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BUS504 Human Resource Management

  • Department Business
  • Level Graduate
  • Format Online
  • Credits 3

Description

This course will provide students with an understanding of the evolution and roles of human resource management in organizations, as well as an overview of the basic functions of HR management. These functions include: staff planning; recruitment and selection; job analysis and design; performance management; labor relations and laws; training and development; compensation and rewards; HR strategy; strategic, corporate, and HRM objectives; HRM policies, practices and leadership behavior; employee involvement; diverse workforces; the impact of globalization; and HR s role in change management and internal consulting. This is a 3-credit course, requiring a minimum of 18 hours of course engagement each week in an 8-week term, or 9 hours per week in a 15-week term (refer to the Credit Hours Calculation Policy in the Student Handbook), Course engagement includes such activities as discussions, reading, study time, and assignments. Textbooks are generally not required for this course. However, course materials may update in a given term prior to registration opening. Students should therefore always review course material requirements and associated costs atour bookstore for the term in which they are registering. www.excelsior.edu/bookstore

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Prerequisites

This course does not require any prerequisites.

Sections

Listing all available sections for this course, including their term, duration, and dates.
Term Dates Term & Duration Format
March 2, 2026 to April 26, 2026 Spring II - 8 Week Online
June 29, 2026 to August 23, 2026 Summer II - 8 Week Online