Human Resource Management (HRMT)

HRMT 308. Human Resource Management. 1 Unit.

This class provides students with a survey of the field of human resource management (HRM). Specifically, students will acquire knowledge of the processes, practices, and systems that support the strategic direction of the business through acquiring, training and development, appraising, and compensating employees, as well as attending to labor relations, health and safety, and fairness concerns in the workplace. Students will learn the centrality of effective human resource management to employee satisfaction and productivity, as well as to maximizing competitiveness and to attaining organizational goals.

HRMT 320. Recruitment and Selection. 1 Unit.

Attracting, selecting, and retaining employees are essential human resource management activities that contribute to an organization’s success. This course provides an overview of workforce planning, job analysis and design, recruitment and selection processes, legal and compliance issues, and retention and succession planning strategies. Students will learn the role of talent management in creating a high-performing workforce and supporting organizational goals. Prerequisite: HRMT 308 or MGMT 306.

HRMT 321. Employment Law. 1 Unit.

In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of labor and employment law and will explore the roles and responsibilities of employers and unions. Students will study the law regulating the employer-employee relationship and questions of public policy relating to employment litigation. This course also surveys the law governing disputes between employers and employees, with an emphasis on federal statutes. Prerequisite: HRMT 308 or BLAW 407 or BLAW 408.

HRMT 322. Managing Employee Performance and Learning. 1 Unit.

Human capital is a vital driver of an organization’s ability to execute its strategies and establish a sustainable competitive advantage. The performance management and learning processes selected and implemented by an organization play a critical role in aligning organizational goals to employees’ performance and leveraging human capital capabilities to achieve those goals. This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth study of the concepts, processes, and issues associated with managing performance and learning in the workplace. Attention will be given to planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating performance management systems and learning efforts. Prerequisite: MGMT 306 or HRMT 308.

HRMT 397. Human Resource Management Internship. 0.5 or 1 Units.

This course provides students the opportunity to work within an organization that agrees to provide them with significant human resource management work and support during the internship period. Full time internships require 200 hours (1-unit) within a semester time frame. A maximum of one unit of internship credit may be applied towards the BBA degree requirements. Part time internships require 100 hours within a semester time frame. Prerequisite: HRMT 308 and one other 300-level HRMT course; major/minor in School of Business Administration; minimum GPA of 2.0 in major; permission of Internship Instructor or Management Chair.Internship Orientation: Some majors or internship courses may require completing the internship orientation before starting your course. This orientation is offered asynchronously via Canvas. Please contact your Faculty Internship Course Instructor for details.

HRMT 420. Managing Compensation and Benefits. 1 Unit.

Organizations can utilize total compensation to attract, retain, and motivate qualified employees. Accordingly, compensation and benefit practices receive considerable attention from executives, human resource professionals, managers, and employees. Therefore, human resource professionals must be aware of the complexities of managing external, internal, and individual equity issues associated with compensation and benefits systems. In this course, students will be introduced to multidisciplinary theories that serve as the foundation of these systems and will explore the dimensions of total compensation design, administration, and maintenance. Attention will be given to principles underlying successful compensation systems, including internal alignment, external competitiveness, pay-for-performance, and other incentive and reward systems. Students will develop a practical and comprehensive understanding of compensation and benefits, as well as applied skills in making compensation decisions and examining issues total compensation administration. Prerequisite: HRMT 308.

HRMT 425. Strategic Human Resource Management. 1 Unit.

As the final course in the Human Resource Management curriculum, this experience provides an opportunity to integrate and apply the human resource principles and practices to resolve complex organizational challenges or to enhance organizational performance. Students will integrate their knowledge of HR functional areas to develop strategic solutions and opportunities. To these ends, students will engage in strategic planning, the evaluation of organizational change initiatives, and will demonstrate the leadership, interpersonal, and business competencies required of successful HR professionals. Using a Human Resource Management Simulation, issues pertaining to recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, training and development, performance management, and compliance will be presented. Supplemental assignments will provide opportunities to engage strategic planning and organizational change initiatives. Prerequisite: HRMT 308, HRMT 320, HRMT 321, HRMT 322, HRMT 420.

HRMT 501. Special Topics in Human Resource Management. 3 Credits.

This course will provide advanced or focused areas of study within the field of human resource management, delving deeper into specific subjects beyond the core functions. These topics may include but are not limited to, human resource management and data analytics, labor and employment law, SHRM examination preparation, or hot topics impacting human resource management.

HRMT 512. Strategic Human Resource Management. 3 Credits.

In today’s competitive landscape, effective strategic human resource management is a key to organizational success. No matter how brilliant or innovative a business idea may be, it takes well aligned and engaged employees to assist with product production, interact with customers, and improve efficiency to execute an organization’s strategic vision. It is critical for senior leaders to acquire an understanding of how to attract, hire, grow, retain, and engage their human capital to achieve strategic objectives. To this end, students will learn how to leverage and align strategic human resource management by developing supporting policies, practices, and systems that can enhance the strategic success of organizations. Prerequisite: SOBA 506 and SOBA 507.

HRMT 513. Talent Management: Recruitment, Selection, Performance, and Retention. 3 Credits.

This course explores the process of supporting organizations’ strategic direction through attracting, hiring, onboarding, and retaining the employees needed to deliver business objectives. The course ensures that students are able to identify the organization’s strategic position and how to align the workforce recruitment strategy with these needs. The class also explores how to develop a comprehensive recruitment and selection process, how to manage the performance management process, and how to develop a retention strategy that aligns with your workforce’s needs. This course, intended for managers and business owners who may need to manage talent across a broad spectrum of organizations, will also expose students to the core elements of talent management.

HRMT 514. Total Rewards: Compensation, Benefits, and Rewards. 3 Credits.

It is critical that the total rewards offered by employers are valued by employees, incent desired organizational behavior, and support the organization’s budgetary needs. This class will provide knowledge on the components of compensation and benefits, including types of pay, incentives, and benefits which can help attract and retain the employees needed by the organization. The students will also analyze strategically how to position different elements of pay and benefits, and how to conduct compensation surveys to acquire appropriate talent.