Business – Human Resources (BA)

Development of skills and knowledge to lead associates effectively: hiring, developing, evaluating, retaining, and rewarding employees. Preparation for leadership roles.

Develops knowledge of theory and research in motivation, compensation and rewards, and skill in applying such knowledge to important compensation and reward decisions. Discusses strategic compensation and reward systems issues. Explores in detail a variety of monetary and nonmonetary reward systems; the motivational impact these systems have on employees, teams, and CEOs; and the performance impact they have on organizations.

Provides an overview of U.S. employment law at both the federal and state levels. Reviews employment at will and wrongful discharge, employment torts, privacy, discrimination law, worker's compensation, occupational safety and health, unemployment, federal compensation laws, and the law of noncompetition and trade secrets. Designed for individuals preparing for careers in human resource management, labor relations or dispute resolution.

Explores the importance of international business management in the context of international human resource management, including topics on culture, compensation and benefits, international organizations and their structures, international assignment management and the legal and regulatory considerations that global organizations face. Identifies differences in operating a domestic versus international business and how business practices need to be adapted to operate successfully in foreign markets. Covers global strategy and structure; understanding and managing cultural differences; design and alignment of global HRM practices; and the global HR function.

Focuses on the effective management of the flow of talent into and through organizations. Covers human resource planning, recruiting and selection, career transitions and other workforce movement. Provides opportunities to develop hands-on skills that are relevant to effectively managing talent flow.

Familiarizes students with the training and development function in organizations. Although tailored to students interested in human resources management, the course may also be relevant to students who may at some point be involved in training and development within an organizational context.

Theory and problems in financial management of business enterprises.

Legal theories, ethical issues, and regulatory climate affecting business policies and decisions.

Covers a broad range of concepts, theories and practices important for a basic understanding of the field of management with a special emphasis on leadership. Increases the students' understanding of and ability to apply contemporary management and leadership knowledge in both work and personal situations.

The dynamic role of marketing within society and organizations. Emphasizes frameworks and analytical tools that ensure customer focus and drive organizational performance.

Explores modern global integrated supply chain management. Covers traditional supply chain topics such as procurement, inventory management, operations, quality management, customer service, performance management and analytics, logistics and transportation. Also discusses issues related to sustainability, humanitarian logistics, ethical business practices and supply chain analytics in the context of evolving supply chains around the world. Students discover how business processes, performance metrics and modern supply chain IT tools aid in the management and growth of effective and efficient supply chains.

Provides foundational skills for exploring unstructured business problems. Covers techniques to approach decision making in a systematic manner, enabling students to become more comfortable in handling tasks or projects that are not initially well defined. Methods include exercises in brainstorming and iterating as well as use of more traditional analytical tools (such as spreadsheets and visualization software).