Business Administration, Human Resource Management, AAS is an Associate Degree program (Hybrid) offered by Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, IA. The program takes 65 credits to complete, with a total tuition of $13,975.
Program Overview
Locations: Online, Ankeny
Pathway: Business
Program Graduation Requirements: To earn a Business Administration, Human Resource Management, AAS, a student must complete all required coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.
Total Credits Required to Complete this Award - 65
What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?: - Ability to organize and plan the flow of work activities. - Understanding of setting goals and measuring goal achievement success. - Critical thinking and problem solving skills. - Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively. - Teamwork and leadership abilities. - Computer technology skills in Microsoft Office, social and digital media platforms and enterprise programs. - Ability to analyze and interpret organizational data. - Understanding of laws and regulations and make ethical decisions.
What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?: - Reading, communication and math skills must be at college level to gain maximum benefit from classes. - For career advancement and advanced position placement, students may need to continue college coursework beyond the two-year program. - For transferability to four-year colleges and universities, it is important that students work closely with advisors and admissions counselors to maximize their course transfer options. - Average starting salary $33,007 (A.A.S.) (2020-21 Placement Report).
Program Competencies: - Understand the functional areas of business - Evaluate ethical, social, and legal issues in business - Demonstrate effective communication skills - Identify data to support business decisions - Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment - Apply human resource management strategies to solve organizational issues - Explain how human capital management supports stakeholders
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
Program Schedule
Students may start this program any semester
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Career Outcomes
What Kind of Work Will You Do?: - Assist in planning, organizing, leading and controlling the work activities of a business. - Hire, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of employees. - Provide analysis and recommendations for implementing best practice solutions to stakeholders. - Sell or support products or services to business-to-consumer and business-to-business customers. - Establish human resource programs such as salary, schedules, fringe benefit packages, equal employment opportunity programs and training programs. - Use technology for communication, business applications, web applications and presentations to individuals and groups. - Execute or manage the information flow in an organization.
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide