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Online Human Resource Management Degree Program
Online HR Degree Program
Whether you’re interested in starting a career in human resources or getting your next promotion, the online human resource management degree program lets you fit your college education into your busy schedule. The online HR management degree program will train you to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the management of people within organizations. You’ll learn human resource practices that support the organization’s business strategy, including training and development, recruitment and selection, employee compensation and benefits, labor law and employee relations, performance, and motivation. With a business degree focusing on human resources management, you’ll be ready to take on or advance your career in any company or organization.
Sample Program of Study and Course Rotation
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Nationally Ranked Program
Learn From the Best
Our faculty are accomplished. Several are highly regarded as experts and have been recognized with notable honors and awards. And with a low student-to-faculty ratio, you'll be sure to receive an excellent education in the online hr degree program.
Our Focus is Results
Wayne State has the keys to your success and offers just what you need to become well prepared for the real world in the online HR degree program.
Skills Learned
- Workforce planning, recruitment, and job design
- Employment laws and regulations
- Human resource information systems
- Conflict management and resolution
- Financial function within a business
- Business management and leadership
- Legal and ethical standards of business
- Principles of business marketing
- Presentation and public speaking
- Oral and written communication
- Computer literacy and competency
- Organization and time management
Possible Careers
- Human resources manager
- Human resources coordinator
- Compensation manager
- Benefits specialist
- Labor relations specialists
- Team leader
- Training and development manager
- Human resources consultant
- Employment recruiter
- Job development specialist
- Office manager
Employers
- Businesses
- Corporations
- Employment agencies
- Government / federal agencies
- Schools, colleges, and universities
- HR consulting firms
- Job placement agencies
- Hospitals and medical clinics
- Non-profit organizations
- Banking and financial institutions
- Retail stores
