You’ll learn about efficient human resource management in our cutting-edge curriculum taught by faculty who have actually been HR managers. You’ll enhance your resume through internships and service-learning projects, which may even lead to a job offer. You’ll also be well prepared to transfer to a top four-year program.
AACC offers the following Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees. The state of Maryland refers to the A.A.S. as a career degree, because it's intended to provide you with skills to enter the workforce. In some cases, AACC has entered into transfer agreements that allow these degrees to transfer to select colleges. A list of active agreements may be found on this website. You can also learn more about transferring from AACC to continue your education.
Our cutting-edge curriculum will help you launch your career in human resources. You’ll compare and apply theories at the individual employee level, the organizational level and the macro level (such as working with employees from a variety of cultures) to learn what really makes companies and its employees thrive.
The following certificate prepare students for employment and feeds into the A.A.S. degree, if desired.
You’ll prepare for a 21st-century career in today’s technologically advanced workplace. You’ll enhance your business communication and human resource management skills, with the opportunity to focus your studies in management, leadership, workforce diversity or employment law.
If you're interested in earning a four-year degree or higher in accounting, business, economics or entrepreneurship, you may wish to consider the following Associate of Science (A.S.) in Business Administration. This degree will prepare you to transfer to a four-year institution. Whichever path you choose - career or transfer - we strongly encourage you to meet with an advisor to structure your AACC studies to meet your individual education goals.
You’ll gain a rich background in core business skills, such as accounting, statistics and business law. You’ll also complete common general education requirements such as English, math and science, so you are well prepared to transfer to a four-year college.
Our graduates go on to successful careers in a number of positions, such as:
Plus, with four-year transfer agreements with dozens of colleges and universities in Maryland and beyond, an AACC degree has never been a better investment. For outlook information about specific careers, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook.
If Human Resources sounds appealing, but you’d like to compare it to other offerings, see if one of these is a better fit.
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Teri Kotkiewicz grew up in a large and funny family on Staten Island, N.Y. As the youngest of five children, she learned to be resilient and spunky. Those qualities have served her well in her career in international banking and higher education.
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