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Managing Human Resources: An Overview

BUSA-41038

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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
3.00 units
$565.00
Notes: 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.

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, register for our free online info session or contact the program manager at HRPrograms@ucsd.edu.

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