This career-focused undergraduate degree takes an integrative approach to the various functions of human resource managers. It provides you with an intensive understanding of workforce planning and development, compensation and benefits; global human resource management; and employee health and safety.
Addressees: Studies are addressed to managers and HRM practitioners, as well as to the personnel of future specialists.
Objective: The aim of study is theoretical and practical preparation of students to create and implement the optimal policy in the company’s staff. This requires on the one hand, knowledge about modern methods of personnel selection, training, management, motivation, social and psychological functioning of the rules of people in organizations and legal circumstances of these rules. On the other hand, from the specialist and manager of the HR Department is required, in addition to an adequate knowledge of tools and their application, including interpersonal competence, predisposing to work in the profession.
Scope and organization of the course: The program includes 210 hours of teaching, taking place in the form of interactive lectures, seminars and exercises. Topics of classes is determined by the key to the Head of Department ZZL contemporary areas of responsibilities and powers:
Recruitment and selection of personnel,
Evaluating employees
Training and staff development,
Project management,
Management of salaries,
Negotiations in the internal corporate environment,
Legal aspects in the management of human resources,
The organization of modern human resources department,
Management by competencies
The professional co-operation with consultancy
Management of change.
Conditions of assessment: Assessment of individual classes in the study.
Teaching staff: managers of study are Dr. Marcin Jaworski and Dr. King Padzik.
Marcin Jaworski - Doctor of Humanities in the field of psychology, a senior lecturer in the Study of Applications of Psychology at SWPS Warsaw (Methods of recruitment and selection, strategic human resources management). He worked as an HR consultant at the Institute for the Promotion of Human Resources and a lecturer of marketing research and human resource management at the Department of Psychology, University of Warsaw. Creator Psychology specialization and Labor Organization in SWPS and director of the specialization in the years 2002 - 2007.
Kinga Padzik - Doctor of Economic Sciences of the sciences of management and MA in psychology, since 2007 Head of Psychology specialization and Labor Organization in the SWPS. Multiannual consultant in the field of personnel selection and assessment, design of jobs and the organization of teamwork. Specialist in Assessment Center. Author only on the Polish market lexicon of human resources management and a number of specialized publications and a number of scientific studies. The licensed technology consultant Mapp (Motivational Appraisal of Personal Potential), and trainer in this field.
Teachers are experienced lecturer School of Social Psychology, Warsaw University and other institutions, consultancy firms of international consultants, as well as top-class professionals-practitioners, responsible for their own personnel policies of companies.
Duration: two semesters
Tuition for two semesters: 7400 PLN (one time), 7 600 PLN (in two installments), 7 800 PLN (in four installments).
Document the completion of study: Graduates receive, provided for by law, the certificate of completion of the Postgraduate Studies in the School of Social Psychology.
private organizations are placing greater emphasis on the management of their human resources. Managers are beginning to view Human Resource Management (HRM) as a strategic business function to be leveraged in pursuit of competitive advantage. The objectives of the HRM emphasis are 1) to immerse students in this new strategic perspective, 2) to familiarize students with the language, concepts, theory, and application of numerous, fundamental HRM activities, and 3) to provide in-depth knowledge into at least one of these activities. Thus this emphasis would be appropriate for students who are considering careers or graduate study in general HRM, compensation administration, or labor relations.
The human resource emphasis requires 12 semester hours as follows:
semester hours
(4) MGMT:361 Human Resource Management
(8) Eight semester hours chosen from:
(4) ECON:325 Labor Economics
(2) MGMT:460 Advanced Organizational Behavior
(2) MGMT:461 Projects in Human Resource Management
(2) MGMT:462 Human Resource Planning
(2) MGMT:464 Compensation System Design
(2) MGMT:465 Performance Management
(2) MGMT:466 Negotiations
(2) MGMT:468 Women in Organizations
Information Systems Emphasis. Business administration majors may elect an emphasis in information systems by completing courses for the minor in information systems.
Marketing Emphasis. Marketing involves managing the interface between an organization and its customers, by determining their needs and behaviors, and delivering need-satisfying value to them while meeting the organization’s goals. Marketing has a fundamental role in virtually all business decisions and in directing the efforts of customer-driven organizations. Marketing is essential not only to retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers, but also to attorneys, accountants, museums, hospitals, colleges, the performing arts, and political action groups.
The marketing emphasis requires 12 semester hours, as follows:
semester hours
Sullivan offers several degrees in Human Resource Leadership with the purpose of producing well-rounded capable managers. The programs allow students to gain essential knowledge and skills specifically-related to the challenges of today’s workplace. Among these skills are basic Human Resource management, Alternate Dispute Resolution Procedures, Employment Law, Informational Systems, Human Diversity, Compensation Management and Corporate Training.
As a result of these courses, students will emerge capable of meeting the challenges of the modern workplace.
Classes are available online.
To be reviewed for admission into the Master of Science in Human Resources Program, you must:
Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Provide two letters of recommendation, preferably from employers or supervisors
Take either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT); the GRE or MAT will be waived for those who have matriculated in and completed four (4) courses from the Human Resources Certificate Program with a cumulative GPA of 3.5
Complete the Graduate Application for Admission
International students must take the TOEFL or the IELTS and provide a statement of financial resources
EHS 695 HRLPP Action Research*
Students are advised to take this course toward the completion of the degree program.
Concentration Requirements: (21 - 24 credits)
EHS 660 Internship1
EHS 665 Human Resources Information Systems
EHS 680 The Human Resources Functions
EHS 682 Human Resources and the Law
EHS 683 Recruitment and Selection
EHS 684 Employee Relations
EHS 685 Compensation Systems and Employee Benefits
Elective Courses: (9 - 12 credits)2
EHS 651 Adult and Organizational Learning
EHS 658 Systems Thinking
EHS 662 Organizational Learning Seminar
EHS 667 Critical Business Competencies
EHS 670 Special Topics
EHS 681 Training and Development
EHS 686 Contemporary Issues in Human Resources
EHS 687 Strategic Human Resources Planning
EHS 688 Virtual Human Resources
EHS 700 HRLPP Independent Projects
SSOM Graduate Management Electives3
The Master of Science in Human Resources is a 36-credit (12-course) program, at minimum, depending on undergraduate preparation. It is possible to complete the degree requirements in three semesters of full-time study. Part-time students may choose to complete the program over a longer period.
A Human Development & Family Relations Degree is Highly Relevant to a Broad Range of Career Opportunities
Researchers noted that in the year 2000, three-fourths of all mothers with children were working outside of the home, ninety-percent in full-time jobs.
This trend indicates that there will be an increasing demand for high-qualified and affordable child care.
Approximately 25-30 percent of Human Development & Family Relations majors pursue advanced degrees in counseling, social work, psychology, law, public administration, or other related fields. Many others enter the job market immediately after graduation.
Graduates holding degrees in Human Development & Family Relations from Plattsburgh State are currently working in such diverse fields as:
Family advocacy
Child life specialist
Crisis Center counseling
Youth detention center case work
Child care centers
Nursing home activity direction
Planned Parenthood education
Pursuing a Graduate Degree
Approximately 25-30 percent of Human Development & Family Relations graduates pursue advanced degrees in counseling, social work, psychology, law, public administration, or other related fields. Four recent graduates are currently working on master’s degrees at New York University (in New York City), C.W. Post University (on Long Island), Queens College (in New York City), and SUNY Plattsburgh.
Plattsburgh State Career Development Center
Our Career Development Center provides services, resources, and programs designed to help students and alumni to better understand the career development process, and to enhance their professional preparation and employability.
The Master of Science in Human Resources Program enables you to acquire the skills and knowledge required of a human resource professional in business, manufacturing, government, and non-profit settings.
You will actively participate in a learning experience that includes the traditional areas of human resources such as:
Recruitment
Legal issues
HR information systems
Benefits
Compensation
Employee/Labor Relations
You will also acquire knowledge and practice skills in strategic planning, change management and organizational effectiveness. In addition, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a field placement under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Finally, the flexibility in the program offers you the opportunity to map out a career that will allow you to make a contribution to the profession.
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