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HRM 532: Foundations of Human Resources
Graduate 3 credits
Pre-requisite: matriculated in Human Resource Management Programs or Concentrations
This required course explores the basic elements of personnel administration that includes an overview of human resource functions; recruitment, selection, staffing, and placement; job classification and wage and benefit systems; employee supervision, performance management, workplace health, safety and security, counseling, discipline, and grievance. The legal framework of human resource administration, workplace diversity, and approaches specific to union and nonunion environments is also covered. This course should be taken in your first semester (formerly CES 515).
Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes SPD Online 64966 S30 Nicole Gamar Online Asynchronous Flexible (Online) TBA West (Main Campus) Open + ×Note: This 10-week online course begins 5/20/24 ends 7/28/24; last day to add 6/3/24 by 4:00pm; visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/elearning/ for online course requirements.
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HRM 533: Employee Relations/Labor Mgt
Graduate 3 credits
Pre-requisite: matriculated in Human Resource Management Programs or Concentrations
The focal point of this foundation course is the historical development of labor unions in the United States, the evolution of the legal framework governing labor relations today, and the major elements of collective bargaining and dispute resolution techniques used in the private and public sectors. A discussion of the future of organized labor concludes the course. This course is offered as both HRM 533 and MBA 533 (formerly CES 516).
Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes SPD Online 64963 S30 Catherine Farrell Online Asynchronous Flexible (Online) TBA West (Main Campus) Open + ×Note: This 10-week online course begins 5/20/24 ends 7/28/24; last day to add 6/3/24 by 4:00pm; visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/elearning/ for online course requirements.
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HRM 537: Employee Learning-Prof Develop
Graduate 3 credits
Pre-requisite: matriculated in Human Resource Management Programs or Concentrations
This course provides an overview of employee learning methods, and includes training design, development, and evaluation procedures in organizations. Emphasis is placed on how to perform a needs analysis, how to select the latest training technologies, and how to apply methodologies to maximize adult learning as well as improve upon organizational development. In addition, employee development strategies are reviewed, i.e., training generalist managers and specialists, how to foster an atmosphere conducive to continuous learning, and how to reward supervisors for encouraging and supporting employee development (formerly Training and Development).
Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes SPD Online 64967 S30 Nicholas Scalzo Online Asynchronous Flexible (Online) TBA West (Main Campus) Open + ×Note: This 10-week online course begins 5/20/24 ends 7/28/24; last day to add 6/3/24 by 4:00pm; visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/elearning/ for online course requirements.
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HRM 538: Organizational Devel & Change
Graduate 3 credits
Must have HRM 532; Matriculation MS or AGC in HRM or concentration
This course will acquaint students with types of organizational change and the roles of human resources managers as change agents and internal consultants. Cases, group exercises, and class discussions are used to examine change methods, employees' reactions to change, facilitation techniques, and evaluation methods. Roles of leaders, managers, employees, and human resources professionals are considered. Targets of change include job designs, interpersonal relationships, downsizing/rightsizing and organizational structures. Quality improvement, employee involvement, and professional development are studied as examples of change strategies. Students learn how to help their co-workers cope, as well as how to become trusted business advisors within the organization. This course is offered as both HRM 538 and MBA 538 (formerly CEX 538). Prerequisite: MBA 532/HRM 532.
Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes SPD Online 64950 S30 Dan Green Online Asynchronous Flexible (Online) TBA West (Main Campus) Open + ×Note: This 10-week online course begins 5/20/24 ends 7/28/24; last day to add 6/3/24 by 4:00pm; visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/elearning/ for online course requirements.
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HRM 541: Human Relations/Workforce Plan
Graduate 3 credits
Pre-requisite: matriculated in Human Resource Management Programs or Concentrations
Organizations, both today and in the future, look for employees, managers, and leaders who possess a significant understanding of the principles and practices of human relations and organizational behavior in the workplace. Given the value of human capital in our ever-changing global economy, the strategic impact that human resource leaders have on their organizations has never been more important. This course explores the modalities of human relations in the workplace, explains and applies employment laws that govern human relations and workforce planning, and applies innovative workplace solutions and programs to aid leaders so they can retain and engage a productive and high functioning workforce. (Formerly CES 511)
Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes SPD Online 64952 S30 Richard Wallace Online Asynchronous Flexible (Online) TBA West (Main Campus) Open + ×Note: This 10-week online course begins 5/20/24 ends 7/28/24; last day to add 6/3/24 by 4:00pm; visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/elearning/ for online course requirements.
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HRM 545: Employment Law and Policy
Graduate 3 credits
Prerequisite: HRM 533; Matriculation MS or AGC in HRM or concentration
This course is designed to give business and HR professionals insight into and practical knowledge of the various legal issues that inform today's employer-employee relationships. Topics will include workplace safety and health, ethics, managing diversity and hiring practices, formation of the employment contract, laws governing the work relationship, investigation protocols and risk-reduction techniques, viewed against a backdrop of emerging employment trends. (formerly CES 525).
Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes SPD Online 64951 S30 J. R. Wilson Online Asynchronous Flexible (Online) TBA West (Main Campus) Open + ×Note: This 10-week online course begins 5/20/24 ends 7/28/24; last day to add 6/3/24 by 4:00pm; visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/elearning/ for online course requirements.
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HRM 546: JobEvaluation/CompSys/Benefits
Graduate 3 credits
Prerequisite: HRM 532; Matriculation MS or AGC in HRM or concentration
An advanced course providing students with both theory and specific knowledge of job evaluation and compensation systems. Topics include comparable worth and legal requirements: preparation of job evaluation and job design, fringe benefits, pensions, social security, theory of compensation systems as they relate to job satisfaction and employee morale; development of wage and salary surveys, internal and external equity pay scales, performance-based pay systems, and salary administration procedures. An analysis of incentives-bonuses, stock options, salary deferrals and special benefits-will complete the course. Prerequisite: HRM 532 (formerly CES 526).
Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes SPD Online 64962 S30 Dianne Weinstein Online Asynchronous Flexible (Online) TBA West (Main Campus) Open + ×Note: This 10-week online course begins 5/20/24 ends 7/28/24; last day to add 6/3/24 by 4:00pm; visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/elearning/ for online course requirements.
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HRM 547: Performance Management in Org
Graduate 3 credits
Pre-requisite: matriculated in Human Resource Management Programs or Concentrations
This course provides insight to the importance of performance management and the behavior of individuals and teams in organizations. Emphasis will be placed on implications for effective human resource management, and the need to align organizational goals with performance management practices. Approaches used to drive performance and analyze problems encountered in managing human resources will be discussed throughout the course. Additional topics include performance appraisal, individual and group decision-making skills, recruitment, selection, and employee orientation, employee ability, motivation and incentive systems, job satisfaction, retention, and employee engagement.
Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes SPD Online 64953 S30 Douglas Silverman Online Asynchronous Flexible (Online) TBA West (Main Campus) Closed + ×Note: This 10-week online course begins 5/20/24 ends 7/28/24; last day to add 6/3/24 by 4:00pm; visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/elearning/ for online course requirements.
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HRM 548: Diversity/Global Issues @ Work
Graduate 3 credits
Pre-requisite: HRM 532; Matriculation MS/AGC in HRM or concentration
This course examines contemporary practices and trends in the global marketplace. Topics include both the similarities and differences among people, organizations, and management across sectoral and national boundaries that must be a part of the knowledge base of tomorrow's human resource manager. Human resources from a global perspective, including issues for expatriates and repatriation, the European Union, health and safety, business ethics, employee benefits and unions will be covered. Additional emphasis will be placed on understanding how differences among multinational corporations, governmental regulatory agencies, public authorities, strategic alliances, political and cultural environments impact the management of human resources.
Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes SPD Online 64954 S30 Michael Carr Online Asynchronous Flexible (Online) TBA West (Main Campus) Open + ×Note: This 10-week online course begins 5/20/24 ends 7/28/24; last day to add 6/3/24 by 4:00pm; visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/elearning/ for online course requirements.
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HRM 551: HR BusinessAcumen/DataAnalytic
Graduate 3 credits
Prerequisite: HRM 532 and HRM 533, and Matriculation in HRM program
For students working in human resources (HR) management or a related field, this course will provide an understanding of the importance of learning an organization's operations and functions as well as its competitive environment/landscape. The course will specifically review human resources data analytics, a key component to creating the case for human resources projects and other decisions they may have to make in the course of being a HR professional. Students will develop a comprehensive human resources business case.
Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes SPD Online 64978 S30 Steve Riccobono Online Asynchronous Flexible (Online) TBA West (Main Campus) Closed + ×Note: This 10-week online course begins 5/20/24 ends 7/28/24; last day to add 6/3/24 by 4:00pm; visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/elearning/ for online course requirements.
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HRM 595: Strategic Human Resources Proj
Graduate 3 credits
Prerequisite: Matriculation in the MS or AGC in HRM; prior completion of 24 graduate HRM credits.
This is an advanced course, designed to examine and research new developments and professional concerns in human resource management. The course focuses on such topics as strategic human resource management, productivity in the American workplace; developing union/management cooperation for productivity; methods of employee learning in the workplace; metrics and measurement in human resources; and specialized needs of the new workforce in a high-tech and service economy. Students will be guided through professionally oriented activities designed to provide them with culminating experiences that result in a research project and final paper. Topics will vary from semester to semester. Pre-requisite: completion of 24 credits of HRM coursework. Effective Summer 2015, successful completion of the Project Seminar requires a grade of "B" or better; otherwise, the course must be repeated in order to graduate. No transfer credit or substitutions (replaces CED 595).
Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes SPD Online 64959 S30 Leo Giglio Online Asynchronous Flexible (Online) TBA West (Main Campus) Closed + ×Note: This 10-week online course begins 5/20/24 ends 7/28/24; last day to add 6/3/24 by 4:00pm; visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/elearning/ for online course requirements.
SPD Online 64974 S31 Gary Bodam Online Asynchronous Flexible (Online) TBA West (Main Campus) Open + ×Note: This 10-week online course begins 5/20/24 ends 7/28/24; last day to add 6/3/24 by 4:00pm; visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/elearning/ for online course requirements.
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