Curriculum
Certificate in Human Resource Management (21 Credits)
MG 131 Principles of Management
Students are introduced to the basic functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the organization effectively and efficiently. Additional topics include social responsibility of the organization, decision-making, interpersonal skills, and organizational change. This course is generally offered once a year. 3 credits
MG 362 Human Resource Management
In this course, students study the vital role of utilizing people effectively to meet organizational objectives. Topics include planning personnel needs, recruiting and selecting employees, training and developing the workforce, performance evaluation, compensation, and the legal and social context in which human resource management must operate. P: MG 131. 3 credits
MG 367 Strategic Management
Students will analyze the concepts and formulation of business strategy in the complete business environment. Roles and actions of top management in developing and implementing policy and strategy will be examined and analyzed in diverse industries, various types and sizes of organizations, and in a variety of situations. P: MG 131. Generally offered twice a year. 3 credits
MG 335 Human Resource Law
In this course students examine the American labor force, the laws and regulations that protect it, and the federal agencies involved in enhancing worker’s rights. Union structure, operation, and relations will be discussed as well as employee relations in nonunion organizations and in the public sector. 3 credits
PY 232 Industrial'/Organizational Behavior
Concerns the application of psychological principles in organizational settings. Some topics which will be explored include: decision making, group and team dynamics, leadership, motivation, and stress in the workplace. Students will learn what makes for an effective workforce and how to best encourage it. P: PY 111 or MG 131. 3 credits
MG 337 Human Resource Recruiting and Selection
This course introduces the student to the importance of planning and conducting a needs assessment for effective and efficient recruiting. Students will also examine how and where to recruit, as well as the legal aspects of gathering a pool of potential candidates. Students will also learn the techniques of screening candidates to acquire those who best fit the organization’s needs. The course is a combination of theory and practical application. P: MG 362. 3 credits
MG 339 International Human Resource Management
Students will study the vital role of utilizing people effectively to meet the multinational corporation’s foreign country objectives. Topics include planning personnel needs, recruiting and selecting employees, training and developing the workforce, performance evaluation, compensation in the foreign country, as well as the foreign legal and social context in which human resource management must operate. P: MG 362. 3 credits