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An associate's degree in human resources prepares graduates to begin or advance their careers in human resource management or to eventually complete their HR bachelor's degree.
Programs typically provide students with working knowledge of human resources policies and procedures and relevant computer applications, along with the skills needed to manage people in a workplace environment.
In general, course work for an HR associate's degree covers personnel recruitment and evaluation, employee relations, staff training and development, employment law, business ethics and compensation and benefits. Students should also expect to take some general education courses, such as math and writing.
Graduates with an associate's degree in human resources management qualify for entry-level positions, such as basic human resources generalists. HR associate's degree holders often also enter into specialized HR roles in private, public and nonprofit organizations; human resource clerks, HR assistants and assistant recruiters are some of the most popular jobs. Others work as training and development coordinators, payroll assistants and compensation or benefits specialists.
Recruitment, Selection, and Records Management
Team Building and Conflict Resolution
Compensation and Benefits
Business and Society
Fundamentals of Marketing
English Composition
Computer Applications
College Algebra
International Business
Art Appreciation
Personal Finance Concepts
Aspects of Psychology
Introduction to Accounting
Business Presentations
Business Ethics
Business Management and Leadership
Project Management
Capella University - School of Business
Capella University offers students the opportunity to earn their degrees from an accredited university delivering the challenge of a traditional classroom with the flexibility to fit education into real life.
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Strayer University
Strayer University is dedicated to helping busy, working adults achieve their educational goals with a valuable, real world education in a fast, convenient format offered online or at one of many campus locations.
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DeVry University - Keller Graduate School of Management
DeVry's Keller Graduate School of Management provides high-quality, practitioner-oriented graduate management degree programs for adult learners. Courses are available days, evenings, weekends and online.
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