The Human Resources Management major of Business Management is dedicated to preparing students for careers in human resources, one of the fastest growing and most interesting career fields in business and nonprofit institutions. Graduates qualify for various human resources entry-level positions including jobs in employee and labor relations, compensation and benefits, health and safety, and affirmative action fields. Emphasis is placed on real world applications in a broad array of practical course offerings. Graduates of the Human Resources Management program have the opportunity to transfer to bachelor degree programs.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in human resources specialists and managers is expected to continue to grow. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be qualified for positions in a variety of business environments including manufacturing, banking, retail, and non-profit organizations.
Students in this program will be able to:
- Analyze a basic business issue and recommend a solution through oral/written communication using knowledge gained in the Business curriculum.
- Use written and oral communications to effectively show application of business principles from a variety of curriculum subjects (Market Analysis, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, and Management).
- Analyze an advanced business issue and recommend a solution through oral/written communication using knowledge gained in the Business curriculum.
- Develop a business plan demonstrating knowledge of principles in Market Analysis, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, and Management.
- Analyze their preparation for transfer to a four-year college, for advancement in their current position, or to directly enter the workforce.
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