After Completing the Business Core (See Business Core Courses)
BUSI 3380 Financial Management, 3 credits
Provides an overview of the basic concepts and principles of financial management and insight into the decision making process of financial managers. Topics include the time value of money, the tradeoff between risk and return, capital budgeting, capital structure, working capital management, and the role of financial markets.
HRMC 4540 Strategic Management, 3 credits
This course examines the functions and activities of human resource management in organizational structures. Students are exposed to processes used to develop policies and practices as well as strategies for implementation. The topics of leadership, short and long range strategic planning, evaluation, benchmarking, change management, dealing with difficult people and conflict resolution are discussed. Students are also provided information about human resource management innovators and management philosophies.
HRMC 4550 Workforce Planning and Employment, 3 credits
The key components and processes of forecasting staffing needs, internal and external recruiting, hiring, orientation, and exit interviews are examined. Students are also exposed to labor laws and other governmental regulations related to employment.
HRMC 4590 Human Resource Development, 3 credits
This course provides practical methods and tools for evaluating current and future organizational training needs. Methods for needs analysis, planning, development, and delivery and evaluation of training methods are examined. Strategies for building and maintaining a business environment supportive of ongoing learning and skill development are discussed, and the unique needs of particular employee groups are also addressed.
HRMC 4570 Total Rewards, 3 credits
The methods and processes of analyzing, developing, implementing and administering pay structures and compensation and benefit packages are examined. The course explores performance based pay, incentives, and related regulatory requirements. It also provides students with insights into creating balance in the relationship between attractive compensation packages and overall organizational needs and goals.
MGMT 4520 International Business, 3 credits
Study of business in a global economy with the major complexities involved including the effects of different social systems, governmental influences on trade, financial exchange rates, and corporate relationships and policies, especially focusing on cultural differences and labor relationship expectations.
HRMC 4560 Employee and Labor Relations, 3 credits
This course provides an overview of balancing the needs of an organization with its working conditions and the legal rights of its employees. It also explores methods of dealing with collective bargaining and union relations, and it examines procedures for responding to grievances, complaints of discrimination, and wrongful discharge.
Combined with: HRMC 4580 Risk Management, 3 credits
Students will be introduced to safety management and physical/mental health concerns in the workplace. The course provides an overview of ergonomics, unsafe working conditions, and violence in the workplace. It also examines the employers’ role in managing workers’ compensation cases and dealing with OSHA requirements/compliance/inspections.