Curriculum
alignment with the Society for Human Resource Management and
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards provides practical
education that prepares students for careers in growth industries.
Davenport,
Iowa, USA (April 23, 2014) -- Kaplan University, a leader in
higher education innovation, today announced two professional
designations for its School of Business with the Society for Human
Resource Management (SHRM) and the Certified Financial Planner Board
of Standards, Inc. (CFP® Board).
"Alignment
with the professional standards of these two organizations marks
another milestone in our work to synch the educational experience
with workplace realities. These achievements provide evidence of our
work to meet the needs of employers and further help our students
develop employable skills," said Thomas Boyd, dean of the Kaplan
University School of Business.
SHRM-designated
Human Resources Specializations
According
to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, opportunities in the human
resources sector are growing. Their research findings project 20.5
percent employment growth for HR specialists by 2020, leading to
61,600 new jobs and 36,700 replacement jobs. With this in mind,
Kaplan University School of Business has partnered with SHRM to align
the school's human resources curriculum in ways that help students
better develop the skills that employers value.
SHRM
- the world's largest professional HR association - has acknowledged
that the following programs at the Kaplan University School of
Business fully align with its HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates
for minimum content areas that should be studied by HR students at
the undergraduate and graduate levels:
• Master
of Business Administration with a specialization in human resources
• Master
of Science in Management with a specialization in human resources
• Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration with a career focus area in
human resources
For
more information on the human resources specialization programs at
Kaplan University School of Business and their alignment with SHRM,
visit: http://www.kaplanuniversity.edu/business/shrm.aspx.
CFP
Board-registered Financial Planning Specialization
As
many Americans are quickly reaching retirement age, the need for
personal financial planning expertise becomes more prevalent.
According to Money Magazine and Payscale.com, the financial planning
profession is expected to grow 41% by 2016. Certification from the
CFP Board can be a key differentiator for firms and individual
financial professionals seeking to demonstrate the quality of their
services and the value they provide to clients. The Master of Science
in Finance with a specialization in financial planning at the Kaplan
University School of Business is now offered as a CFP
Board-registered program. Through this affiliation, students in the
program will have access to curriculum content that helps them
prepare for the national CFP® Certification exam administered by the
CFP Board.
For
more information about the CFP-Board Certified financial planning
specialization at Kaplan University School of Business, visit:
http://www.kaplanuniversity.edu/business/cfp-board-registered.aspx.
About
Kaplan University
Kaplan
University offers a different school of thought for higher education.
It strives to help adult students unlock their talent by providing a
practical, student-centered education that prepares them for careers
in some of the fastest-growing industries. The University, which has
its main campus in Davenport, Iowa, and its headquarters in Chicago,
is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission
(http://www.ncahlc.org)
and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools. Kaplan University serves approximately 43,000 online and
campus-based students. The University has 11 campuses in Iowa,
Nebraska, Maryland and Maine, and Kaplan University Learning Centers
in Maryland, Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri and Florida.
Kaplan
University is part of Kaplan Higher Education Group and Kaplan, Inc.,
a leading international provider of educational and career services
for individuals, schools and businesses. Kaplan, Inc. serves
approximately 60,000 students online and through 56 campus-based
schools across the United States. Kaplan's higher education schools
offer a spectrum of academic opportunities, from certificates and
diplomas to graduate and professional degrees, including a juris
doctor degree. Kaplan serves students of all ages through a wide
array of offerings including higher education, test preparation,
professional training and programs for kids in grades K-12. Kaplan,
Inc. is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company and its largest
division. For more information, visit
http://www.kaplanuniversity.edu.
About
SHRM
The
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest
association devoted to human resource management. The Society serves
the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR
profession. Founded in 1948, SHRM has more than 250,000 members in
140 countries and more than 575 affiliated chapters.
About
CFP Board
The
mission of Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. is to
benefit the public by granting the CFP® certification and upholding
it as the recognized standard of excellence for personal financial
planning. The Board of Directors, in furthering CFP Board's mission,
acts on behalf of the public, CFP® professionals and other
stakeholders. CFP Board owns the certification marks CFP®, Certified
Financial Planner™, and the federally registered CFP (with flame
design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully
complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.
CFP Board currently authorizes nearly 69,000 individuals to use these
marks in the U.S.
Media
Contact:
Amy
Hawkinson
Kaplan
University School of Business
954-515-3603
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