Human Resources Management (HRM or HR) is the strategic approach to the effective management of people in a company or organization in a way that creates a competitive advantage.

Human resources managers recruit, hire, plan, direct, and deploy the organization’s employees. They are employed in nearly every industry. Most work in offices and work full-time during regular business hours, although some must travel to attend professional meetings or recruit employees.

Associate of Applied Science
Human Resources and Organizational Management
(60 credit hours)

Certificate Level 1
(21 credit hours)

All courses taken for Human Resources Management certificates also apply to the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.

The Human Resources and Organizational Management Program at Collin College incorporates courses that will help you learn at your level.

The degree and certificate programs are designed to prepare students for a variety of positions in Human Resources.

The programs can open doors for you in the business world while laying the groundwork for continued study.

Careers in Human Resources:
Human Resources Assistants
HR Data Analysts
Human Resources Specialists
Human Resources Managers
Compensation Analysts
Employee Relations Specialists
Benefit Managers

Contact Information:

Julia Williams, PHR, SHRM-CP
Professor of Human Resources & Organizational Management
jmwilliams@collin.edu