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Course List
Our certificate program in human resources is currently not accepting new enrollments.
| REQUIRED COURSES (12 credits) |
MGMT 100W
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MGMT 301W |
Survey of Management
Introduction to organizational factors relevant to management processes, including leadership, motivation, job design, technology, organizational design and environments, systems, and change. (For nonbusiness students only, except students in the associate degree program in business administration.)
Basic Management Concepts
Examination of fundamental principles and processes applicable to the study of management. May not be used to satisfy Smeal College baccalaureate degree requirements. Not available to students who have taken B A 304 or MGMT 100. |
3 credits
3 credits |
| MGMT 321 |
Leadership and Motivation
Applies organizational behavior theories, concepts, and skills to leading and motivating individuals and groups.
Prerequisite: B A 304, MGMT 100, or MGMT 301; or 3 credits of psychology, sociology, or cultural anthropology |
3 credits |
| MGMT 331 |
Management and Organization
Designing organizations to effectively manage new technologies, structures, and people in changing global contexts.
Prerequisite: B A 304, MGMT 100, or MGMT 301; or 3 credits of psychology, sociology, or cultural anthropology |
3 credits |
| MGMT 341 |
Human Resource Management
Introduction to the strategic planning and implementation of human resource management, including staffing, development, appraisal, and rewards.
Prerequisite: B A 304, MGMT 100, or MGMT 301 |
3 credits |
| ADDITIONAL COURSES (6 credits) |
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Choose two courses from the list below: |
| CAS 100 (GWS) |
Effective Speech
Principles of communication implemented through analysis and evaluation of messages, with some attention to formal speaking and group discussion. |
3 credits |
| ECON 315 (GS) |
Labor Economics
Economic analysis of employment, earnings, and the labor market; labor relations; related government policies.
Prerequisite: ECON 002 |
3 credits |
LER 100 (GS)
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Industrial Relations Introductory analysis of the employment relationship and of the interrelated interests of management, workers, unions, and the public. |
3 credits |
| M I S 103 |
Microcomputer Applications in Business
Introduction to current business uses of the microcomputer, including spreadsheets, database management, word processing, and decision-making models. Software requirements: Students must have access to an IBM-compatible computer with Microsoft Office XP Professional installed. |
3 credits |
| You may choose only one of the following economics courses: |
| ECON 002 (GS) |
Introductory Microeconomic Analysis and Policy
Methods of economic analysis and their use; price determination; theory of the firm; distribution. |
3 credits |
| ECON 004 (GS) |
Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy
National income measurement; aggregate economic models; money and income; policy problems. |
3 credits |
| You may choose only one of the following social and behavioral science courses: |
| PSYCH 100 (GS) |
Psychology
Introduction to general psychology; principles of human behavior and their applications. |
3 credits |
SOC 001 (GS)
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Introductory Sociology The nature and characteristics of human societies and social life. |
3 credits |
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