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Types of Human Resources College Degrees

Associate’s & Certificate Programs

Human Resources certificate and associate programs are designed to offer a practical base of knowledge for students interested in human resource management. These programs deal with the complexities and challenges of managing today’s workforce. Students learn to handle disputes, grievances, discipline and dismissals while acquiring the skills needed to work with a variety of people in diverse work settings.

Degrees commonly offered:

  • Associate of Arts in Business Administration
  • Associate’s - Human Resources Management

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Bachelor’s Programs

A comprehensive program offering courses in human resource management, which prepares you to deal with organizational issues, employment practices, compensation and benefits, labor relations, and health, safety and security programs.

Degrees commonly offered:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Management
  • Bachelor’s (BSBA) – Human Resource Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Management – Human Resource Management
  • Bachelor of Business Administration Degree – Human Resource Management

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Graduate Programs

Most universities or colleges offer a master’s degree in HR management, ranging from an MBA with HR concentration program to a master’s of science. These are advanced level programs offering specialized courses in human resources subjects. Each provides a practical exposure to HR strategies and hands-on experience opportunities.

Degrees commonly offered:

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Human Resource Management:
  • Human Resource Management (MA)
  • Master of Science (MS/HRM) in Human Resource Management:
  • Master of Human Resources (MHR)
  • Master of Labor and Human Resources (MHLR)

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Career Opportunities for Human Resources Program Graduates

After obtaining a human resources certificate, a graduate is qualified for the following positions:

  • Human Resource Clerk
  • HR Assistant
  • Recruiter
  • Training and Development Coordinator
  • Payroll Specialist
  • HR Generalist

A recent graduate with a human resource bachelor’s degree may anticipate being placed in the following positions:

  • Human Resources Manager
  • Employee Relations Manager
  • Compensation or Benefit Analyst/Manager
  • HR Information Systems Manager
  • Training and Development Manager
  • Labor Relations Manager

HR Professionals who graduated with a master’s degree are qualified for the following positions:

  • Director of Human Resources
  • VP of Human Resources

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School Spotlight

Indiana Business College - Online

IBC Online An online education can offer opportunities for students to pursue their educational objectives when attending school in a traditional classroom is not practical or possible.

HR Programs:
  • Associate of Applied Science in Human Resources

Kaplan University

Kaplan University offers a broad selection of programs that address the career goals of working adults from a variety or professional disciplines. Our emphasis is on real-world knowledge and skill development, and we offer programs from which students learn concepts and techniques they can use to take control of their professional destinies.

HR Programs:

  • Master of Business Administration - Human Resources
  • Focused Master of Business Administration - Human Resources

DeVry University - Online Learning Graduate

DeVry University and its Keller School of Management provides career-oriented graduate degree programs in business, technology and management at locations nationwide as well as online.

HR Programs:

  • Master's Degree Programs - Human Resources
  • Graduate Certificates - Human Resources

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