MGMT 4790D - Human Resources Capstone Course

3 hours

This course is a capstone course to prepare students to enter the Human Resources field as a qualified professional. Intensive review of the functional disciplines in the HR field will be an integral part of this course. Students will (1) study and evaluate theories of human resources management; (2) engage in practical applications of theory through participation with employers engaged in solving HR problems within their workplace or identifying HR needs; (3) explore the pragmatic implications of the professional human resource certification process and what it means for HR professionals in the global economy during the 21st century; and (4) demonstrate integrative knowledge of HR functions relative to each other and to other functional areas within an organization. Prerequisite(s) : Final 9 hours of coursework.