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Program Overview
What career is most critical to every business or company? Human Resources is a demanding field, but Madison College can prepare you. The Human Resource (HR) Management program at Madison College has many options to fit your lifestyle.
The Human Resource (HR) Certificate (only 12 credits) is flexible for you to choose the basic knowledge such as payroll compensation, training and development, analysis and recruitment of staff jobs, and labor laws and employee relations.
To obtain a higher leadership degree, the HR Management Associate degree will expand on those skills to include management techniques, finance, leadership, and effective human relations.
With a few more credits, you can earn a double major with a Business Management Associate degree to make you highly educated in the world of business.
Now is the time to obtain a degree that will get you into a career in the business world at a very low cost.
Program Details
- Students in the Human Resource Management program can attend full or part-time.
- Focus on current developments in key HR functions.
- Instructor insights into workplace challenges and opportunities for HR professionals.
- Hands-on career training through in-class simulations and real-world application.
- Build industry network through relationships with professional organizations such as the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Human Resource Management associate degree classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
- Madison - Truax
- Reedsburg
- Portage
- Fort Atkinson
- Watertown
Careers
Earning your associate degree in the Human Resources Management program at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for valuable work in:
- Recruiter
- Employment Verification Specialist
- HR Assistant
- Training Coordinator
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Compensation Specialist
- Job Analyst
- HR Manager
- Training Manager
- Labor Relations Specialist
- EEO Specialist
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2024-2025 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
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Admission
To Apply
Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities, so apply today!
International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.
Note: It is recommended to only apply for a semester that has already started if you are currently enrolled in classes or you have verified that classes are still available for that semester.
Application Dates
Spring 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is April 15, 2025
Summer 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is July 15, 2025
Fall 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is November 15, 2025
Admission Requirements
All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. Admission Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
2. Education Completion
Official transcripts must be sent from the institutions you attended and indicate one of the following:
- High school (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED transcript
- College transcript(s) showing:
- Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
- At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
- The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
- Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.
Additional Notes
- Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
- Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
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Transfer Opportunities
UW System Schools
The terms of the B.S in Human Services Leadership agreement are limited to students who complete selective A.A.S degrees and are admitted to the Human Services Leadership at UW-Oshkosh. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higherThe terms of the B.S in Leadership & Org Studies agreement are limited to students who complete selective A.A.S or A.A.A. degrees and are admitted to the Organizational Studies emphasis at UW-Oshkosh. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higherThis program-to-program articulation agreement between UW-Platteville and Madison College provides students with guaranteed admission into the UW-Platteville Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Human Resource Management major and to be awarded ALL Associate Degree credits toward the BBA Human Resource Management major after successful completion of their Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)-Degree at Madison CollegeWisconsin Private Schools
Students witn an AA, AS or AAS are Advanced Core. Advanced Core requires students to have earned at least 60 credits. Students transferring prior to completion or with less than 60 credits are standard core and credits are evaluated course by course.Student who earn an Associate Degree from Madison College can transfer a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 72 credits to Lakeland College to be applied to the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree.Completion of an A.A.S. Degree at Madison College after 2015, and meeting admission requirements for the Rader School of Business (RSOB) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) can earn a B.B.A degree in Technical Sales at MSOE.Bachelor of Science in Business Management and LeadershipOut-of-State Schools
Students who complete any associate degree at Madison Area Technical College will have no additional general education core curriculum requirements to meet but must satisfy the Kirkpatrick Signature Series requirement.Per the agreement, students must complete the associates of arts, associates of science or associates of applied science with an overall GPA of a 2.0 prior to transferring.Students graduating with an associate degree from MATC with a 2.0 GPA or higher are guaranteed admissions into CSU-Global and can transfer up to 64 semester credits from MATC to be applied toward earning a Bachelor’s Degree at CSU-Global.Franklin University will guarantee acceptance of Madison College graduates with an AA, AS, or AAS. Madison College graduates will have junior standing at Franklin University and may transfer up to 94 additional credits toward their baccalaureate degree. -
Career Outcomes
After completing the Human Resource Management program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:
- Create an organizational workforce plan.
- Develop training programs.
- Examine organizational total rewards programs.
- Incorporate employment law into business practices.
- Facilitate effective employee relations.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2021 2022 2023 Number of Program Graduates 21 29 10 Number of Surveys Sent 21 29 10 Number of Surveys Returned 16 15 7 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 16 13 7 Percent Available for Employment 100.0% 86.7% 100.0% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 0.0% 6.7% 0.0% Available for Employment
2021 2022 2023 Graduates Employed 15 11 5 Percent of Graduates Employed 93.8% 84.6% 71.4% Employed in Related Occupation 12 7 4 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 80.0% 63.6% 80.0% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 3 4 1 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 20.0% 36.4% 20.0% Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Seeking Employment 1 2 2 Percent Seeking Employment 6.3% 15.4% 28.6% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2021 2022 2023 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.5 3.5 3.4 Number of Satisfaction Responses 16 14 7 Very Satisfied (4) 9 8 3 Percent Very Satisfied 56.3% 57.1% 42.9% Satisfied (3) 6 5 4 Percent Satisfied 37.5% 35.7% 57.1% Unsatisfied (2) 1 1 0 Percent Unsatisfied 6.3% 7.1% 0.0% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2021 2022 2023 Number of Primary Reason Responses 16 14 7 Preparation for Getting a Job Percent Preparation for Getting a Job Career Change Percent Career Change Improvement of Existing Skills Percent Improvement of Existing Skills Preparation for Further Education Percent Preparation for Further Education Personal Interest Percent Personal Interest Other Percent Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2021 2022 2023 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 15 11 5 Before Enrollment 2 1 2 Percent Before Enrollment 13.3% 9.1% 40.0% While Attending the College 6 4 2 Percent While Attending the College 40.0% 36.4% 40.0% After Training at the College 7 6 1 Percent After Training at the College 46.7% 54.5% 20.0% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2021 2022 2023 Number of Employment Location Responses 15 12 5 In College District 8 8 3 Percent In College District 53.3% 66.7% 60.0% In Wisconsin, Not in District 7 2 0 Percent of In Wisconsin 46.7% 16.7% 0.0% Outside of Wisconsin 0 1 1 Percent Outside Wisconsin 0.0% 8.3% 20.0% Employer Location Unknown 0 1 1 Percent Location Unknown 0.0% 8.3% 20.0% Salary Trend 2021 2022 2023 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 10 5 4 Average Monthly Wage $4,052 $4,536 $4,663 Average Hourly Wage $23.56 $26.37 $27.11 Average Work Hours per Week 41.1 42.5 40.0 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 1 Average Hourly Wage $13.49 Average Work Hours per Week 26.0 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2023 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Dept of Transportation Financial Specialist Grand Casino Hinckley Talent Acquisition Specialist Hinckley MN Rock River Labs Inc Director of Human Resources Watertown State of Wisconsin Payroll & Benefits Specialist * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
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