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Managing Human Resources: An Overview

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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. 
Register here for our free online HR Info Session and receive a $60 off discount code applicable on this class.

Course Information

Online
Live Online
3.00 units
$565.00
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 concurrently with another class. For more information, please contact HRPrograms@ucsd.edu.

Required textbook (digital version recommended): Human Resource Management, 4th Edition by Laura Portolese (ISBN: 978-1-4533-4067-7). The textbook can be purchased through the UC San Diego Bookstore or any other online retailer, including the publisher's website.

 

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Human Resource Management

Course sessions

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Section ID:

188572

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start 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: 4/8/2025

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
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Instructor: Maria G. Moncada, SHRM-SCP, MBA, PhD

Maria G. Moncada, SHRM-SCP, MBA, PhD
Dr. Maria Lupita Moncada is a distinguished leader with over two decades of experience in human resources, organizational development, and business strategy. She has held executive roles across nonprofit, transportation, logistics, engineering, and manufacturing sectors, bringing a wealth of expertise to diverse industries. As the founder of her HR consulting firm name Ceiba HR Solutions, she specializes in providing tailored services for small and mid-sized organizations. Her expertise includes recruitment and retention strategies, leadership training and development, employee relations, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. Dr. Moncada’s academic foundation includes a Bachelor’s in Business Management, an MBA in HR Management from the University of Phoenix, and a Doctorate in Business Administration & International Business. She seamlessly blends academic excellence with hands-on experience, delivering strategic insights that drive organizational success.
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Section ID:

190742

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start 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: 7/22/2025

Note:

This is an Online Asynchronous course. All instruction and course materials delivered and completed online between the published course start and end dates. You will have access to your course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed, if you enroll on or after the published start date. To login to your course, go to your MyExtension account, select My Courses, select this course and then click the link that appears under Online Provider.

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
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Instructor: Maria G. Moncada, SHRM-SCP, MBA, PhD

Maria G. Moncada, SHRM-SCP, MBA, PhD
Dr. Maria Lupita Moncada is a distinguished leader with over two decades of experience in human resources, organizational development, and business strategy. She has held executive roles across nonprofit, transportation, logistics, engineering, and manufacturing sectors, bringing a wealth of expertise to diverse industries. As the founder of her HR consulting firm name Ceiba HR Solutions, she specializes in providing tailored services for small and mid-sized organizations. Her expertise includes recruitment and retention strategies, leadership training and development, employee relations, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. Dr. Moncada’s academic foundation includes a Bachelor’s in Business Management, an MBA in HR Management from the University of Phoenix, and a Doctorate in Business Administration & International Business. She seamlessly blends academic excellence with hands-on experience, delivering strategic insights that drive organizational success.
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Section ID:

191521

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: 7/24/2025

Note:

Students and the instructor meet weekly via Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 9:00 PM Pacific Time. Attendance is required. Classes will be recorded.

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
7/16/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
7/23/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
7/30/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
8/6/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
8/13/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
8/20/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
8/27/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
9/3/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
9/10/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
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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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