Human Resource Management and Organizational Development

Program Overview

This graduate program in Organizational Development provides a comprehensive foundation in human resource management and organizational behavior. Students complete core courses in organizational theory, strategic HR, and research methods, along with restricted electives in areas such as leadership, communication, and technology. The program culminates in either a practicum or thesis, preparing graduates for careers in HR management, organizational development, and related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

Foundation/Prerequisite Courses:

Students must complete nine hours of graduate or undergraduate non-management courses spread across three business functional areas (marketing, law, economics, accounting, and finance). One three-hour course from these nine hours must be either accounting or a finance course. Students must also demonstrate proficiency in using computer applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel spreadsheets.

Required Courses:

• MGMT 505 Organizational Theory and Behavior
• MGMT 509 Strategic Human Resource Management
• MGMT 602 Theory and Techniques of Organizational Development
• MGMT 610 Diagnostic Techniques and Research Methods
• MGMT 628 Human Resource Development

Restricted Elective Courses:

Students select twelve hours from the following. Students may use courses not listed to satisfy this requirement with advisor approval.

• LAW 540 Employment Law
• MGMT 548 International Human Resource Management
• MGMT 600 Leading Innovation and Change
• MGMT 604 Strategic Communication and Ethical Decision-Making
• MGMT 611 HR and Technology
• MGMT 613 Leadership in Business Organizations: Theory and Practice
• MGMT 615 Organization Design and Strategy
• MGMT 616 Negotiation and Influence Applications for Business
• MGMT 618 Staffing Organizations
• MGMT 620 Compensation Management
• MGMT 621 Benefits Administration
• MGMT 622 Current Issues in Human Resources Management
• MGMT 625 Management in Unionized Settings
• MGMT 638 Building Continuous Improvement Teams
• MGMT 648 Communication and Organizational Effectiveness

Thesis or Practicum:

Satisfy one of the following options: