Human Resource Management Associate Degree

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Online & In-Person

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99%

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99% of our recent graduates report they are satisfied with their Madison College education.

$56k

Annual Salary

Our recent graduates of this program reported an average starting salary of $55,956.

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Human Resource Management

Program Number: 101162

Your Degree:

Associate Degree

Area of Study:

Business

Delivery Method:

100% Online
Some Online/Some In Person

Estimated Time to Complete:

60 Credits | Finish degree in 2 years

Financial Aid Available

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$11,116.30

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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
Program Video
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Your Advantage at Madison College
Learn from experienced human resource professionals!
Classes are offered at convenient times and locations.
Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2025-2026 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.
First Semester
10-102-134
Introduction to Business
3 credits
10-116-145
Introduction to Human Resources
3 credits
10-106-100
Mindset for Success
3 credits
10-801-195
Written Communication
3 credits
Select one of the following:
10-104-102
Marketing Principles
3 credits
10-114-130
Personal Finance
3 credits
10-106-107
Business Document Applications
3 credits
Second Semester
10-106-109
Business Spreadsheet Applications
3 credits
10-116-147
Wage, Salary & Benefits Admin
3 credits
10-116-149
Effective Staffing
3 credits
10-116-152
Organizational Training and Development
3 credits
10-801-196
Oral/Interpersonal Communication
3 credits
Third Semester
10-101-111
Accounting 1 - Principles
4 credits
10-102-143
Organizational Management
3 credits
10-116-148
Employee Relations
3 credits
10-116-168
Employment Law
3 credits
10-804-144
Math of Finance
3 credits
Fourth Semester
10-101-154
Payroll Accounting
1 credit
10-102-132
Strategic Leadership
3 credits
10-102-135
Project Management Fundamentals
3 credits
10-116-169
Human Resources Capstone
1 credit
10-809-195
Economics
3 credits
10-809-199
Psychology Of Human Relations
3 credits
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
Spring 2026
Application open
Application completion deadline is April 15, 2026
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
Submit official transcripts from the institutions you attended that indicate one of the following:
High school completion (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
GED/HSED completion
College transcript or Madison College experience 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
Credits completed at Madison College are evaluated and do not require a transcript
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
UW Madison
Students who complete the Associate degree in Human Resource Management at Madison College, submit the Declaration of Intent to Participate, and meet specified levels of academic achievement as outlined in this transfer agreement will be guaranteed direct admission to the UW-Madison School of Business Online BBA-Human Resources program.
UW Oshkosh
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 higher
UW Oshkosh
The 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 higher
UW Platteville
This 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 College
Wisconsin Private Schools
Concordia University
Students with 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.
Lakeland University
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.
Milwaukee School of Engineering
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.
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Leadership
Out-of-State Schools
Bellevue University
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.
Capella University
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.
Colorado State University Global Campus
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
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.

Graduate Summary

Graduate Report Summary Overview
Count Percents	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
Count Percents	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
Count Percents	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
Count Percents	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
Count Percents	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)
Count Percents	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
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**
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