Human Resource Management Minor
NOTE: Leadership opportunities abound in the Human Resource profession. Every business must hire or outsource human resource professionals. The minor is open to any student who wants to gain knowledge and skills in the business aspects of the human resources profession and will be housed in the Phillips School of Business, Department of Management. Required Core Courses: 16 Credits • • • •
MGT 2220: Principles of Management & Organizational Behavior (offered every semester) MGT 3120: Staffing, Recruitment & Selection MGT 3130: Training & Development MGT 4100: Human Resources Management
One Business Elective from this List: 4 Credits • • • •
ECO 3220: Labor Economics LDR 1500: Introduction to Leadership Studies MGT 3220: Leadership MGT 3400: Work Teams in Organizations
Course Offerings: LDR 1500. Introduction to Leadership Studies. This course is an introduction to the study of leadership and leadership development processes with
focus on self-discovery. The course is designed to inform and challenge the student on contemporary themes of leadership theory, principles, and practices. The student will be exposed to a broad range of leadership perspectives through readings, leadership assessments, interactions and discussions with practitioners, community engagement, and the development of a comprehensive leadership development plan. The course will emphasize the impact of interpersonal dynamics on ethical decision making, inclusion, personality, emotional intelligence, change leadership, motivation, conflict resolution, organizational behavior, team dynamics, and organizational leadership. Four credits. MGT 2220. Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior. This course provides an introduction to management by emphasizing the role of human behavior in the workplace. Discussions will focus on the complex relationships between individuals, groups, and organizations, and will include