Why A Degree In Human Resource Management May Be For You

So you're deciding what to take in university. You are weighing your options and determining what is best for you. 

Will I  find a job with this degree?

Will I make a lot of money with this degree?

Will I be satisfied with this degree?

These are all questions you are probably asking yourself before you take the plunge into an educational commitment that will consume both your time and your money. It is important that you get it right.

If you haven't considered a degree in Human Resources Management, you should. It may be right for you.

Opportunities and Jobs

Most people who invest a large amount of time and money into something, expect something in return. In the case of investing in a degree, the expected return is a job. The reality is that the demand for some degrees is dropping faster each and every year. Fortunately, if you take a degree in Human Resource Management, you won't have to worry much about finding a job.

According to The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), the field of Human Resources is expected to grow faster than the average job by 5.2% annually until at least 2028. More information on the growing demand throughout the field can be found in the SHRM article of HR Manager Is One of the Most Promising Careers here.

High-Earnings Potential

Who doesn't want to make money? The price of an education appears to be rising faster than we (and our bank accounts) can keep up with. It is important that your return on investment is greater than the initial investment itself.

That is another reason why a degree in Human Resource Management may be right for you.

With a degree in Human Resource Management you will open the door to high-level HR jobs that you would be unable to get without a degree. The median average salary of a Human Resources Manager is over $113,000 per year according to the The Society of Human Resource Management. 

If you really want to explore some high paying jobs within the field, follow the link and read 3 High Paying Careers in Human Resources.

Self-Fulfillment 

Almost nothing is more important than feeling good about yourself and what you are doing. Nobody wants a job they don't like or that they feel meaningless in. More and more people are seeking careers in positions that allow them to make a difference and contribute to something larger than them; leaving a legacy perhaps.

A degree in Human Resource Management will give you that feeling of worth both during your education and after. 

Jobs in Human Resource Management allow you to have a major impact far beyond the position you hold.

Specializations include: 

training & development; 

recruitment & selection;

labour law & relations;

and workplace health & safety

All of these areas of specialization allow you to have a major impact on the organization you work for and the lives of those involved within the organization. The decisions you make based on the knowledge, skills and abilities gained from a degree in Human Resource Management will allow you to leave a positive legacy that will having lasting impact.

Conclusion

It is clear why a degree in Human Resource Management is being considered by so many people. With opportunities and jobs, high-earnings potential, and self-fulfillment all a result of investing in such degree; the time and money is well worth.

Take the plunge! Apply to get a degree in Human Resources Management; you won't regret it.

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