Accelerated Human Resource Management Bachelor's Courses

Human Resource Coursework

HRM-3000: Total Rewards: It’s More Than Money (3 hours)

Consideration of the concept of total rewards as a strategy to reach business objectives. The components of total rewards and the tools available to an employer that may be used to attract, motivate and retain employees will be covered within the framework of designing a total rewards plan.

RM-3100: Strategic HR Management and Planning (3 hours)

Examining the HR professional’s role in contributing to the strategic plan of the organization. Understanding how professionals work closely with senior leaders to develop effective HR operations that align with business goals and objectives. An exploration of today’s competitive global marketplace and effective planning is covered. Learning about the development of a vision and mission and how HR is a partner in executing and delivering meaningful results is addressed.

HRM-3300: Business Ethics, Labor Relations, Safety and Health (3 hours)

Exploration of the workplace relationship between the employer and employee. It further studies relationships and working conditions that balance employer and employee needs and rights in support of the organization’s strategic goals and values.

HRM-4000: Human Resource Analytics for Business Decisions (3 hours)

An overview of Human Resource analytics and their relationship to a company reaching its strategic goals. Through the systematic collection, analysis and interpretation of data, business decision-making and planning are enhanced. The HR professional must understand the business to add value and make a meaningful impact to the bottom line.

HRM-4700: Workforce Planning (3 hours)

This course provides an overview of the Human Resource business cycles and the role of an HR professional as an internal consultant. Good workforce planning and the multiple impacts on a business are reviewed. The process used to generate business intelligence to inform the business of the current, transition and future impact of the external and internal environment is examined. Learning how HR must ensure the right people with the right skills are in the right roles will be presented. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all courses required for the HRM major

Management Coursework

SOC-2010: Introduction to Sociology (3 hours)

An introduction to the basic concepts, theories, methods and findings of sociology necessary for analysis of social groups, organizations and institutions. IAI: S7900.

MGT-2011: Contemporary Business Law (3 hours)

This course surveys legal principles and issues concerning business. It explains the U.S. legal system and the legal environment of commerce and trade. The course details elements of contract law, the Uniform Commercial Code, administrative law and types of negotiable instruments. It also provides an overview of criminal law, tort law and constitutional law that affect business. It explores business ethics and corporate social responsibility applied to modern-day business problems. The course broadly addresses employment law and consumer protection. Replaces: MGT-2010 and CBUS-4040.

MGT-2041: Leading Teams and Groups in a Global Environment (3 hours)

This course presents leadership as an influence relationship that involves the organization’s mission, vision and purpose. Business leaders need soft and hard skills used with integrity to shape culture and values, create change, and inspire and motivate teams particularly in a virtual environment. Principled team and group leadership qualities are developed intentionally to empower followers using human skills, communication [including communication using technology] skills, and teamwork. The course examines leadership theory applied to teams, and applies strategies, processes, and techniques to enable optimal interdependent and collaborative performance in a virtual and face-to-face environment. Replaces:OMP-4431.

MGT-4030: Human Resource Management (3 hours)

Management’s responsibilities regarding the recruitment, selection, hiring, development, promotion and separation of employees. Replaces: OMP-4440. Prerequisite: C or higher in MGT-2001.

MGT-4040: Organizational Behavior (3 hours)

Examines the theories, practices, and processes of management and organizational behavior. Emphasizes applications of theory to practice and learning from experiential activities. Prerequisite: C or higher in MGT-2001.

OMP-4000: Group and Organizational Dynamics (3 hours)

Small group communication, dealing with positive feedback, principles of small discussions. Project planning, managing people, small group participation, re-engineering organizations. Understanding interpersonal communications, brainstorming process, decision-making and conflict resolution, and diagnosing group effectiveness.

OMP-4020: Systems Approach to Organizational Change (3 hours)

Nature and meaning of systems, boundaries and environments, mission statements, organizational structures, relationships, rewards, power and procedures. Diagnosing problems in organizations. Preparing for, implementing and managing change.