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This course examines current trends, practices and issues in human resources management and development and provides for the systematic integration of the knowledge and skills learned in the Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Development (MS-HRM&D) program. The following functions are explored in an integrated, organizational context: human resource planning; employee selection, placement and retention; employee training and development; organizational development/behavior/change; compensation and benefits; employee and labor relations and associated legal issues and management practices. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the HRMD Program. MGT 509, MGT 533, MGT 521, MGT 541, MGT 513, MGT 520, MGT 515, MGT 540. Co-requisite(s): None. 4 semester hours

This course emphasizes development of the analytical writing and cognitive skills that students need for successful graduate study. Instruction focuses on applying these skills through reading and writing about topics in the management, business, and human resources fields. This course may be taken up to two times.

This course provides a comprehensive review of governance, structure, and management of nonprofit organizations with relation to organizational mission, history and the evolution of nonprofits. Topics covered include the duties of the governing board, the executive director and the importance of all stakeholder relationships, the legal framework of nonprofit law, ethical challenges, operational risks, and efficient and accountable mission-driven operations. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course provides an overview of fundraising and philanthropy, with a particular emphasis on the psychology of fundraising, donor motivation, and strategic management and planning of the fundraising process. Topics covered in this course also include fundraising strategies, such as direct mail, annual giving, capital campaigns, major gifts, and planned giving; and funding sources, including private, corporate, government, and foundation giving. Fundraising research and donor cultivation, recognition, retention, and advancement are additional themes of interest. Pre-requisite(s): Graduate status. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours