Associate Degree Business (Human Resources Management)

Associate Degree 2 Years On-Campus United States
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About This Programme

The Associate Degree in Human Resources is a 4-semester program of study that includes 24 credit hours of college-level general education courses rounded out by electives and subject matter essential to effective personnel management. Specifically known as an Associate of Science Degree in Human Resource Administration, the program introduces students to core business administration theories and techniques, ethics, and employment law, as well as to the human relations aspects of employee recruitment, management, training, and more.

Students learn to develop strategic HR policies, carry out critical HR and leadership functions, handle various administrative tasks and administer employee benefits. The curriculum comprises general education and major-specific coursework, emphasizing the practical applications of fundamental HR concepts and principles, along with core business administration theories, ethics and techniques.

Career path

When you earn your Associate Degree in Human Resources , a wide variety of fields become available. Since human resources (HR) is responsible for hiring and enforcing company policy, this department is necessary in several industries such as healthcare, education, entertainment, government services, companies. Job roles inclusing Human Resources Specialist, Benefits Administrator, Training Coordinator, ​​Payroll Clerk

Eligibility Requirements
Admission Requirements

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to College of the Canyons below

1. WASSCE/A level Certficate 

2. School Transcript

3. Passport

4. Recommendation Letter

English Language Requirement

College of the Canyons will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12 year education or English is designated as the primary and official language, and the principle language of instruction.

If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit  

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
Programme Details
Associate Degree Level
2 Years Duration
On-Campus Mode
United States Country
Intakes
January, 2026
April, 2025 → October, 2025
Closed
September, 2026
October, 2025 → June, 2026
Open
January, 2027
April, 2026 → October, 2026
Likely Open
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