Business Administration: Human Resources Emphasis, AAS

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Human Resources, a student will be able to:

Science & Technology

• Identify and explain the basic marketing concepts.
• Understand basic accounting concepts.
• Use general personal finance practices.
• Understand basic legal business concepts.
• Identify basic management styles and practices.
• Demonstrate understanding of the Microsoft Office suite and the ability to effectively use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Understand business structure categories/types (sole proprietorship, corporation, partnership)
• Use basic business legal terms and prepare a basic contract.
• Be comfortable in a highly technological work environment through the integration of laptops, learning management systems and Internet supported learning.

 Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

• Identify characteristics of business structures.
• Analyze basic financial statements for decision-making purposes.
• Demonstrate awareness of cultural and societal diversity.
• Seek further information in their field to keep current through research techniques.
• Seek membership in professional organizations.
• Understand retailing concepts and practices.
• Understand and prepare basic financial statements.
• Tailor a professional resume and cover letter to specific job postings and career opportunities.

Professionalism

• Exhibit professional and ethical behaviors.
• Demonstrate awareness of cultural and societal diversity.

Communication

• Create professionally written business document.
• Demonstrate positive verbal communication skills.
• Facilitate, participate and document an effective business meeting.
• Write an effective and complete business plan.

Program Curriculum - Total Credits: 68

Additional Information

Students entering a program in any semester other than outlined may not graduate in the expected amount of time.

Click the following link for a list of approved Technical Electives . Please see your program advisor for further details.

Estimated total program fees