Human Resources and Organizational Leadership
Associate's Degree
Next program start date
January 06, 2025
Finish in as few as
18 months1
Learning includes
- Online
- Campus Support and Resources
Organizations start with great people. Great careers start here. You’ll gain an understanding of fundamental concepts in leadership, human resources, management, training and development and business ethics with an online Associate’s degree in Human Resources and Organizational Leadership. This Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program is available with $149 self-directed assessments, which allow you to prove that you already have the knowledge for a particular course and don't need to take it. If you want to advance even further in your education, our laddered curriculum helps you smoothly transfer your Associate's degree credits to an online Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and Organizational Leadership.
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What Will I Be Prepared to Do When I’m Done?
Advance Your Education
Whether this is the first step on your path to a human resources and organizational leadership career or you're currently working and ready to advance your credentials, we've made it easy. Our program is designed so credits simply ladder-up, one to the next, Associate's to Bachelor's.
Help Move Your Career Forward
Gain versatile skills and real-world experience while you benefit from Human Resources Organizational Leadership courses. Through your coursework, you may become eligible to sit for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®)2 and/or Project Management Professional (PMP®)3 certification exam(s) offered by the Project Management Institute.
Pursue Potential Job Growth
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the projected job growth potential between 2020 and 2030 for Human Resources Specialists is 10%.4 A Human Resources and Organizational Leadership Associate's degree from Rasmussen University can help set you up for success in this growing field.
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What Skills Will I Gain?
Human Resources Fundamentals
Understand fundamental concepts in leadership, human resources, management, marketing and business ethics.
Critical Thinking
Understand how human resources impact the workplace and apply critical thinking to issues related to organizations, employment law, compensation, training and employee development.
Management Skills
Demonstrate management skills including planning and decision-making, organizing and leading employees.
Communication
Understand the value of written and interpersonal communication, critical thinking and problem-solving, information and financial literacy and the significance of diversity awareness skills.
What Types of Classes Will I Take?
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Introduction to Human Resource Management
- MAN 1300
- Online
- 4 Credits
Focuses on the management and leadership of an organization's human resources. Explores the importance of establishing and administering the goals, policies and procedures of the organization.
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Introduction to Organizational Leadership
- LDR 2439
- Online
- 4 Credits
Examines the fundamental theory and practical application of organizational leadership in the context of diversity. Focuses on theoretical concepts and their practical applications to understand the chaotic and constantly changing world of organizations.
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Employment Law
- PLA 2476
- Online
- 4 Credits
Develops an understanding of selected legal issues involved in human resources management. Legal issues addressed include: labor relations, employee rights, sexual harassment, diversity and compensation and benefits law.
24 Courses to Complete
91 Credit Hours
Estimate Your Tuition
Rasmussen University is committed to making education more affordable for all students. Our tuition estimating tool can help you visualize the cost of your degree and see what savings opportunities are available to help you achieve it.
Tuition Estimator
Rasmussen University believes in helping you make your education as affordable as possible.
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What Should I Know Before I Enroll?
Entrance Requirements
Entrance requirements vary by School of Business program. We do not require enrolling students to submit standardized test scores; however, every entrant must have at least a high school diploma or the equivalent. No background check is required for this program, but pre-employment screenings, like background checks, may be required for future job opportunities.5
Transfer Student
We believe in giving credit where it’s due. You can get an estimate of your transfer credits without an official transcript in one business day (on average). Talk to an admissions advisor today, or explore our Transfer Policy page for our seamless credit policies designed to maximize credits, potentially save money and expedite graduation.
Help Paying for College
Higher education should be a manageable investment. Talk to an admissions advisor and learn how these programs can make it more affordable with self-directed assessments, credit for prior learning, loans and grants, scholarship opportunities, corporate grants and military discounts for those who qualify.
Where Can I Find Online Human Resources and Organizational Leadership Courses Near Me?
At Rasmussen University, we want our courses to be available on your schedule, not the other way around. Select programs are available for enrollment through a specific campus and nationally online, but students complete the courses online and are able to utilize online and on-campus support and resources. See below to find out where you can find an online Human Resources and Organizational Leadership program near you.
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Florida
Florida Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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Illinois*
Illinois Campuses
*This program is offered online in Illinois.
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Kansas
Kansas Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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Minnesota
Minnesota Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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North Dakota
North Dakota Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
