Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

The success of an organization is determined by its team. It's the human resources management professional, whose key job is people, to ensure that the best choices are made not only for the organization, but for management and employees as well. If you have a passion for people, this is the may be the major for you. Human resources management majors can expect to take courses exploring subjects such as personnel and organizational policy, labor relations employment law, compensation systems, and recruitment and selection. Students should also consider join a professional organization, such as the Society for Human Resource Professionals, an association dedicated to the advancement of human resource professionals. Human resources management majors develop skills that allow them to work in a variety of roles. You could work as a personnel administrator, human resources manager, benefits coordinator, affirmative action coordinator, human resources information systems specialist, recruiting manager, training and development manager, or labor relations manager.

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Ottawa University-Brookfield is a Christian liberal arts college dedicated to adult students and a satellite campus of the Ottawa University system in the Milwaukee metro area. The Brookfield campus hosts the Angell Snyder School of Business offering...

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Established in 1965, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is a private, Christ-centered institution located in western Puerto Rico. As one of the world’s 25 pontifical universities, PUCPR offers over 30 undergraduate and eight...

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The Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a business and technology training institution providing experiential learning opportunities to prepare students for career paths in a 21st century job market. The PAN offers over 200...

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TrineOnline is the internet hub for Trine University’s online classes dedicated to non-traditional students. TrineOnline offers bachelor’s, master’s, and associate degree programs in the departments of Business Administration, Management, Engineering...

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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is a Christian university and a regional campus of the IAUPR system. The Fajardo campus is the only institution of higher learning to offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the northeast Puerto Rico...

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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas is a Christian-centered institution and the first regional college in the IAUPR system. Located in central Puerto Rico, the Barranquitas campus is home to 22 bachelor’s degree programs. IAUPR...

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With a name bestowed by Pope John Paul II, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a Catholic university and a regional campus of the PCUPR system in northern Puerto Rico. PCUPR Arecibo offers bachelor’s degrees in over 160 fields of...

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With campus a short distance from the Caribbean Sea, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama is a Christian university and regional campus of IAUPR in southeast Puerto Rico. IAUPR-Guayama is home to departments of Business Development...

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With campus a short walk from the Ohio River, Ottawa University Jeffersonville is a Christ-centered school of adult education in southern Indiana. The Jeffersonville campus is home to the Angell Snyder School of Business conferring bachelor’s degrees...

Oral Roberts University- Online

Oral Roberts University Online is the internet hub of all Oral Roberts Christian-centered web-based courses. ORU Online confers bachelor’s degrees in 21 fields of study, including religious degrees such as Spirit-Empowered Living and Biblical...

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Claremont Lincoln University is an online graduate school specializing in socially conscious teachings with a foundation in the Golden Rule. CLU offers eight master’s degree programs in progressive fields of study such as Ethical Leadership, Social...

University of Waikato

The University of Waikato is an international institution located in New Zealand and founded in 1964. The 160-acre main campus offers more than 136 subjects through 9 faculties, schools, and colleges, many of which can also be earned online or at...

Concordia University-Montreal

Concordia University in Montreal is the best university in Canada under 50 years old, according to the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, and among the largest, with 50,000 students. Montreal is the number one student city in North...

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Fanshawe College

Fanshawe College celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2017. It is one of the largest colleges in Ontario, with 21,000 full-time students, including more than 6,500 international students from at least 100 different countries. Fanshawe is located in the...

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