Overview
About the Program
Two-year full-time degree schedule; mixture of management, core business, computer, and communication courses with emphasis on management in a variety of organizational settings; program can be completed on a part-time basis.
Students who select the Human Resource Management option within MTC’s Associate of Applied Business (AAB) Management program will develop knowledge and skills that facilitate practical application in the field of human resource management (HRM). HRM students will learn how to work with diverse groups of employees in functions such as recruiting, staffing, compensation and benefits administration, training and development, and talent management.
Learning Outcomes
- Perform applicable mathematical calculations throughout the business environment.
- Communicate professionally both in writing and verbally with co-workers, managers, stakeholders, and customers.
- Integrate technology skills in making business decisions and performing business functions.
- Use problem-solving and decision-making skills in preparing and implementing business solutions.
- Demonstrate good work habits, interpersonal and virtual teamwork skills, and a high level of professionalism.
- Exhibit inclusiveness where each perspective is considered while progressing toward common goals.
- Use the problem-solving method to solve customer concerns and business problems.
- Identify individual and organizational behavioral strategies.
- Use technology to present a project.
- Apply business concepts to create a business plan.
- Apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to measure, process and communicate financial information.
- Apply theory and practical applications to budgeting, break-even analysis, cost analysis, product costing, and profit planning.
- Demonstrate business practices within the Business Management field.
- Develop a marketing plan incorporating new product, promotions, sales ideas, and strategies.
- Describe legal requirements and ethical considerations pertaining to organizations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how compensation and benefit plans are structured and administered.
- Apply HRM principles to effectively organize work, manage time, and establish priorities.
Application Requirements
- Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
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Demonstrate college-readiness by achieving the required minimum score on a placement test, successfully completing any required college foundation courses, or satisfying other measures including but not limited to high school coursework, previous college coursework, samples of work, etc.
Career Opportunities
- Benefits Specialist
- Employment Specialist
- Human Resource Generalist
- Human Resource Assistant
- Payroll Specialist
- Training Coordinator
- Employment Recruiter
Curriculum
The following is a typical course sequence for completing this program. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student’s individual needs.
Note: MGT2540, Leadership, can be substituted for BUS2800 and BUS2901 with Director approval.
First Semester - Fall
Second Semester - Spring
Third Semester - Fall
Fourth Semester - Spring