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Managing Human Resources: An Overview

BUSA-41038

We are happy to announce that the HR Management Certificate is now 100% online and more accessible than ever! The prerequisite course Managing HR: An Overview has been shortened from 4 to 3 units and 11 to 9 weeks. A new course number, BUSA-41038, has been created, but the course title remains the same.

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

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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. 

Course Information

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.

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 professional with over two decades of leadership experience in human resources, organizational development, and business strategy. Throughout her career, Dr. Moncada has held executive roles in organizations spanning nonprofit, transportation, logistics, and manufacturing sectors. Currently, she serves as the Senior Director of Human Resources at Father Joe’s Villages in San Diego, where she spearheads initiatives that transform workforce strategies, foster employee engagement, and drive organizational success. Her expertise encompasses talent development, employee relations, compliance, compensation, and strategic leadership. With an academic foundation that 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, Dr. Moncada seamlessly combines academic excellence with real-world application.
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