M.A. in Human Resource Management
Course Descriptions
- HRG 500 Human Resources Leadership and Ethics
- HRG 510 Strategic Human Resources and Measurement
- HRG 520 Recruitment, Selection and Retention
- HRG 530 Compensation and Benefits
- HRG 540 Organization Development for HR Professionals
- HRG 550 HR Research Methods and Design
- HRG 560 Finance for HR Leaders
- HRG 570 Human Resources Legal Environment
- HRG 580 Human Resources Action Research at Work
HRG 500 Human Resources Leadership and
Ethics (4 credits)
This course examines the full scope of human
resources activities. It covers a broad list of key
Human Resources competencies including strategic
management, teaming, problem solving, con¯ ict
management, and creativity. This course will also
focus on understanding the value and connection
between morality, ethics, and values as they relate
to the role of Human Resources leadership in our
capital system.
HRG 510 Strategic Human Resources and
Measurement (4 credits)
This course examines the role of the Human
Resources leader in the development of vision,
mission, values, and coherent strategic plans.
Students will diagnose their strategic abilities and
develop a plan for increasing their personal and
team strategic capabilities. Students will also explore
the importance of developing a global talent
management and metric driven mindset.
HRG 520 Recruitment, Selection and Retention (4 credits)
This course will explore the full spectrum of the
talent acquisition process with a focus on making
an effective business case for implementing
talent acquisition strategies. The course will also
cover testing methods, applicant assessment, and
employment engagement methods and the laws
and regulations impacting staffinng in organizations.
HRG 530 Compensation and Benefits (4 credits)
This course explores employee performance
methods, pay and reward systems, employee
benefits programs, and total compensation systems.
The focal point of the course is on designing pay
structures that support organization values and
strategic objectives. Topics include the strategic
role total compensation plays in organizations,
the dynamics of alternative pay systems, sales
compensation, executive compensation systems,
and employee bene‹fits.
HRG 540 Organization Development for HR Professionals (4 credits)
This course will help Human Resources leaders
understand organization development from a
leadership and HR perspective. Students will build
their capacity to facilitate complex change initiatives
using change theories, models, and concepts.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how
a complex business environment is driving the need
for continuous change.
HRG 550 HR Research Methods and Design (4 credits)
This course provides concentrated learning in
action research methodology. The course provides
an overview of quantitative and qualitative data
collection methods, analysis, intervention selection,
and evaluation. The philosophy, ethics, and politics
of organizational research are introduced. Students
will complete the ‹ rst phase of their final capstone
paper during this course.
HRG 560 Finance for HR Leaders (4 credits)
This course will focus on developing Human
Resources business acumen as well as a quantitative
mindset. Moreover, the practical aspects of strategic
and operational roles of accounting and finance are
explored. In addition, applications for forecasting,
budgeting, ‹financial performance, and fiscal and
ethical responsibilities in a global context will be
explored.
HRG 570 Human Resources Legal Environment (4 credits)
This course covers legal employment issues
that Human Resources leaders face in operating
organizations in today's complex environment.
Students will study the foundations of the United
States legal system, the public and international
environment, the private environment, and the
regulatory environment as it relates to the role of
Human Resources practitioner.
HRG 580 Human Resources Action Research at Work (HRIS) (4 credits)
This course will offer students an opportunity to
leverage their learning from the entire curriculum
and demonstrate their competence in Human
Resources problem-solving and leading change.
Students will select a topic related to Human
Resources leadership. Furthermore, they will use an
action research framework and create a high impact
deliverable for increasing organization e…ffectiveness
