Course Descriptions

HRM 510 Employment Law (3 cr. hrs.)
This course covers the major laws and programs that affect employers and employees in the workplace. Equal Employment Opportunity Act (EEOA), Affirmative Action, Fair Labor Standards Act (FMLA), and National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) are a sample of the regulations covered.


HRM 560 Diversity in the Workplace (3 cr. hrs.)
This course introduces students to the effects of diversity in organizational planning. Students will be prepared to lead a workforce of individuals from diverse cultures. A variety of approaches including case analyses and exercises will be used.
 

HRM 520 Recruitment/Retention/Evaluation of Employees (3 cr. hrs.)
This course examines the recruitment of employees, evaluation methods, and retention strategies in the workplace. Through analysis of various methods and strategies students will design recruitment, evaluation and retention programs for organizations. Case studies will also be utilized.


HRM 530 Human Resource Training/Development, Teamwork and Change Management (3 cr. hrs.)
This course develops expertise in construction and execution of training and development activities relevant to human resource issues. Teamwork and change management strategies are also developed through research studies. Case studies and role playing will also comprise assignments in this class.

HRM 590 Collective Bargaining Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Alternatives (3 cr. hrs.)
This course covers the managerial problems that arise in the union/management relationship, the structure and the nature of the union institution, its impact on employment relationship, and the government regulatory setting in which the collective bargaining process takes place. Respect for the human person will be emphasized. Simulations and case studies are used. Offered: Summer 2008

**The first five courses completed for the Graduate Management Certificate will transfer into the Masters in Human Resource Management (MAHRM) Program.  Nearly one-half of the MAHRM program will be completed and only six additional courses will be needed to complete the Master's degree.