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. |
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Degree
& Certificate Options
Students pursuing an Associate
of Science degree have two options from
which to choose:
- General Applied Human Resources Associate
of Science Plan of Study
- Human Resources Plan of Study (Articulated
with College of Business)
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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 |
 COT Graduate Placement Data |
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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)
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