HRM 370 Global HR, Mergers, and Acquisitions

5 credits

This course covers legal, political, cultural, and economic factors that affect global human resource (HR) management. HR’s crucial role in mergers and acquisitions is also included. Students will put together strategies for an international merger and acquisition.

Prerequisites: Admission to a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program or instructor permission required

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Examine HR management practices as a cultural variable
Discuss the impact of a country’s culture on workforce practices and expectations
Identify and apply the best global strategic HR practices across all HR disciplines
Create strategies for opening new operations globally
Manage human capital across borders
Assess the best business plan of action in the context of the culture in which the individual is working
Explain HR practices that support the success of corporate mergers and acquisitions

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50