<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>As a student of Baker College's Associate of Business in Human Resource Management program, you will have the opportunity to learn basic processes and strategies in hiring, interviewing, developing, and training employees. You could elect to take this program online or at a select Baker College campus. In core courses, you could study staffing strategies, orientation methods, career development programs, compensation structures, benefits programs, performance evaluation methods, and employee relations. Business courses are designed to introduce you to fundamental practices in accounting, finance, marketing, business law, and business economics. A program capstone course allows you to apply concepts and methods you have studied in the coursework to the preparation of your own employee manual. In addition, you will have the chance to learn how to prepare for a job search in the program's career seminar and to participate in a work experience in a real business environment. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Before enrolling in this program, you might have strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Though requirements may vary, you should have earned a high school diploma or equivalent. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You must earn 93 credits to complete Baker College's Associate of Business in Human Resource Management program. A total of 64 credits is split evenly between general education and business courses and 29 credits are taken in the core curriculum. </p> <p><u>Core Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>HRM 215</td><td> Securing Human Resources</td></tr> <tr><td>HRM 225</td><td> Developing Human Resources</td></tr> <tr><td>HRM 291</td><td> Human Resource Seminar</td></tr> <tr><td>HRM 300</td><td> Compensating Human Resources</td></tr> <tr><td>HRM 315</td><td> Evaluating Human Resources</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 212</td><td> Human Resource Management</td></tr> <tr><td>WRK 291B</td><td> Professional Career Strategies</td></tr> <tr><td>WRKBS 201</td><td> Work Experience</td></tr> </table><p><u>Business Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>ACC 121</td><td> Fundamentals of Accounting I</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 122</td><td> Fundamentals of Accounting II</td></tr> <tr><td>ECON 201</td><td> Principles of Macroeconomics</td></tr> <tr><td>ECON 202</td><td> Principles of Microeconomics</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 101</td><td> Personal Finance</td></tr> <tr><td>LAW 211</td><td> Business Law</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 101</td><td> Introduction to Business</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 111B</td><td> Principles of Marketing</td></tr> </table><p><u>General Education Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>ENG 101</td><td> Composition I</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 102</td><td> Composition II</td></tr> <tr><td>INF 112</td><td> Word Processing</td></tr> <tr><td>INF 113</td><td> Electronic Spreadsheets</td></tr> <tr><td>INF 114A</td><td> Introduction to Database Applications</td></tr> <tr><td>INF 121</td><td> Introduction to Windows</td></tr> <tr><td>MTH 111</td><td> Introductory Algebra</td></tr> <tr><td>SPK 201</td><td> Oral Communication</td></tr> <tr><td>WRI 115</td><td> Workplace Communication</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Select one of the following courses:</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>PSY 101</td><td> Human Relations</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 111</td><td> General Psychology</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Once you have completed the Associate of Business in Human Resource Management program, you could apply to entry-level positions in nearly any type of industry. You might work in areas of recruiting, job analysis, compensation, benefits, employee relations, or career development. Positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>HR Assistant </li><li>Benefits Coordinator </li><li>Corporate Recruiter </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>You might choose to continue your studies after earning Baker College's Associate of Business in Human Resource Management. A four-year degree would be necessary for advancement to upper management positions and might even be required for some entry-level positions. Examples of degrees you could seek include: </p> <ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management</li></ul>