Strategic Human Resource Management ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

The role of HR and human capital in organizations today is one of strategic value and change agent in which HR members participate in developing the strategic direction for the organization. Emphasis in this course is placed on the way in which the global economy, technology, and business activities such as joint ventures and mergers and acquisitions impact the allocation and deployment of human resources including recruitment and selection, employee training and development, performance management, and career development. Other topics include developing HR strategy, measuring HR outcomes, applying Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), exploring the role of HR in downsizing and mergers and acquisitions, examining the role of HR in the global environment, and examining HR challenges relating to applications of information technology. This is the capstone course for the HRM advanced certificate.