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Catalog 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BUHR 210 HR’s Role in Organization & Program Overview

1 credits
This course explores the field of human resources (HR) and its role in organizations. An overview of the LWIT HR programs is also covered.

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Describe the evolution of the HR field in the U.S. within the last 100 years up to its current role in modern capitalist societies
  • Explain HR’s role in developing human capital and its impact on an organization’s success
  • Recognize the partnership of managers and HR professionals
  • Describe the job(s) of an HR professional and the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) required
  • Describe the major functional areas of HR
  • Determine if HR  is a career path they want to pursue
  • List the various HR certifications and what is required to achieve them
  • Describe the requirements for the LWTC HR programs