Human Resources
Human Resource Assistant
(*SOC Code 43-4161.00)
*Standard Occupational Classification System
The curriculum is broad based and designed to meet the demands of business and service organizations. Graduates of this program will have a foundation of human resource management, an overview of various laws, regulations and court decisions that determine the legal framework of EEO, a sound base for lifelong learning, and the opportunity to transfer opportunities in human resource management.
Degree
& Certificate Options
Students pursuing an Associate
of Science degree have two options from
which to choose:
- General Applied Human Resources Associate of Science Plan of Study
- Human Resources Plan of Study (Articulated with College of Business)
- Human resources planning and analysis
- Equal employment opportunity and staffing
- Coordinate organizational development and conduct training
- Develop compensation and benefits packages
- Risk management, safety and security
- Facilitate employee relations
- How human resources professionals and the activities they direct contribute to the strategic business success of organizations.
Job Outlook and Pay Info |
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| Median Wage (MT)* | $31,070 |
| Median Wage (US)* | $35,750 |
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| Average entry-level wage, COT grads (2006-2010) | $34,667 |
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| Expected growth (MT)* (projection through 2016) |
14% |
| Expected growth (US)* (projection through 2018) |
11% |
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| *Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Employment Projections; MT Dept. of Labor and Industry, Research and Analysis Bureau | |
 COT Graduate Placement Data |
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- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Capable of speaking in front of large groups
- Ability to handle confrontation and enforce workplace policies and procedures
- Use of logic and reasoning for problem solving
- Previous algebra or advanced mathematics course(s)
Program Completion information was not required for this program for the 2009-2010 academic year.
