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Diploma of Human Resources

Riverside City College

Riverside, United States
0.5 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

A 36-credit master's for working adults building human resources skills.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Human Resources to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Eleven core courses (33 credits) cover HR costs
Planning. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

HR management
Consulting
Employee and student development
Training

Curriculum

Eleven core courses (33 credits) cover HR costs
Planning
Compensation
Recruitment
Training
Organisational behaviour
Employment law
Ethics
Current trends and research
Ending with an applied case studies capstone after 30 credits. A 3-credit elective of HR or business courses completes the degree
Leadership or health care management concentrations are listed.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school diploma or equivalent
or age over 18 (minors by special admission); proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 45
IELTS 4.5
Duolingo 75 or other accepted proof; exemptions listed); passport and Proof of Funding Form for the I-20; no GPA or SAT/ACT stated.

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent, or age over 18 (minors by special admission); proof of funds for the I-20; certified English translation of diploma if not in English; transcripts of prior US college work if any

Language tests

IELTS 4.5
TOEFL iBT 45
TOEFL PBT 450
PTE Academic 30
Duolingo 75
IELTS Academic 4.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Proof of Identity
Application Form

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$7,710 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Riverside City College (main campus)
Faculty or school	Business, Law, and Computer Information Systems
Department	Business Administration
Teaching language	English
Credit value	15
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	International student scholarship of 2,000 USD in the 2026 international flyer

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
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No deadline listed

Scholarships

International student scholarship of 2,000 USD in the 2026 international flyer

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.5 years.