HRM 713 - Human Resource Management (4 Credit Hours)

Organizations are composed of groups of people who work together to achieve defined outcomes. Experience has proven time and again that the key factor which differentiates successful companies from those who struggle to survive is people who make up the employee base. While the human resources function is given the specific task of planning for and resolving many employee-related issues and needs, individual managers have direct responsibility and accountability for motivating and leading employees to achieve sustained organizational success. The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively with human resources to enhance the contributions of all employees to organizational effectiveness. Students will learn about the elements which drive business success, theories of motivation, and methods for creating a plan for maximizing the human capital of an organization.

Course Prerequisites - MGMT 707 or MHC 707

HRM 770 - Managing Hr From Strategic Perspective (4 Credit Hours)

The management of human resources in the business environment has evolved in recent years far beyond the traditional tasks of recruiting, qualifying and maintaining appropriate staffing levels. In this course, you will study the history of this evolution and how it has shaped the many-faceted role of today's typical business HR operation. You will study how today's forward-thinking companies have learned to leverage their human resources to distinguish themselves in the marketplace and gain a competitive advantage over their competitors. As you explore the concept of strategic human resources management, you also will review the design of organizational structures that facilitate the application of this essential HR concept. Prerequisite(s): Effectively Communicating & Collaborating (GRAD 703) and Achieving Organizational Effectiveness Through Human Resource Management (MBA 705).

Course Prerequisites - See Academic Advisor

HRM 771 - Mnging Talent to Maintn Prfrmnc Stndrds (4 Credit Hours)

While contemporary HR operations often serve many masters within the business organization, the critical functions of establishing and maintaining the quality of a company's workforce remain at the top of their list of responsibilities. In this course, you will explore the various HR strategies developed for attracting, selecting and retaining key talent. You will study how the application of HR strategies can be affected by organizational structure, time sensitivity and available skill sets. In addition, you will learn about the most current methods for measuring employee performance using an HR Scorecard that focuses on specific talents and abilities, as well as effective interventional approaches for improving employee performance. Prerequisite(s): Managing Human Resources From a Strategic Perspective (HRM 770).

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HRM 772 - Assessing & Meeting Future Ldrshp Needs (4 Credit Hours)

Today's business leaders face many responsibilities, including the development of a sufficient pool of leadership talent to meet the organization's current and future needs. In this course, you will learn the various steps involved in responding to this challenge. You will study methods for assessing an organization's strategic direction and goals, and how they affect current and desired organizational structure. You also will learn to measure an organization's current leadership capabilities, as well as how to develop strategies for succession planning, ensuring the organization's future leadership needs will be met.

HRM 8240 - Foundations of Human Resource Management (4 Credit Hours)

Organizations across the globe are composed of groups of people working together to achieve goals that include organizational success, employee growth and contribution, and contribution to the larger community. The defining factor that differentiates the most successful companies from those that struggle to survive is the people who make up the employee base. While the Human Resources function has the specific task of planning for and resolving many employee issues and needs, individual managers and employees have direct responsibility and accountably for achieving sustained organizational success. Organizations that invest in their employees and develop workplace environments that encourage full employee engagement are rewarded with a competitive advantage in the marketplace. This course provides students with an opportunity to learn the knowledge and skills needed to enhance the contributions of all employees in support of an organization's purpose. Student's research will analyze trends and issues influencing the development and application of these elements within contemporary organizations. Additionally, students will come to understand the benefits afforded to organizations that create, craft and maintain a rich, empowering culture. Credit cannot be earned in HRM 8240 by students who already have credit for HRM 840.

Course Prerequisites - GRAD 888 or ENG 8010, ENG 800 or ENG 8020

HRM 8250 - Strategic Human Resource Management (4 Credit Hours)

In Strategic Human Resource Management, students will analyze workforce management processes in light of their strategic importance. This will include an examination of the relationships between traditional human resource functions and the various business functions so that efficiency and effectiveness are balanced and optimized. Students will also review these processes and relationships in both the domestic and global environments now and in the future. Further, students conduct research to explore trends within the discipline of Human Resource Management that have a positive impact upon employee engagement as well as the productivity and profitability of an organization. Credit cannot be earned in HRM 8250 by students who already have credit for HRM 850.

Course Prerequisites - GRAD 888 or ENG 8010, ENG 800 or ENG 8020

HRM 8260 - Leading Organizational Transformation (4 Credit Hours)

In this course, students will evaluate the process of change as related to the principles and practices of various types of organizations. Students will conduct research into the area of total rewards to determine what influences are leading many organizations to implement progressive human resource practices. Students will apply this learning to examine change processes and techniques used to facilitate transformational change in order to enhance employee engagement and organizational success. Students will also understand the business case supporting why companies should invest in their employees and internal cultures, regardless of industry affiliation, company size and/or revenue generation and apply this research to examine the processes and techniques for facilitating transformational change. Credit cannot be earned in HRM 8260 by students who already have credit for HRM 860.

Course Prerequisites - GRAD 888 or ENG 8010, ENG 800 or ENG 8020

HRM 840 - Foundations of Human Resource Management (4 Credit Hours)

Organizations across the globe are composed of groups of people working together to achieve goals that include organizational success, employee growth and contribution, and contribution to the larger community. The defining factor that differentiates the most successful companies from those that struggle to survive is the people who make up the employee base. While the Human Resources function has the specific task of planning for and resolving many employee issues and needs, individual managers and employees have direct responsibility and accountably for achieving sustained organizational success. Organizations that invest in their employees and develop workplace environments that encourage full employee engagement are rewarded with a competitive advantage in the marketplace. This course provides students with an opportunity to learn the knowledge and skills needed to enhance the contributions of all employees in support of an organization's purpose. Student's research will analyze trends and issues influencing the development and application of these elements within contemporary organizations. Additionally, students will come to understand the benefits afforded to organizations that create, craft and maintain a rich, empowering culture.

Course Prerequisites - ENG 800

HRM 850 - Strategic Human Resource Management (4 Credit Hours)

In Strategic Human Resource Management, students will analyze workforce management processes in light of their strategic importance. This will include an examination of the relationships between traditional human resource functions and the various business functions so that efficiency and effectiveness are balanced and optimized. Students will also review these processes and relationships in both the domestic and global environments now and in the future. Further, students conduct research to explore trends within the discipline of Human Resource Management that have a positive impact upon employee engagement as well as the productivity and profitability of an organization.

Course Prerequisites - ENG 800

HRM 860 - Leading Organizational Transformation (4 Credit Hours)

In this course, students will evaluate the process of change as related to the principles and practices of various types of organizations. Students will conduct research into the area of total rewards to determine what influences are leading many organizations to implement progressive human resource practices. Students will apply this learning to examine change processes and techniques used to facilitate transformational change in order to enhance employee engagement and organizational success. Students will also understand the business case supporting why companies should invest in their employees and internal cultures, regardless of industry affiliation, company size and/or revenue generation and apply this research to examine the processes and techniques for facilitating transformational change.

Course Prerequisites - ENG 800