Human Resource Management (HRM)

HRM 456   Training and Development 3 credits

This course focuses on the fundamental concepts and practices necessary to design, deliver, and evaluate effective training programs. Students will explore topics such as conducting training, evaluating training outcomes, calculating training return on investment (ROI), linking performance and career development needs to training, and understanding the role of training and learning management systems as a competitive advantage.

HRM 460   Employment Law 3 credits

This course provides students with an overview of employment law and its implications for human resource management. Students will explore key legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), labor laws, Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act). Students will gain a solid understanding of their rights and responsibilities as HR professionals in ensuring legal compliance and promoting fair and inclusive workplaces.

HRM 465   Managing Total Rewards 3 credits

This course will equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to effectively manage compensation and benefits programs, make informed decisions, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in an evolving business environment. Students will explore key concepts, principles, and strategies related to compensation management, including base pay systems, compliance and regulatory issues, compensation philosophy, pay increases, incentives, internal equity, market-based strategies, and salary survey analysis.

HRM 475   Staffing, Recruiting, and Performance Management 3 credits

This course explores the critical role of employee relations and staffing management in creating a positive work environment and ensuring legal compliance within organizations. Students will delve into topics such as career development as a retention tool, employment laws governing employment relationships, managing a multigenerational workforce, resolving disputes and complaints, workplace privacy, HR's role in staffing management, performance management, recruitment practices, selection methods, and compliance matters.

HRM 480   Strategic Human Resource Management 3 credits

This course explores the dynamic field of strategic HR management, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive organizational success through effective people management and the use of a human resource information system. Students will examine various topics, including change management, competitive strategy, HR performance metrics, organizational development, trends in HR, managing workforce changes, mergers and acquisitions, outsourcing, rightsizing/downsizing, sustainability, and the environmental context of business. By exploring these key areas, students will gain a deep understanding of how HR practices contribute to organizational effectiveness and sustainability.

HRM 498   Internship 1-12 credits