Associate Degree in Human Resource Management

Program Title: Associate Degree in Human Resource Management

Description: The degree imparts the knowledge and skills required to excel in the human resource sector. Students learn effective management of the most valuable asset of all organizations - employees. The course includes instructions in areas such as counseling, psychology with management subjects like organizing, assessing and planning. Human Resource managers help in recruiting, hiring and training the candidates. They help employees take advantage of benefit programs and keep track of employee records. This is a well- paying and well-regarded profession.

Syllabus: The course provides an integrated learning in human resources and management. Topics include:

• Overview of HR Management
• Strategic Management
• Workforce Planning & Employment
• Human Resource Development
• Compensation and Benefits
• Employee and Labor Relations
• Occupational Health, Safety and Security
• HR Roles in a Competitive Environment
• Administrative Effectiveness & Recruiting
• Championship and Change
• Performance Appraisal

Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC)

Format of Education: Online Course

Language: English 

Job Opportunities: Human Resource Managers find employment in business organizations, community centers, residential care or institutional settings. HR Managers held more than 700,000 jobs last year. Overall employment in this sector is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2012. The starting salaries are around $65,000 annually and can go up to $120,000 per annum.

University / Institutes:

Penn Foster Career School: With 13 million students enrolled since 1890, Penn Foster Career School is the world's largest and most respected distance learning institution.