Study and critical analysis of theory and practice of the human resource/personnel function in modern, complex organizations. Topics such as personnel policies, workforce diversity, HR practices, employee discipline, health and safety, and collective bargaining. Addresses goals of equity, efficiency, and effectiveness in a diverse environment.  

To engage students in the critical analysis of talent acquisition and management by exploring various staffing models and strategies concerned with talent acquisition, deployment, and retention of the organization’s workforce. To address the application of critical decision-making process to various case studies as well as current issues.

To explore the art and science of compensation practice and its role in promoting company’s competitive advantage. To address compensation as a strategic business partner and engage students in the critical analysis of strategic compensation and the application of decision-making process to various case studies as well as current issues.

To provide insight into the employment law for human resource practice. To address the understanding of the various legal issues and DEI perspectives for each stage of the employment process, as well as the application of critical decision-making process to the most current cases and real-world situations.