MGT508 Current Practices in Human Resource Management

This course examines current trends, practices and issues in human recourses 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. This course will include an examination of the following functions 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. This course incorporates materials identified for preparation for professional certification by the Society for Human Resource Management Human Resource Certification Institute (certification testing is not a part of this course). Prerequisites: Graduate Standing; 4 Semester Hours