Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SOPH-0089
Version:
1
Organization's ID:
BUSI1080
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
The course is self-paced, and many learners complete it in 4-8 weeks.
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Human Resource Management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce students to the core principles of HR, with topics such as workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, employee relations, compensation, and benefits. Subject specialization introduces learners to additional topics including unions, employee safety, corporate social responsibility, and global HRM. Real-world scenarios throughout the course equip learners with practical skills to align HR strategies with organizational success. The course culminates in the opportunity for students to analyze the HR challenges faced by a rapidly growing technology company and propose strategic recommendations to improve employee engagement, retention, and overall organizational performance. For this summative assignment, students must integrate HR theories and concepts they learned throughout the course into their analysis and recommendations, ensuring their solutions are practical, feasible, and aligned with the company's strategic goals.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify the essential functions of human resources that enhance talent management and organizational performance.
  • Recognize the role of talent management and its significance in organizational success.
  • Understand strategies organizations use to structure jobs, compensate, and reward performance.
  • Recognize key components of performance management and its impact on employee relations.

General Topics:

  • Introduction to and Evolution of HR
  • Roles, Responsibilities, and Careers
  • Strategic Human Resource Planning
  • Laws, Compliance, and Ethical Decision Making
  • Inclusion and Diversity
  • Impact of External Factors on HRM
  • Workforce Planning and Strategy
  • Recruitment and Selection
  • Training, Development, and Onboarding
  • Offboarding
  • Performance Management and Appraisals
  • Employee Engagement and Relations
  • Unions and Labor Relations
  • Job Analysis and Job Design
  • Compensation Strategies and Employee Benefits
  • Incentive and Bonus Programs
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies

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