Class activities and projects introduce real-life examples of HRIS functions and analytical methods. Enrollment in this course is a prerequisite of the Professional Practicum. A study of legal issues affecting the management of human resources in organizations. Topics include employee rights, discrimination in the workplace, affirmative action, and labor relations. An introduction to the consultation process and the theory, research and models of organizational development.
Students explore the activities of managing change and acting as change agent.
Professional Communications for Managers focuses on the development of oral and written communication competence in the context of effective managerial decision-making. The course addresses how to inform and persuade audiences both inside and outside the organization. The Master of Science in management with a specialization in Human Resources Management enables professionals to develop the strategic, managerial, and change management skills essential for building business partnerships within organizational settings. The curriculum addresses such key topics as legal issues regulating human resources practices, selecting and recruiting employees, compensation and benefits, human resources information systems, reward systems, and strategic human resources planning. At the heart of the curriculum are opportunities for students to design and test strategies in real world settings.