MGT 5520 - Human Resource Development: HR in Practice

This is a tactical HR course that prepares students to apply a conceptual framework to the execution of HR strategies that translate organizational HR and strategic visions into operational actions. Students will be able to craft HR recommendations and supporting policies and procedures in a variety of arenas. Additionally, students will explore ways to mitigate internal personnel conflicts and support compliance initiatives. Throughout the course students will discuss and practice a relational approach between managers and human resource departments and leverage the HR functions (MGT 5510). At the end of this course, students should be able to apply the conceptual framework and HR functions to a wide variety of business environments whether they are a line manager or an entry level HR specialist.