Human Resource Management and Administrative Support, A.A.S.
Lead With People. Support With Skill.
If you’re interested in helping organizations run smoothly through strong people-focused leadership and excellent administrative support, this program is for you. The Human Resource Management & Administrative Support A.A.S. degree prepares you with both the interpersonal and technical skills—like staffing, compensation, training, collaboration tools, and office systems—you’ll need to succeed in roles that require both HR savvy and administrative precision.
What You'll Learn
- Apply employment law, labor relations, and collective bargaining principles
- Interpret performance management, compensation, and benefits policies
- Develop training modules and manage staff recruitment processes
- Use office software including spreadsheets, word processing, presentation, and collaboration tools
- Communicate professionally and maintain confidentiality in HR and office environments
Program Requirements
This associate degree requires 65 credits, generally completed in four semesters of fulltime study. You’ll take courses in human resource management, business ethics, accounting or finance, employment law, training & development, and applied administrative support tools.
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Where This Degree Can Take You
This program prepares you for dynamic roles in human resources and administrative leadership. You’ll leave ready to manage office operations, support HR functions, or specialize in recruiting, compensation, or employee relations.
Graduates may pursue roles such as:
- Office Manager
- Human Resource Office Assistant / Generalist
- Compensation & Benefits Specialist
- Employee Relations Manager
- Recruiter or Staffing Specialist
- Training & Development Coordinator
You’ll be prepared to work in places like:
- Corporate HR departments
- Medium and small business offices
- Staffing and recruitment agencies
- Nonprofits and public sector organizations
- Health systems, educational institutions, or service organizations
National Accreditation
Trust the quality and value of your education. All associate degree-level programs in BC3's Business & IT Division are nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
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