Program Description

The Program – Business Management – Human Resource Management

Students who select the Human Resource Management option within MTC’s Associate of Applied Business (AAB) Management program will develop knowledge and skills that facilitate practical application in the field of human resource management (HRM). As HRM is a dynamic part of any business environment, MTC’s HRM curriculum reflects the latest trends for local and regional employers and national trends as reflected by HRM professional organizations such as The Society for Human Resource Management. HRM students will learn how to work with diverse groups of employees in functions such as recruiting, staffing, compensation and benefits administration, training and development, and talent management.

Your Degree

Two-year full-time degree schedule; a mixture of management, core business, computer, and communication courses with an emphasis on management in a variety of organizational settings; the program can be completed on a part-time basis.

What you’ll learn

• Perform applicable mathematical calculations throughout the business environment.
• Communicate professionally both in writing and verbally with co-workers, managers, stakeholders, and customers.
• Integrate technology skills in making business decisions and performing business functions.
• Use problem-solving and decision-making skills in preparing and implementing business solutions.
• Demonstrate good work habits, interpersonal and virtual teamwork skills, and a high level of professionalism.
• Exhibit inclusiveness where each perspective is considered while progressing toward common goals.
• Use the problem-solving method to solve customer concerns and business problems
• Identify individual and organizational behavioral strategies
• Use technology to present a project
• Apply business concepts to create a business plan
• Apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to measure, process and communicate financial information.
• Apply theory and practical applications to budgeting, break-even analysis, cost analysis, product costing, and profit planning.
• Demonstrate business practices within the Business Management field.
• Develop a marketing plan incorporating new products, promotions, sales ideas, and strategies.
• Describe legal requirements and ethical considerations pertaining to organizations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of how compensation and benefit plans are structured and administered.
• Apply HRM principles to effectively organize work, manage time, and establish priorities.

Career Information

U.S. Department of Labor Projections

The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook is a useful tool for career research on a variety of management, marketing, and human resources positions.

The Small Business Administration is an excellent source of information for anyone contemplating going into business.

The Business Management Program is offered in a variety of formats: traditional day/evening, blended, one night per week (ASAP), and online.

The Business Management Human Resource Management Option is offered in a variety of traditional day/evening, blended and online.

Career Opportunities

• Benefits Specialist
• Employment Specialist
• Human Resource Generalist
• Human Resource Assistant
• Payroll Specialist
• Training Coordinator
• Employment Recruiter

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Application Process

1. MTC Application for Admission and the nonrefundable application fee.
2. Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
3. Successful completion of the Basic Skills Assessment (ACCUPLACER) and Technology Skills Test (TST) is required. Any college foundation courses recommended by placement results are also required.

For More Information, Contact:

Admission Office
Marion Technical College
1467 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Marion, OH 43302
Email: enroll@mtc.edu
740.389.4636