Post‑Graduate Diploma in Professional & Leadership Studies
Develop as a leader. Earn professional certifications. Gain valuable work experience in Canada.
About the Program
The Post-Graduate Diploma in Professional and Leadership Studies is a 16-month, non-credit program designed to give you high-demand leadership skills and hands-on experience. The Canadian and Nova Scotian governments have programs that allow eligible students to stay and work after program completion. You can find information about opportunities like Canada’s Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and permanent residence pathways.
You'll complete foundational courses in leadership and human resource management. Then, you will start one of the specialization courses of your choice in Project Management, Human Resource Management, Business Analysis, Adult Education & Training, or Business Management.
Important Dates - PGDip Program - 2024/25 |
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| Event | January 2025 | April 2025 | September 2025 |
| Open for application | April 1st, 2024 | July 1st, 2024 | November 1, 2024 |
| Application Deadline | July 19, 2024 | October 18, 2024 | March 14, 2024 |
| Admissions issues LOO and invoices | August 2, 2024 | November 1, 2024 | March 28, 2025 |
| Deadline for the first tuition deposit payment ($6850) - 25% | August 16, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | April 11, 2025 |
| Admissions issues LOA and supporting documents | August 30, 2024 | November 30, 2024 | April 25, 2025 |
| Deadline for the second tuition deposit payment ($6850) - 25% | December 6, 2024 | March 7, 2025 | August 8, 2025 |
| Visa confirmation deadline | December 20, 2024 | March 21, 2025 | August 22, 2025 |
| Orientation: 8:30AM to 3:30PM | January 3, 2025 | April 4, 2025 | September 5, 2025 |
| Start date | January 6, 2025 | April 7, 2025 | September 8, 2025 |
In partnership with the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS), our Diploma offers a supportive experience that includes:
- Canadian workplace training
- One-on-one career counselling
- Job search support led by the ISANS team
- A four-month work term in your field of study
Details at a Glance
- Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Duration: 16 months
- Program start dates: September, January, and April
- Format: More than 50% of coursework will be completed in-person (select courses online, blended)
- Program cost: $27,400
Please click here to download a helpful brochure.
After the Program
A Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows students to remain in Canada to work after completion of their program of study. Please refer to the IRCC website for the latest and most accurate information about eligibility requirements and the length of PGWPs. Visit our FAQs page for more details.
Career Options
Throughout the program, the ISANS team will get to know you and your goals so they can offer you personalized advice. Leading up to graduation, the ISANS team will support you with your Canadian job search and give you personalized feedback on your CV and cover letters.
Graduates of this Diploma can pursue positions such as:
- Operations Manager
- Human Resource Manager/Coordinator
- Business Analyst
- Project Manager/Coordinator
- Business Administrator
- Consultant
- Small Business Owner/Manager
Why choose Dalhousie’s Post-Graduate Diploma in Professional and Leadership Studies?