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