Virginia College

Human Resource Management - Associate Degree

Human Resource Management - Associate Degree

The Human Resource Management program is designed to prepare human resource professionals to deal with the complexities and challenges of managing today's workforce. The courses show you how to help in the professional development of men and women in the field of human resources. You'll prepare to work in such settings as business, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations and institutions. You'll learn to handle disputes, grievances, discipline, and dismissals while you acquire the skills you'll need to work with a variety of people in various work settings. Want an exciting job where every day is different? Then call now and learn more!

Your success in Human Resource Management - Associate Degree starts at the following locations:

NOTE: Program details subject to change. See the official campus catalog and appropriate addenda for the latest information.
Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas are required by South Carolina and Georgia to be listed as Certificates (C).
Associate of Science degrees (AS) are required by SC, TN & VA to be listed as Associated of Applied Science degrees (AAS).
Associate of Applied Science degrees (AAS) are required by LA & VA to be listed as Associate in Occupational Studies degees (AOS).
Bachelor of Science degrees (BS) are required by TN to be listed as Bachelor of Applied Science degrees (BAS).

Consumer Information for Human Resource Management (Associate's)

This program of study is designed to prepare students for the types of occupations listed below. The occupations listed are based on federal government information and represent the types of positions for which the program generally prepares graduates. The College makes no representation or warranty that its graduates have obtained these positions or that any future graduates will obtain these positions.

Occupation SOC Code
Business Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1011.00
Compensation and Benefits Managers 11-3111.00
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 13-1141.00
Human Resources Managers 11-3121.00
Human Resources Specialists 13-1071.00
Labor Relations Specialist 13-1075.00
Training and Development Managers 11-3131.00
Training and Development Specialists 13-1151.00

Important Notice:

The following consumer information is provided as required by federal regulations. This information is based on current and historical data and does not constitute a promise or guarantee of future performance. There are many factors that will change the cost of a program, the time to complete the program, or the amount of debt that an individual may incur in order to complete the program, including transfer credits, eligibility for grants or scholarships, the decision whether to attend on a full- or part-time basis, course failures, and non-continuous attendance. These figures represent general program information that may vary for individual students based on their circumstances. The College reserves the right to adjust tuition and fees and to add or delete programs of study at any time, in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations.

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Q: What is the current cost of this program? (may vary by campus)
A: Tuition and fees: $36960.00
  Books and supplies: Included
  On-campus room & board: Not offered
 

The amount quoted does not factor in individual circumstances such as transfer credits, course failures, and price changes. Books and supplies are included in the tuition. The College does not offer on-campus room and board.

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Q: What financing options are available to pay for this program?
A: In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, students may use loans to finance their education. The median loan debt for program graduates is as follows.
  Federal loans: $29052.00
  Private educational loans: $0.00
  Institution financing plan: $0.00
 

The median loan debt for Federal loans is calculated based on students who graduated between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011, using the formula provided by the U.S Department of Education. An individual's loan debt will vary based on individual factors such as a student's decision to pay for the program from sources other than student loans or to borrow more than is needed to pay the direct costs of education, transfer credits, course failures, and program changes. Private educational loan data are based only on information reported to the College.

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Q: What is the reported completion time for this program, assuming continuous, full-time enrollment?
A: This program is designed to take 24 months to complete.

 

The length of the program will vary based on individual circumstances such as choosing to attend less than full time, failing or retaking a course or courses, changing programs, or choosing to take a greater than full-time course load.
Q: What percentage of students completes this program within this time frame?
A: 47% of graduates from this program finished in this time.

 

The completion rate is calculated based on the cumulative results of students at all Virginia College locations that offer this program, who completed between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. The completion rate is calculated using the formula provided by the U.S. Department of Education. It may not include all graduates who actually graduated from the program within the maximum allowable timeframe.
Q: What is the job placement rate for students completing the program?
A: The job placement rate for students who complete the program is 78%.
 

The job placement rate listed above is based on the cumulative results of graduates from all Virginia College campuses that offer this program and who were placed between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. The placement rate is calculated using the formula promulgated by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. This formula excludes graduates who are unavailable for placement due to medical issues, continuing education, active military service, and immigration concerns. The College makes no promise or guarantee of employment.

  • A job placement rate of 0% (Birmingham-Online) was also provided to the Texas Workforce Commission.  This rate was calculated including students who graduated from the program of study between 9/1/2010-8/31/2011. This rate includes the number of graduating students who were employed in the field they were trained in by this program, as a percentage of all the students who graduated from the program, excluding graduates defined as unavailable for placement due to circumstances, such as death, military, or continuing education. Rates indicating "No Completers" indicates that there is no rate to report during this time period.  This rate only includes students classified as placed prior to the submission of the report and does not include graduates who began employment after the reporting period ended.  This rate is to the best of our knowledge based on data received.  The College makes no promise or guarantee of employment.

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