Athens State University’s Bachelor’s in Human Resource Management degree program was ranked #4 by Online Schools Guide as one of the Top Online Bachelor’s in Human Resources in the country. The rankings were based on cost, reputation, and future salary.
Human resource management is the organizational function that deals with issues related to people, such as recruiting, hiring, compensation, performance management, organization development, safety, wellness, benefits, employee motivation, communication, administration, and training. Human Resource professionals provide the knowledge, tools, training, administrative services, coaching, legal and management advice, and talent management oversight to support the overall success of the organization. They are also typically responsible for organizational development that generates the culture of the organization, which communicates the mission, values, and overall “way of life” for organizational members. They are charged with oversight responsibilities to ensure that the organization appropriately builds teams and inspires employee empowerment.
Athens State’s College of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP), and its curriculum complies with the Common Professional Component (CPC) recommended by the ACBSP. Instruction offered by the College of Business is designed to prepare students to become competent and effective professionals in the field of business. College of Business faculty members are able to utilize their firsthand industry experience from successful careers in their discipline to further provide a hands-on learning approach for students.