Human Resource Management Specialization (Online Only)

The curriculum is designed to yield an understanding of business, the ability to use decision processes, knowledge of functional operations specifically as they relate to the management of human resources, and the ability to work effectively in today's ever-changing business environment. The main purpose of this concentration is to provide an opportunity for today's dynamic HR professional to study current issues and concerns.

Students will learn/review theories and applications involved with people management. Current topics such as training, selection, compensation, and legal issues will be studied in depth.

Expected Program Outcomes

As a result of successfully completing the Human Resource Management Specialization, the graduate will be expected to:

• Appraise HR strategy and explain the importance of strategic support for the organization through analysis of current literature and case studies.
• Justify core Human Resource Management functions and their importance in a practical and ethical manner.
• Explain the importance of expert knowledge of Employment Laws, particularly as they relate to core Human Resource Functions.