Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: Business & Management
- Program Code: 10-116-1
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Human Resources Degree
Description
Gain entry-level skills in a variety of areas related to the human resources profession, including recruitment, selection, training and development, employee and labor relations, compensation and benefits.
New legislation and court rulings are expected to increase demand for human resources personnel and labor relations experts.
This program features exploratory courses that count toward a credential. Contact an MATC advisor for information.
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Gain entry-level skills in a variety of areas related to the human resources profession, including recruitment, selection, training and development, employee and labor relations, compensation and benefits.
Detailed Program Information
2020-21 Curriculum
| Semester | Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | BADM-106 | MS Office for Business Applications | 3 |
| (1) | BADM-134 | Business Organization and Management | 3 |
| (1) | ENG-195 | Written Communication (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| (1) | HRMGT-193 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| (1) | HRMGT-198 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| (2) | BADM-110 | Business Communications With Technology | 3 |
| (2) | HRMGT-133 | Legal Issues and Employment Law | 3 |
| (2) | HRMGT-196 | Recruiting and Selection | 3 |
| (2) | MATH-123 | Math With Business Applications ‡ | 3 |
| (2) | MATH-134 | Mathematical Reasoning (or) Any 200-level MATH course |
3 |
| (3) | ACCTG-142 | Payroll Accounting | 2 |
| (3) | ENG-197 | Technical Reporting (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course |
3 |
| (3) | HRMGT-136 | Safety in the Workplace | 3 |
| (3) | HRMGT-169 | Diversity and Change Management | 3 |
| (3) | HRMGT-197 | Employee Training and Development | 3 |
| (3) | SOCSCI-197 | Contemporary American Society (or) Any 200-level SOCSCI course |
3 |
| (4) | HRMGT-170 | Employee Relations and Labor Relations | 3 |
| (4) | HRMGT-194 | Fundamentals of Compensation | 3 |
| (4) | LOGMGT-105 | Enterprise Resource Planning | 3 |
| (4) | MGTDEV-190 | Leadership Development | 3 |
| (4) | PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 62 |
( ) Semester order for full-time students.
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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Cost & Aid Deadlines
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Program Outcomes
- Create an organizational workforce plan
- Develop training programs
- Examine organizational total rewards programs
- Incorporate employment law into business practices
- Facilitate effective employee relations
Career Outlook
Legislation and court rulings revising standards in various areas, such as occupational safety and health, equal employment opportunity, wages, healthcare, retirement plans and family leave, will increase demand for human resources, training, and labor relations experts. Rising healthcare costs and a growing number of healthcare coverage options should continue to spur demand for specialists to develop compensation and benefits packages.
Possible Careers
Benefits Specialist
Compensation Specialist
Human Resources Coordinator
Recruitment Specialist
Staffing Specialist
Training Program Coordinator
Employment Specialist
Human Resources Specialist
Retirement Plan Specialist
Training and Development Specialist
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Specialist
Scholarships
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QUESTIONS?
Business & Management Academic & Career Pathway
414-456-5323, leadpathway@matc.edu
Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Main Building, Room M312-314
Mequon Campus, Room A108-110
Oak Creek Campus, Room A121
West Allis Campus, Room 103