The MA/HRM program focuses upon the practice of HRM in business, government, and other not-for-profit organizations. Courses offer both concept and skill components designed to help students base practice on solid theoretical grounding. Courses are led by faculty members who have earned advanced graduate degrees and/or possess significant experience in the fields of business, organization behavior, and human resources.

The MA/HRM curriculum consists of 12 courses. Six core courses assist students to become more effective organization members and managers. Five specialty courses explore concepts and skills needed for successful practice of human resource management. A capstone course provides an opportunity for students to integrate learning from previous courses by engaging in individual projects to improve HRM policies, practices, or programs in the workplace.

The MA/HRM program is designed to be completed in six semesters (two calendar years), based upon completion of two courses each semester. However, the curriculum is flexible allowing students to proceed more rapidly or more slowly. Students who wish to enroll in more than two courses in a semester may do so with the permission of the program coordinator. The program must be completed within a period of six years from the time of initial enrollment.

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PROGRAMS OFFERED
Master of Arts, Human Resource Management.

MISSION STATEMENT
The Master of Arts in Human Resource Management (MA/HRM) program helps students to prepare for careers in HRM. It also helps practicing HRM specialists to advance their knowledge and skills in the field.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A candidate for admission to the MA/HRM graduate program must possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education. All candidates must be interviewed by the program coordinator and complete a writing sample in conjunction with the interview. Standardized graduate admissions tests are not required for admission consideration. Candidates must also comply with all admission requirements as explained in the “Graduate Admissions” section of the graduate catalog.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
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 this catalog.

MA/HRM CURRICULUM

Core Courses (required)
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

Specialization Courses (select five)
HRM 519 Human Resource Planning and Information Systems
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

Capstone Course (required)
HRM 665 Seminar and Project

COURSE DESCRIPTION
HRM 505 Managerial Finance 3 hours
This course focuses on the reporting of financial operations data, the preparation and utilization of financial data for internal applications, and budget preparation with emphasis on forecasting.

HRM 512 Organization Theory and Change 3 hours
This course surveys theories and principles of organization and the management of change. It focuses on organization development, the application of behavioral science knowledge to help organizations improve productivity and the quality of work life. This course also stresses the role of the individual organization member, human resource practitioner, or manager as change agent.

HRM 515 Leadership and Decision Making 3 hours
This course surveys historic and contemporary leadership theories, examines interpersonal, intra- and inter-group influence processes, and assesses individual leadership and decision-making styles.

HRM 517 Communication for Managers 3 hours
This course introduces concepts and skills required for professional communication in organizational settings. It touches upon both speaking and writing skills through topics such as planning, researching, and developing written reports and oral presentations. This course also explores strategies and techniques for effective communication through writing, individual interviews, and group interaction.

HRM 519 Human Resource Planning and Information Systems 3 hours
This course examines the process of assessing the organization’s human resource competitive capabilities within the context of the organization’s strategy for adapting to its changing operating environment. This course also focuses upon succession planning, forecasting staffing needs and planning for recruitment, deployment of staff talent, and the function of human resource information systems as means for collecting, organizing, and disseminating needed data.

HRM 525 Human Behavior in Organizations 3 hours
This course 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 of individual attitude, perception, and motivation; group dynamics; and organization and work design on workplace behavior. Special attention is given to implications of behavioral and social science knowledge for human resource management practice.

HRM 555 Legal Practices in Employment 3 hours
This course focuses on compliance of employment practices with laws and regulations. This course also 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.

HRM 565 Employee Recruitment, Selection, and Evaluation 3 hours
This course examines the design and management of personnel recruitment, selection, and evaluation procedures as means for improving individual and organizational performance. This course also emphasizes tools and skills for employment and performance appraisal activities.

HRM 625 Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining 3 hours
This course explores the rationale for, processes of, and environmental forces affecting union-management relations. The following topics are included: labor law, negotiation and administration of labor agreements, and resolution of grievances.

HRM 635 Employee Development 3 hours
This course surveys approaches and processes adopted by organizations to train and develop employees at all levels. This course also explores training design and delivery, training technology innovations, and career management.

HRM 655 Business Ethics 3 hours
This course explores social responsibility theories and the influence of values on individual behavior and organizational corporate citizenship. It presents a conceptual framework for moral development and organizational decision-making. It examines specific organizational ethics and the management of integrity initiatives.

HRM 665 Seminar and Project 2-4 hours
This course 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 including all core courses and permission of program coordinator.

HRM 675 Compensation Management and Employee Benefits 3 hours
This course examines compensation practices and issues related to employee productivity and satisfaction. This course also surveys methods for determining equity of compensation and the variety of approaches for providing employee benefits.