Would you hire me for a Human Resources job with a BSBA in Human Resources from Capella University?

Yeah, I wanted to know if a degree from that college would prevent me from getting a job

3 Comments on “Would you hire me for a Human Resources job with a BSBA in Human Resources from Capella University?”

  1. 1 bad_zen said at 9:52 AM on May 20th, 2010:

    That would depend on a wide variety of other factors, mainly your grades, how you presented in an interview, and what your other qualifications/qualities are. Education is just one piece of the puzzle.

  2. 2 rtfm said at 9:55 AM on May 20th, 2010:

    I wouldn’t hold that degree against you, if that’s what you’re asking.

    However, there are people who would.

  3. 3 CollegeUser said at 10:27 AM on May 20th, 2010:

    The Chronicle of Higher Education recently published an article about the concerns that HR directors have about Capella University and similar schools. That article stated,

    “Silvia Guzman, regional human-resources manager for ProTec Building Services, likens online degrees to diploma mills or institutions that advertise on career Web sites promising to help you earn a degree in a year.

    “The online degree is not weighed as heavily as a traditional degree,” says Ms. Guzman, who hires people for a range of positions, including publishing, administration, and building engineering. “It’s almost like, oh, you’re purchasing a degree.”

    She mentioned several universities that raise red flags for her when she sees them on résumés, including Capella University, an accredited for-profit online institution, and the University of Phoenix, an accredited for-profit institution that has both classroom and online programs.”

    You may also find what others think about Capella University here – http://www.capellafacts.org/capella_university_reviews.html

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