Human Resource Management Concentration at Albertus Magnus College
Concentration Human Resource Management
Where Will Your Degree Take You?
Human Resources Assistant
Personnel Recruiters
Payroll & Timekeepers
First-line Supervisor/Manager of Administrative Employees
Labor Relations Specialist
Human Resource Generalist
Program Of Study - International Business Management Concentration - 48 credits -
Core Requirements for all Business Management Majors (24 credits)
BE 161 Financial Accounting
In this introductory course, we will introduce students to accounting principles and procedures, and to the processes by which financial transactions are recorded, classified, and analyzed to help business decision-makers. Students will learn to prepare and interpret financial statements. This course is generally offered once a year. 3 credits
BE 162 Managerial Accounting
An introduction to the use of accounting information by managers. Topics include the use of accounting information for planning and control, performance evaluation, decision- making, and the statement of cash flows, as well as financial statement analysis. P: BE 161. This course is generally offered once a year. 3 credits
BE 202 Statistics for Business and Economics
Students will be introduced to the basic principles of statistical analysis that are useful in effective business decision-making. Some topics covered include descriptive statistics, probability and random events, sampling, and estimation. P: MA 111. This course is generally offered twice each year. 3 credits
BE 205 Principles of Microeconomics
Microeconomic concepts and tools will be utilized to evaluate the economic behavior of individuals. The “invisible” market forces (price mechanism) and external forces (social, cultural, political, and legal forces) will be explored and examined from personal perspectives as well as their aggregate effect on the economy. General Education choice for Part B. This course is generally offered once a year. 3 credits
BE 265 Corporate Financial Management
Students will study the financing, valuation, and organization of business firms. Topics include: financial analysis, capital budgeting, valuation of corporate assets, long and short-term sources of funding, and cost of capital. P: BE 162. This course is offered once a year. 3 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 231 Principles of Marketing
This course introduces students to common methods of planning and implementing decisions with respect to product, price, promotion, and channels of distribution, as organizations strive to satisfy the needs and wants of the market while achieving the goals of the organization in a dynamic environment. This course is generally offered once a year. 3 credits
MG 391W Business Capstone
The objective of this capstone course is to provide the student with the opportunity to integrate knowledge gained from all other business courses through the analysis of case studies and simulations. Students learn to formulate strategic decisions that guide the future direction of the organization. P: Senior standing and completion of BE 161, BE 205, MG 131, MG 231, and 5 courses in the student’s concentration. This course meets the “W” course requirement. This course is generally offered twice each year. 3 credits
All Business Management majors are required to take one of the following computer courses:
CIS 115 Computer Essentials
A general description of the use of computers in business and an introduction to solving practical business problems using the microcomputer. Topics include basic computer architecture, input/output devices, and storage devices. Microcomputer topics concentrate on five areas: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, and communications. Microsoft Office is used. This course is designed for those who feel they need an introductory computer course. This course is generally offered twice each year. 3 credits
CIS 171 Business Spreadsheet Development
A detailed description of the use, design, and development of complex spreadsheets to solve business problems. Topics include graphing, macro development, and other advanced spreadsheet features and techniques. Principles of good spreadsheet design are emphasized throughout the course. Special emphasis will be placed on accounting software applications. Microsoft Excel is one of the packages used in this course. This course is generally offered once a year. 3 credits
CIS 388 Project Management
This course covers principles, practices, and techniques for the management of business and technology projects. Topics include: project planning, scheduling, performing cost estimates, risk analysis, implementation and control, and project termination. This course uses the Microsoft Project Management software package extensively. 3 credits
Human Resource Management Concentration (48 credits) (24 credits + 24 core credits listed)
BE 135W Business Communications or BE 204 Principles of Macroeconomics
This introductory course in written and oral communications will enable students to become more effective business communicators. Special focus is given to selecting and using visual aids and PowerPoint to enhance presentations. This course meets the “W” course requirement. This course is generally offered twice each year. 3 credits
BE 204 Principles of Macroeconomics
Survey of introductory macroeconomics with focus on economic growth, unemployment, and inflation. Topics covered include national income, fiscal policy, money, the banking system, and monetary policy. Balance of payments and currency exchange rate issues are analyzed. General Education choice for Part B. This course is generally offered once 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
MG 337 Human Resource Recruiting and Selection
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
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. This course is generally offered every other year. 3 credits
MG 380 Management Internship
This is a field-based course in which students gain on-site employment experience in a local business establishment for 120 contact hours per 3 credits. The student is responsible for maintaining an integrative journal and completing other academic requirements. A student may repeat this course only once, and the second internship must be in a different place of employment. P: 12 credits in the Business Administration and Management Department plus junior or senior standing. 3 - 12 credits
CIS TBD Select one of the designated CIS courses