Human Resources Associates Degree in Hampden County, Massachusetts

Amridge University Associates in Human Resources Degree Program

Provides a solid academic foundation for a bachelor's degree in business or human resources.
Offers flexibility through distance learning, catering to working adults.
Combines general education, core HR courses, and elective options for a well-rounded education.
Focuses on human effort, relationships, and leadership within organizations.
Develops skills in industry-standard software for effective business communication.
Explores the impact of HR policies on organizational performance.
Allows students to potentially complete one-half of the requirements for a bachelor's degree.

Focus on in-depth studies of key HR functions like staffing, training, employment law, and compensation & benefits.
Curriculum equips students with practical skills applicable to managing a company's human resource function.
Offered in a variety of flexible formats, including online, hybrid, and traditional day and evening classes.
Students are expected to develop and utilize information technology skills relevant to business applications.
Embedded certificate automatically awarded upon completion of certificate requirements.
Prepares students to analyze quantitative data and apply essential business/management concepts.
Provides knowledge of global business, social responsibility, and ethical/legal considerations in HR.

Focus on foundational concepts in human resource management.
Develop job-ready skills applicable to various HR roles.
Learn about job descriptions, recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training, compensation, and retention strategies.
Examine organizational culture and behavior.
Understand business principles within the fields of ethics, economics, and finance.
Opportunity to take courses 100% online.
Potential transfer options to four-year institutions like UMass and Westfield State University.