office Administration programs, as well as the Coach of the Huskies Esport team. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Sports Management with Honours.  Prior to joining the team at Keyano College, Ben created and managed collegiate esports teams across Canada, as well as managing esports and retail facilities. His area of discipline is Esports Management, Leadership, and Operations.

Ben's research interest is the impact of varsity esports on the world of collegiate sports, and how gaming can promote teamwork, motor skills, and future success. 

 

 

Contact Information:

ben.bramly@keyano.ca

+1-613-849-7764

Greg Chandler - Business Instructor

Greg holds an MBA, CPA, and CGA. His area of discipline is accounting. 

 

Contact Information:

greg.chandeler@keyano.ca 

+1-780-715-3918

Amanda Dafoe - Business Instructor 
 
Amani Edwards - Business/Office Administration Instructor 

picture of manAmani joined the Keyano College faculty in 2018 and currently serves as an Office Administration instructor. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Science (Business Emphasis), a Business Administration diploma in Accounting, a Teacher’s diploma, and an M.B.A. from the University of Texas Permian Basin. Amani is a career educator who has been teaching since 2002. In addition to his teaching experience, Amani worked as an office administrator with a non-profit organization just before joining the faculty. He is a proud alumnus of Keyano College and is unwavering in his commitment to contribute to the development of our community. His areas of discipline are Information Science, Business Computing, and Business Mathematics and Statistics. 

Amani's research interests include data mining and knowledge discovery, as well as big data and supply chain management.

 

Contact Information:

amani.edwards@keyano.ca 

+1-780-791-8956

Jeremiah Iyamabo - Business Instructor 
 
Uylander Jack - Business/Office Administration Instructor 

Picture of womanUylander joined the Keyano College faculty in 2019 and is an Instructor in Business and Office Administration programs. She holds a BSC, and a M.Sc. in Human Resource Development. With over 15 years of experience serving students at internationally accredited institutions, Uylander believes that the most lasting impact in a person’s life is made through education. Her conviction is that education is the medium by which dreams are created, and visions are born. Uylander’s passion is empowering students, this is done daily through her motto “empowering students one at a time”. Her areas of discipline are human resources, and administrative management.

Uylander's research interests are immigrants resettling successfully, organizational design, future of work, and adult education.

 

Contact Information: 

uylander.jack@keyano.ca

+1-780-791-4994

Vikrant Jain - Business Instructor
 
Gregory John Krabes - Business Instructor 
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Gregory Krabes joined Keyano College in August 2017. He also teaches at Athabasca University, and is a visiting professor at Thompson Rivers University (Kamloops BC). Prior to these appointments, he lectured and conducted research in Europe, China, and The Middle East. Before joining academia, Gregory was an Economic Diplomat with Société Générale de Surveillance headquartered in Geneva. Gregory holds a BBA and an MBA in Power Engineering. 

His areas of discipline are international business, policy, strategy, and economic diplomacy.

Gregory's research interests include international education, international management, and global development. 

 

Contact Information: 

gregory.krabes@keyano.ca

Dr. Buarny Kunjappan - Business Instructor

buarny kunjappanDr. Buarny Kunjappan joined the Keyano College Business Faculty in 2022. His areas of discipline are financial accounting, and business marketing. Dr. Kunjappan holds a Ph.D., MPhil, MBA, and BCom. Prior to joining the Keyano College Faculty, he taught in Universities and Colleges in India, Oman, and Canada. Dr. Kunjappan also has experience working in B2B Marketing in India. 

 

His research interests include financial accounting, business-to-business marketing, microeconomics, marketing research, consumer behaviour, and international marketing. 

 

Contact Information: 

burany.kunjappan@keyano.ca 

+1-780-791-4885

Beverly Lockett - Business Instructor 
 
Rahul Paul - Business and Hospitality Instructor

rahul paulRahul Paul joined the Business Faculty at Keyano College in 2022. His areas of discipline are hospitality, tourism, and French language studies. Rahul holds a BA (hons), and MBA. Prior to joining the Business Faculty, Rahul worked with Oman, Switzerland and Canada. He has experience teaching French as a Foreign Language to Adults, as a Hotel General Manager, and a Hotel Rooms Division Manager. 

 

His research interests include customer service and retention, as well as diversity in the workplace. 

 

Contact Information:

rahul.paul@keyano.ca 

+1-780-791-4861

Cristina Rensmaag-Izaguirre - Business/Office Administration Instructor 

cristina rensmaag-izzaguirreCristina holds an MA, and her area of discipline is communication studies, computer applications for business, and interpersonal skills. Prior to joining the faculty at Keyano College, she worked with Fujitsu Consulting Inc., and the University of Calgary.

Cristina's research interests include diversity and inclusion in higher education, and communications research (mass media, digital media, and social media). 

Contact Information:

cristina.rensmaag@keyano.ca

+1-780-791-8939

Geraldine Rondot - Business Instructor 

Geraldine RondotGeraldine joined the Keyano College faculty in 2008 and is an instructor in the Business Department. She is a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) with an M.B.A. in Strategic Management and a Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources Management.

Prior to teaching, Geraldine accumulated over 25 years experience in Finance, Financial/Investment Management, Employee Benefits, and Human Resources Management. Her area of discipline is human resources and strategic management. 

Geraldine's research interests include International Post-Secondary Education. 

 

Contact Information:

gerri.rondot@keyano.ca

+1-780-972-0599

Dr. Pratibha Shalini - Business Instructor

Pratibha Shalini Dr. Pratibha Shalini holds a B.A. (Hons.) in Economics from Delhi University, an M.Sc. in International Financial Management (UK), and a Ph.D. from the University of the West of Scotland (UK).

From 2011-2014, Dr. Shalini worked as a Credit Analyst in Barclays UK Corporate Banking, followed by a four year stint in Retail Banking with TSB Bank in Glasgow, UK. Since 2020, her focus has been Post-Secondary teaching roles in Canada. 

Her areas of discipline are economics, business mathematics, operations management, and international business.

Dr. Shalini's research interests include financial inclusion, financial literacy, behaviour economics, and economic and social development. 

 

 

 

Contact Information: 

pratibha.shalini@keyano.ca

+1-780-791-8946