BPA 172 - Human Resource Management

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Gain an overview of the human resource management profession. Study the roles, responsibilities, relationships, functions, and processes of human resource management from a systems perspective. Discuss specialty areas of human resources to include recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, employee/labor relations, performance management, and training and development.

Note: Typically offered OL; fall, spring, and summer terms.

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Explain human resource management from a systemic, strategic perspective and identify the criteria for high-quality human resource management.
Apply the core tenets of the recruitment and selection process.
Design human resource programs and systems (compensation, motivation, training, performance management) which would have a positive effect on both employee and organizational performance.
Analyze the impact of external organizations (unions, government, etc.) on human resource policies and practices.