Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno
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Join a growing field: Human Resources
Courses and Programs

According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment is projected to grow by 22 percent between 2008 and 2018 for all human resources, training, and labor relations managers and specialists occupations, much faster than the average for all occupations. College graduates and those who have earned certification should have the best job opportunities.

In response to rising demand, Extended Studies has developed programs designed to meet the changing needs of HR professionals across the state, the region and the nation. Northern Nevada’s leading provider of human resources education for more than 20 years, the University of Nevada, Reno offers courses and certificates designed for those working in a wide range of roles and with varying experience in human resources and related fields.
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The online Executive MBA from the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno

Designed to accommodate the schedules of mid-career executives and experienced professionals, The Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program is offered online, allowing professionals to continue working while earning their EMBA. The program focuses on managerial skills in problem identification and analysis, and the application of managerial skills to real-world solutions.

Study with some of the nation’s best business faculty from our part-time MBA program — ranked by BusinessWeek in 2011 as one of the top five part-time MBAs in the country. Learn more »

 

 

KIDS University – June 17-Aug. 2, 2013!

KIDS UOnline registration available, starting March 23! Each summer, Extended Studies presents KIDS University, a fun and educational day camp open to children entering grades 2-8, offered in seven weeklong sessions. Sessions are held on the University campus, and some include field trips. KIDS U features programs and activities to energize kids' minds and bodies. Full-day sessions run Monday-Friday, from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., with a lunch break followed by afternoon recreational activities. Half-day participants may be picked up at 12:15 p.m. For more information click here or call (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928.


UNR's business and education online graduate programs ranked in U.S. News & World Report's "2013 Best Online Education Programs"

Extended Studies and Online and Independent Learning are pleased to announce that three of our online graduate programs, offered in partnership with the College of Business and the College of Education, were recognized recently by U.S. News & World Report. The College of Business saw its online Executive MBA ranked 55th in the "Best Online Graduate Business Programs," and two College of Education online master's degrees offered in partnership with Extended Studies were ranked 52nd in the "Best Online Graduate Education Programs." The rankings were released by U.S. News & World Report as part of its "2013 Best Online Education Programs" report. See the University's Jan. 2013 announcement in NEVADAToday.


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HRCI*Courses marked with an asterisk have been approved for six to 18 general or strategic credit hours toward PHR, SPHR or GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI). Use of the HRCI seal is not an endorsement by HRCI of program quality. For more information, visit http://www.hrci.org.