The Business Side of Human Resources

Catalog description

Students will examine the interface between HR, the business model, and other aspects of the business organization. LER 485 The Business Side of Human Resources (3) Students will have the opportunity to learn about important business issues in human resource management that will introduce them to the interface between human resources and other areas of the operation of a business. This course will focus on subject matter that will better prepare students for the broader role that human resource managers are being requested to play in terms of contributing to the profitability of their employers. In the investigation of the course material, students will be exposed to real life examples and experiences, interaction with outside human resource professionals and guest speakers that will broaden their understanding of the concepts learned in their previous course work in human resources and labor relations. Some examples of the subject matter that will be addressed in this course are: Human resource and business ethics; Basic introduction of the interrelationship of human resources and business finance and accounting; Human resource metrics; Employment process; Leadership and relationship building; Communication in the workplace; Professional networking; Business etiquette; Human resource culture in business. The course is best designed for senior and graduate students who have serious interest in pursuing employment in human resources and/or labor relations.