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HRMT600 Human Resource Management (3 semester hours)
This course serves as an advanced course in human resource management with particular emphasis on the strategic planning process for each of the functions. Students will explore the historical evolution and philosophical foundation of the field as well as evaluate the current practices that are being used to support Human Resources in the workplace. Future human resource management challenges will be examined, and the emerging concept of strategic Human Resource professionals as business partners will be highlighted.
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HRMT601 Compensation and Benefits (3 semester hours)
This course serves as an advanced course in compensation and benefits with particular emphasis on global compensation and benefit issues. Students will explore strategic, operational and tactical approaches to global compensation and benefits as they relate to an overall corporate multinational strategy. There will be an examination of expatriate and local staff compensation and benefit practices as students prepare effective compensation and benefits strategies through case studies, class discussions and other assignments.
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HRMT602 Employment Law and Labor Relations (3 semester hours)
This course analyzes the legal framework and principles of employment law from a managerial perspective. Students will develop decision-making skills through scenarios involving various workplace situations. Topics include the agency-employment relationship, discrimination laws, bona fide occupational qualifications, employer negligence in hiring, background checks, employment tests, vicarious liability, sexual harassment, workplace violence, labor relations, working standards, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
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HRMT603 Human Resource Policy (3 semester hours)
This course is a comprehensive analysis of how human resource policies are formulated by evaluating the interdependence of human resource and operating functions. Students will have the opportunity to assess policies geared toward high profile HR areas such as talent management, Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulations, employee development and compensation. Emphasis will be placed on policies and strategies as they relate to managing an intergenerational workforce. Additional special topics include network security, workplace violence, and bullying.
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HRMT605 Strategic Human Resource Management Practices (3 semester hours)
The course examines the techniques, policies, processes, strategies, and practices used by companies and managers to leverage effectively and efficiently their human capital. Students will evaluate how HR practices are aligned with organizational objectives. Additional special topics include workforce planning and succession planning.
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HRMT610 Workforce Planning (3 semester hours)
Students in this class will master the basic concepts, theories, and skills of workforce planning. Workforce planning is a critical human resource function and practice about winning the “war for talent” in today’s workplace. This course will address issues of attracting, staffing, and retaining a high valued and productive workforce. Succession planning is a key concept to be examined as well. Other topics to be addressed in this course include aligning business and staffing needs; retirement and turnover; and developing competency models and the use of these models for staff development. The course will focus on case studies, scenarios, problem resolution, readings, and research.
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HRMT640 Organizational Strategies for Diversity and Inclusion (3 semester hours)
This course outlines methods for building diversity and inclusion in the overall organizational vision and strategy. The course explores efforts to include diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the organization. The coursework will allow for practice and evaluation of existing strategies. Finally, technologies used to track diversity and inclusion in organizations will be explored.
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HRMT641 Critical Perspectives on Diversity Management (3 semester hours)
This course examines concepts related to promoting equal opportunities and inclusion in organizations. The course includes effective strategies to encourage collaboration among employees who are from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. The course will highlight the best ways to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment to improve employee engagement and overall organizational performance.
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