2020–2021 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ISM 6200 Business Intelligence and Analytics 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides an in-depth understanding of data and analytics and their application to organizational decision-making. Topics covered include understanding what data, metrics, and analytics are needed to explain and predict organizational outcomes as well as the application of a variety of statistical analysis methods to develop insights and data visualization. This course prepares students to be both effective producers and critical consumers of analytical findings that can improve business performance. Prerequisite: FIN 6466 Financial Analysis and Decision-Making LBS 2030 Training and Development 40 hours, 4 credits This course is a study of training and development fundamentals including how training relates to human resource management and human resource development, how internal and external factors influence employee behavior, and the role of adult learning in training. Students will examine how training needs are determined, best practices in developing and implementing training programs, and how to evaluate training efforts. Prerequisite: None LDR 2439 Introduction to Organizational Leadership 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides students with an opportunity to learn the fundamental theory and practical application of organizational leadership in the context of diversity. Emphasis is placed on a foundation in theoretical concepts and their practical applications to enable students to understand the chaotic and consistently changing world of organizations and help them develop their own skills to become effective leaders. Prerequisite: None LDR 4200 Leadership and Management Essentials 30 Hours, 3 credits This course explores how to identify an individual leadership style and become a creative and effective leader. Students will enhance leadership and professional development skills and examine the principles of high-performance leadership skills. Throughout the course, focus content areas consist of capabilities of motivation, critical thinking, decision-making, effective communication, group organizational skills, and strategies to implement change. Students will explore building and leading innovative cultures in the workplace. Prerequisite: None LDR 4360 Dynamic Team Development 40 Hours, 4 credits Students will learn the individual skills and competencies necessary to be an impactful and engaging team member. Areas of concentration include emotional intelligence, team innovation, role resilience, conflict resolution, and collaboration tools. Students explore factors that contribute to team dynamics. Prerequisite: None LDR 5000 Professional Growth and Leadership 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides an overview of the management of organizational behavior and leading people. As careers advance from the individual contributor to the leadership level, concerns about technical knowledge need to be complemented with knowledge about how to coordinate, motivate, and lead others. This course is designed to help provide an integration of technical skills with the human side of organizations. Prerequisite: None LDR 5100 Human Resources Strategy 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides an overview of Human Resources management in organizations and examines the role of the Human Resources (HR) function in contributing to an organization’s business strategy and creating sustainable competitive advantages. The Human Resources strategies, systems, policies, and practices used by organizations to compete effectively in today’s global economy are therefore examined. The course helps to prepare students to function effectively as strategic business partners in organizations. Prerequisite: None LDR 5200 Organizational Behavior and Leadership 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides an overview of the management of organizational behavior and leading people. As careers advance from the individual contributor to the leadership level, concerns about technical knowledge need to be complemented with knowledge about how to coordinate, motivate, and lead others. This course is designed to help provide an integration of technical skills with the human side of organizations. Prerequisite: None LDR 5300 Legal, Ethical, and Risk Issues in Organizations 40 hours, 4 credits This course is the study of the legal, ethical, and risk challenges and issues organizations face. It places focus on ensuring the organization operates ethically and legally while at the same time focuses on reducing or eliminating risk. Topics covered will be the employees’ work environment, union-related and labor relations law, reasonable accommodations, employment relations, negotiation skills, and risk management. This course will prepare students to be legal and ethical leaders who minimize risk. Prerequisite: None LDR 5400 Strategic Recruitment and Retention 40 hours, 4 credits This course is designed to improve the student’s overall talent management outlook. The goals of the course are to identify the best ways to retain employees and to recruit new talent. By doing this, companies can ensure they are able to thrive, no matter what the economy does and no matter what happens in an industry. Prerequisite: LDR 5300 Legal, Ethical, and Risk Issues in Organizations LDR 6000 Rewards System Management 40 hours, 4 credits This course is the study of practices in contemporary reward and compensation systems management. It places focus on how organizations reward their employees and the decision-making behind the strategy. Topics covered will be legal aspects of rewards systems management; various compensation systems including executive and global compensation, market research and benchmarking, and organizational strategy alignment. This course will prepare students for a deeper understanding of rewards and motivation in a diverse, ever- changing environment. Prerequisite: LDR 5300 Legal, Ethical, and Risk Issues in Organizations ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM 113 LDR 6100 Performance Management 40 hours, 4 credits This course gives Human Resources professionals and managers tools and strategies for effective performance appraisals that motivate employees to achieve higher productivity. Topics covered are establishing performance criteria, using various appraisal formats, conducting meaningful performance discussions, initiating ongoing coaching for key stakeholders, and encouraging employees to prepare for a performance discussion. Prerequisite: LDR 5300 Legal, Ethical, and Risk Issues in Organizations LDR 6200 Applied Human Resources Analytics 40 hours, 4 credits This course is the study of data, metrics, and analytics to solve Human Resources needs. It places focus on gaining business insights, identifying needs, and recommending solutions through metrics. Topics covered will be human resources information systems and common technologies, market research and benchmarking, and solving Human Resources problems. This course will prepare students for a deeper understanding of analytics and provide them with tools to make educated decisions in a business setting. Prerequisite: None LDR 6300 Global Intelligence 40 hours, 4 credits This course is the study of the global landscape for today’s organization. It places focus on leadership and strategy in a global environment. Topics covered will be country-specific and U.S. laws, international aspects of Human Resources, Human Resources trends, global organizational and leadership challenges, a global training program, and a global risk management plan. This course will prepare students for leadership in a global organization. Prerequisite: None LDR 6400 Change Management 40 hours, 4 credits This course is designed to gain a comprehensive understanding of Change Management, why change happens, how it happens, and what needs to be done to overcome resistance to change. Student will develop an understanding of the challenges associated with change management and its impact on individuals, teams, and organizations. Prerequisite: None LDR 6900 Human Resources Management Capstone 40 hours, 4 credits This course is designed for students to apply the knowledge they have learned in the Master of Human Resources and Organizational Leadership degree to a real-world business scenario. Key areas of focus include: human resources strategy; organizational behavior and leadership; legal, ethical, and risk issues in organizations; strategic recruitment and retention rewards systems management; performance management; applied human resources analytics; global intelligence; and change management. This course is designed to be taken at the end of the program. Prerequisite: Expected to be the final upper-level course completed LIT 2000 Introduction to Literature 40 hours, 4 credits This course offers an introduction to the most common literary genres: fiction, poetry, drama, and literary nonfiction. Students will study the basic elements of each genre, learn how to compare genres, become familiar with sample texts that illustrate the particularities of each genre, and practice the skills of analyzing and writing about literary texts. Reading and analysis of texts will include a variety of literary forms and periods. Students will engage in approaches to determining literary meaning, form, and value. Prerequisite: None [English Composition recommended] LIT 3382 Modern World Literature 40 hours, 4 credits This course explores how authors from around the world have engaged with important themes and historical events since the onset of modernism near the start of the twentieth century. Students will examine the interplay of fiction and history, the varieties of literary style, and the qualities that link as well as distinguish works from different cultures. Students will respond to texts critically in discussion and essays, as well as research critical evaluations of literary topics, authors, etc. Prerequisite: None MAC 1106 Advanced Algebra 50 hours, 5 credits Students will learn about topics including functions and functional notation, domains and ranges in relation to functions, graphing functions and relations, and various function operations. Students will be able to solve linear equations and inequalities as well as quadratic equations and higher-order polynomial equations. This course will review algebraic technique as well as polynomials, factoring, exponents, roots, and radicals. Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on placement exam MAD 3300 Discrete Mathematics 40 hours, 4 credits Discrete mathematics is an essential part of the foundation of computer science (a study of finite structure), statistics, and algebra. Its topics can be divided into discrete parts and it is applicable across many disciplines that draw from analytical thinking. In this course, students will study logic, counting, probability, and basic cryptography. Topics include set theory, functions, relations, algorithms, and graph theory. The emphasis is on ideas and abstraction in addition to problem solving. This course will prepare students to apply abstract thinking in their prospective career fields. Prerequisite: None MAN 1300 Introduction to Human Resource Management 40 hours, 4 credits This course is an introduction to the management and leadership of an organization’s human resources. It explores the importance of establishing or administrating the goals, policies, and procedures of the organization. Topics discussed include: communication, employee benefits, interview techniques, motivation, safety, hiring, discipline, and employment guidelines. Prerequisite: None
