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Occupational Safety, Health and Environment (top-up) BachelorsUniversity of Greenwich - United KingdomAcross the world there is increasing demand for qualified and professional safety and hygiene professionals. Their roles and responsibilities now often encompass environmental issues. This programme is a novel approach... Show More Across the world there is increasing demand for qualified and professional safety and hygiene professionals. Their roles and responsibilities now often encompass environmental issues. This programme is a novel approach to delivering health, safety and hygiene training and will allow a wider range of applicants to gain access to this growing field of employment. Students who do not have an appropriate qualification in health and safety or occupational hygiene are required to successfully complete an introductory 'prerequisite' course before further study. Students wishing to register with the British Occupational Hygiene Society must complete a dissertation on occupational hygiene. The courses are delivered by distance learning combined with local tutorial support. Students are registered at a distance learning centre most convenient for them. This programme is accredited by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and to Certificate level for the British Occupational Hygiene Society. The university is investing £76 million in a new building to house the campus library, TV studios and academic facilities for disciplines including architecture, design and construction. Stockwell Street is a short walk from the Greenwich Campus and this programme will be delivered there from 2014. The aims of the programme are:
To enable safety professionals from a wide range of backgrounds to achieve graduate status. Entry RequirementsApplicants should have: A degree or equivalent in an appropriate science- or engineering-related subject OR a Diploma, Higher Diploma, HND, Advanced Diploma or Professional Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) fields, with evidence of having gained substantial knowledge, skills and experience OR appropriate professional qualifications with relevant professional experience in the OSH field. • Applicants who do not possess a NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent will be required to successfully complete the Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Practice course prior to commencing the programme. • IELTS with a minimum score of 6.0 or TOEFL with a minimum score of 550 for non-english applicants. • Applicants are expected to be working in an appropriate professional field. Other Fees |
$4,538 Domestic $10,588 International |
24 Months Fulltime |
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Human Resources MastersHerzing University - United StatesAn MBA in Human Resources can put you in a great position for career growth in one of today’s fastest growing fields. Overall employment in human resources, training, and labor relations occupations is projected to g... Show More An MBA in Human Resources can put you in a great position for career growth in one of today’s fastest growing fields. Overall employment in human resources, training, and labor relations occupations is projected to grow by 22% by 2018. Legislation and court rulings revising standards in occupational safety and health, equal employment opportunity, wages, healthcare, retirement plans, and family leave, among others, will increase demand for all professionals with a bachelor’s degree. However, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a master’s degree or MBA is highly recommended for those seeking general and top management jobs.
Careers Upon completion of your MBA in Human Resources, you’ll be fully prepared to handle a wide range of well-paid positions. Sample career titles include:
Human Resources Manager Entry Requirements1. Prior Degree Requirement: Prospective graduate students must have completed a bachelor’s or graduate degree from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or have completed a three- or four-year bachelor’s degree at a foreign college or university recognized as degree-granting by the government of that country. Students must have a bachelor's degree with a major in business or a related discipline to be admitted to this MBA program. Students without a bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline must enroll in the Master of Business Administration in Business Management (MBABM) program. 2. Program Grade Point Average (PGPA): Prospective graduate students must have achieved a PGPA of 2.70 or better for all undergraduate courses attempted or a PGPA of 3.00 or better for at least 6.00 semester credit hours of graduate study, as evidenced by an official transcript from each college or university attended. 3. Interview: Prospective graduate students must complete an interview with the graduate program chair or a Herzing University admissions representative.
1. A certified copy of college transcripts, which includes all courses pertinent to receiving the bachelor’s degree, evaluated by a transcript
2. A notarized statement of financial support or a certified government sponsor letter indicating that tuition will be paid in advance of 3. Proof of English-language proficiency through any one of the following: a. A score of 550 or higher on the paper-based TOEFL. b. A score of 213 or higher on the computer-based TOEFL. c. A score of 80 or higher on the internet-based TOEFL. d. A score of 6.0 or higher on the IELTS. e. Documentation of successful completion from a University-approved college preparatory ESL program of an intermediate English course from an accredited designated ESL center college or university or an ESL center. f. Documentation of a minimum of 4 years of successful completion of secondary studies (i.e., high-school level) in an English-speaking school whose language of instruction is English. g. Documentation of successful completion of post-secondary studies (i.e., college-level) in English (a minimum of 12 semester hours) h. Documentation of successful completion of 4 years of secondary English language studies and one semester (or equivalent) of college-level English from an accredited college or university. i. Documentation of alternative measures of English language proficiency, as deemed appropriate by Herzing University. Other Fees |
$12,480 Domestic $12,480 International |
24 Months Fulltime |
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