This course provides foundational knowledge of human resource management (HRM) - the study of managing individuals throughout the employee life cycle to improve business strategy and organizational performance. Topics introduced include recruitment, selection, training, performance management, compensation/benefits, and turnover. Students will learn and be able to leverage the wide-ranging HRM knowledge and competencies required for an HR or other business-related career (e.g., managers, entrepreneurs, executives) in a variety of industries and sectors.

This course provides foundational knowledge of human resource management (HRM) - the study of managing individuals throughout the employee life cycle to improve business strategy and organizational performance. Topics introduced include recruitment, selection, training, performance management, compensation/benefits, and turnover. Students will learn and be able to leverage the wide-ranging HRM knowledge and competencies required for an HR or other business-related career (e.g., managers, entrepreneurs, executives) in a variety of industries and sectors.