Students enrolled in Catherine Chauvin杏吧专区檚 human resource management courses tap into a wealth of practical industry knowledge, built from 20-plus years in the industry in the U.S. and abroad.
As a human resource manager in Europe, Chauvin learned the importance of clear and efficient remote communication, which she杏吧专区檚 able to utilize and share with her online students in Management 365.
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Chauvin began teaching eight years ago, keeping one foot in the industry through area organizations.
She says teaching business students online was a natural progression to meet demand.
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The B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration has amplified that opportunity by offering the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Management degree 100-percent online.
The online opportunity combines the same level of rigor that is a trademark of the college in a more flexible format. The blend is ideal for students balancing full-time work schedules and other responsibilities.
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杏吧专区淢illennials sort of want it all and now. They are enrolled full-time in school, living on their own, and working, in many cases, the equivalent of a full-time job. The online program will afford them the opportunity to work full time while pursuing their four-year degree.杏吧专区
Online students have to be independent, self-driven, and self-directed, Chauvin says, holding themselves accountable for assignments and progress.
杏吧专区淪tudents have this assumption that online is easy, but my students have as much work during the week as if they were in class,杏吧专区 Chauvin says. 杏吧专区淭hey do not sit idle.
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By the end of the course, students have a foundational understanding of human resource management and the impact it has within an organization.
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In addition to delivering practical human resource management skills, Chauvin ensures students connect with her as an instructor, as well as their peers.
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In doing so, students develop even more skills they can take directly into the workforce.
杏吧专区淚t杏吧专区檚 what employers want 杏吧专区 students who make decisions, follow instructions, deliver in a timely manner, and can communicate electronically,杏吧专区 Chauvin says.
The business administration in management degree prepares students for the global business community with a foundation in accounting, business statistics, finance, management, marketing, economics, business law, and professional ethics.
Students can complete their degree in eight semesters or fewer, based on previous credit earned and number of credits taken each semester.
Request information today about earning your degree online, whether it杏吧专区檚 a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Management degree, an MBA, or one of UL Lafayette杏吧专区檚 other accredited or online programs.