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Managing Human Resources: An Overview

BUSA-40010

The prerequisite course Managing HR: An Overview has been shortened from 4 to 3 units and from 11 to 9 weeks. A new course number, BUSA-41038, has been created.

To enroll for the Spring session of this class please click HERE.
 

Discover the essential knowledge and skills of Human Resources Management while exploring emerging trends and the latest regulations shaping HR practices. This comprehensive course provides an introduction to key topics, including HR strategic planning, talent acquisition and performance management, training and development, compensation and reward systems, benefits design and admininistration, equity, diversity and inclusion,  employee and labor relations, federal and state labor laws, workplace health and safety, productivity and organizational effectiveness. Blending theory with actionable insights, this course equips participants with practical knowledge they can apply immediately. It is designed for people interested in learning more about HR, new or current HR practitioners, or anyone responsible for managing a business and people.


Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, students will:

  • Gain knowledge of emerging trends and new regulations in personnel management practices.
  • Analyze the key functions within the human resource management field.
  • Learn techniques for measuring the effectiveness of each functional area.
  • Gain familiarity with basic California and federal laws and regulations governing the employer-employee relationship. 
  • Survey the key issues facing today's HR practitioners. 

Course Information

Live Online
4.00 units
$685.00
Notes: This should be the first course taken by any student intending to complete the Human Resource Management Certificate. It can be taken on a stand-alone basis, or counted towards our Professional Certificate in Human Resource Management.

Register here for our free online HR Info Session.

For more information, please contact HRPrograms@ucsd.edu.

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This course applies to these programs

Accounting

Course sessions

Closed

Section ID:

186233

Class type:

Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

Textbooks:

Human Resources Management 4th
by Laura Portolese
ISBN / ASIN: 9781453340677

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 1/16/2025
  • Early enrollment advised

Note:

Weekly live online sessions over Zoom, on Wednesdays, from 6pm to 9pm PST. Sessions will be recorded. Please enter promo code early50wi at checkout for a $50 off, or register for our info session and get a $60 off

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
1/8/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
1/15/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
1/22/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
1/29/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
2/5/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
2/12/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
2/19/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
2/26/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
3/5/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
3/12/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
3/19/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Closed

Instructor: Laura Martella

Laura Martella

SHRM-SCP

Laura Martella has more than 20 years of diverse experience in business operations and as an HR professional. Throughout her career, she has provided strategic HR management and leadership at small to mid-sized and large companies in Los Angeles and San Diego, California. Her industry experience spans non-profit, publishing, technology, real estate associations, professional HR consulting, and she is currently a senior HR leader for California Coast Credit Union. Her previous positions include senior HR leadership positions at SeaWorld San Diego and the San Diego Zoo organization. Ms. Martella has expertise in employee and labor relations, workplace investigations, talent acquisition, affirmative action, compensation and benefits, performance management, and workers’ compensation. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix and her master’s degree from the University of San Diego. Ms. Martella is also a certified SHRM-SCP.

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