AAS in Business Administration and Human Resource Management

The Associate of Applied Science Business Administration and Human Resource Management degree program is a comprehensive combination of practical hands-on training and knowledge of contemporary office and human resources processes designed specifically for Alaskan business applications. As a student, you will learn the essentials of Human Resource Management.

Human resource majors work in recruitment and hiring of talent, administering compensation and benefits, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, designing both structure and processes within an organization, and all specialized business fields. In addition to the generalist positions, such as Human Resource Assistants, there are numerous other office professional roles with such titles as Human Resource Managers, Labor Relations Managers, Compensation Managers, Training and Development Managers, to name a few. Job roles and responsibilities differ among these various positions; however, certain knowledge and skills are essential in all human resource specialist roles. Human resource professionals also serve as the liaison between management and employees, which means that the human resource specialist works with every single person and department within organizations. Other roles include strategic planning, contract administration, coordination, dispute resolution, policy-making, and record keeping. Successful completion of this program establishes students as a vital and educated member of any business.