Bachelor of Human Resources Management
- Nanaimo, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A master's linking an organisation's strategy to its people through HR competencies and analytics.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Human Resources Management and interpret organisational evidence
- Evaluate strategic options
- And communicate informed business decisions.
Career outcomes
- Strategic HR business partner roles
Curriculum
- Required courses cover human resource management
- Strategic workforce planning
- HR technology
- Workforce analytics and growing global teams. Students pick two restricted electives
- Complete a capstone and may add a concentration
- For 34 semester hours.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school graduation or equivalent (VIU country equivalency list) with English 12 grade C or an accepted English test
- Programme pages add prerequisites and limited-entry programmes are competitive. BEd Post-Baccalaureate needs a prior degree.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 88
- PTE Academic 60
- Duolingo 115
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for this program. Check the admission requirements and the next available intake. Complete the international application through the official admissions website. Submit academic transcripts and the passport photo page. Provide English proficiency evidence and certified translations when required. Pay the application fee. Review the offer and pay the required tuition deposit. Use the admission letter to apply for the study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $25,713, $25,713 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $156 CAD |
| Deposit | $10,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Nanaimo |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Business and Management |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | VIU offers 20 International Student Entrance Scholarships worth CAD 5,000 each for first-year students in undergraduate programmes, based on academic excellence. Awards are competitive, not guaranteed; a prospective-student entrance award application and published deadline may apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Mar 2027
138 days left
Scholarships
VIU offers 20 International Student Entrance Scholarships worth CAD 5,000 each for first-year students in undergraduate programmes, based on academic excellence. Awards are competitive, not guaranteed; a prospective-student entrance award application and published deadline may apply.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 31 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $25,713, $25,713 CAD per year. The application fee is $156 CAD. The deposit is $10,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $16,380 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 115, Cambridge 176.
VIU offers 20 International Student Entrance Scholarships worth CAD 5,000 each for first-year students in undergraduate programmes, based on academic excellence. Awards are competitive, not guaranteed; a prospective-student entrance award application and published deadline may apply.

