Human Resources Management

A candidate for admission to the MA/HRM graduate program must possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education. A minimum overall grade-point average of 3.0 (on 4.0 scale) is required for all previous undergraduate or graduate work. All candidates must be interviewed by the program coordinator, and they must complete a writing sample in conjunction with the interview. Standardized graduate admissions tests are not required for admission consideration. Complete admission requirements are explained in the graduate admissions section of the graduate studies catalog and the Marygrove College website.

In order to graduate, a student must have completed 36 hours of work in approved courses with an overall grade point average of 3.0 (on 4.0 scale) or higher. A complete description of all applicable graduation requirements is included in the “Academic Policies” section of the graduate studies catalog.

HRM 505 Managerial Finance
HRM 512 Organization Theory and Change
HRM 515 Leadership and Decision Making
HRM 517 Communication for Managers
HRM 525 Human Behavior in Organizations
HRM 655 Business Ethics
HRM 555 Legal Practices in Employment
HRM 565 Employee Recruitment, Selection, and Evaluation
HRM 625 Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
HRM 635 Employee Development
HRM 675 Compensation Management and Employee Benefits
HRM 665 Seminar and Project (capstone course)

HRM 505 Managerial Finance 3 hours
Focuses upon the reporting of financial operations and position, the preparation and utilization of financial data for internal applications and budget preparation, with emphasis on forecasting. Prerequisites: none..

HRM 512 Organization Theory and Change 3 hours
Surveys theories and principles of organization and the management of change. Focuses upon organization development—the application of behavioral science knowledge to help organizations improve productivity and the quality of work life. Stresses the role of the individual organization member, human resource practitioner, or manager as change agent. Prerequisites: none

HRM 515 Leadership and Decision Making 3 hours
Surveys historic and contemporary leadership theories, examines interpersonal, intra- and inter-group influence processes, and assesses individual leadership and decision-making styles. Prerequisites: none

HRM 517 Communication for Managers 3 hours
Introduces concepts and skills required for professional communication in organizational settings. Touches upon both speaking and writing skills through topics such as planning, researching, and developing written reports and oral presentations. Explores strategies and techniques for effective communication through writing, individual interviews, and group interaction. Prerequisites: none

HRM 525 Human Behavior in Organizations 3 hours
Applies behavioral and social science theories to the analysis of individual, interpersonal and group behavior in the workplace and to the development of workforce management practice. Topics include the impact on workplace behavior of individual attitude, perception, and motivation; group dynamics; and organization and work design. Special attention is given to implications of behavioral and social science knowledge for human resource management practice. Prerequisites: none

HRM 555 Legal Practices in Employment 3 hours
Focuses upon compliance of employment practices with laws and regulations in force. Emphasizes implications of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended) and related laws and regulations on recruitment, selection, accommodation, evaluation, and other workforce management policies and practices. Prerequisites: none.

HRM 565 Employee Recruitment, Selection, and Evaluation 3 hours
Examines the design and management of personnel recruitment, selection, and evaluation procedures as means for improving individual and organizational performance. Emphasizes tools and skills for employment and performance appraisal activities. Prerequisites: none.

HRM 625 Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining 3 hours
Explores the rationale for, processes of, and environmental forces affecting union-management relations. Topics include labor law, negotiation and administration of labor agreements, and resolution of grievances. Prerequisites: none.

HRM 635 Employee Development 3 hours
Surveys approaches and processes adopted by organizations to train and develop employees at all levels. Explores training design and delivery, training technology innovations, and career management. Prerequisites: none.

HRM 655 Business Ethics 3 hours
Explores social responsibility theories on classical business ideology, including the influence of values on individual behavior and organizational corporate citizenship. Studies a conceptual framework for moral development and conceptual reasoning processes. Examines specific organizational ethics issues and the management of integrity. Prerequisites: none.

HRM 665 Seminar and Project 3 hours
Presents organization research and project management skills within the context of a student-selected project to improve a human resource management policy, practice or program in the workplace. Projects may propose, implement, or evaluate policy, procedural, or programmatic changes. Prerequisites: completion of 24 hours of course work..

HRM 675 Compensation and Benefits 3 hours
Examines compensation practices and issues related to employee productivity and satisfaction. Surveys methods for determining equity of compensation and the variety of approaches for providing employee benefits. Prerequisites: none.

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