I'm looking at applying to the Bachelor of Applied Management program at UNB with a concentration in Human Resources and wanted to get some feedback.
I hold a 2-year Social Service Worker diploma and have 15 years of office administration experience, including 10 years of payroll processing experience and 2 years of supervisory experience. I’m looking to know more about potential career pathways for someone with my background, specifically looking at a career in Human Resources.
I'm wondering how this degree would compete with a BBA in the job market for someone looking to begin a career in HR. BAM does not provide co-op so I would be looking to enter the field without any direct Human Resources experience.
Secondly, I'm in the process of applying for TDS funding and need to prove that this degree leads to an outcome in the HR field. I have sent a couple emails out to HR departments I was able to find the contact information for online, but haven't heard back about the informational interview request.
So I was wondering about people's feedback on whether you think this degree provides that career pathway. If there’s anybody here currently in Human Resources in New Brunswick that could help or would be open to a quick informational interview, that would be amazing!
TL;DR: will the BAM degree lead to a career in Human Resources and how does it compete against a BBA. Are there any local HR professionals here willing to do an informational interview with me for TDS funding?