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Human Resources

(AS and certificate available ONLINE and/or On Campus)

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The curriculum is broad based and designed to meet the demands of business and service organizations. Graduates of this program will have a foundation of human resource management, an overview of various laws, regulations and court decisions that determine the legal framework of EEO, a sound base for lifelong learning, and the opportunity to transfer opportunities in human resource management.
DEGREE & CERTIFICATE OPTIONS

Degree & Certificate Options
Students pursuing an Associate of Science degree have two options from which to choose:

  1. General Applied Human Resources Associate of Science Plan of Study
  2. Human Resources Plan of Study (Articulated with College of Business)
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PLAN OF STUDY
Human Resources - AS Degree
Human Resources - Articulated
Human Resources - Management Certificate of Applied Science
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
  • Human resources planning and analysis
  • Equal employment opportunity and staffing
  • Coordinate organizational development and conduct training
  • Develop compensation and benefits packages
  • Risk management, safety and security
  • Facilitate employee relations
  • How human resources professionals and the activities they direct contribute to the strategic business success of organizations.
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CAREER CLOSEUP
Job Outlook and Pay Info
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Median Wage (MT)* $28,200
Median Wage (US)* $32,200
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Average entry-level wage, COT grads (2003-2005) n/a
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Expected growth (MT)* 12%
Expected growth (US)* 17%
(projections through 2012)  
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*Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Employment Projections; MT Dept. of Labor and Industry, Research and Analysis Bureau
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SKILLS, TRAITS, PREPARATORY CLASSES THAT WOULD BE HELPFUL
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Capable of speaking in front of large groups
  • Ability to handle confrontation and enforce workplace policies and procedures
  • Use of logic and reasoning for problem solving
  • Previous algebra or advanced mathematics course(s)
PROGRAM COSTS
Montana Resident
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Non-Resident
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