Human Resources Management
Majors and Minors
Major Minor
Minor in Human Resources B.B.A. with a concentration in Human Resources ManagementCourses
This course examines the pivotal role of leadership in shaping organizational success within global contexts. Students will explore strategic leadership principles, including the development of organizational vision, effective decision-making models, and the influence of leadership behaviors on team dynamics and performance. Emphasis is placed on fostering adaptive management practices, navigating cross-cultural challenges, and mitigating risks to drive sustainable outcomes in diverse, global organizations.
MGMT 3130 investigates the principles and practices of learning and development to support individual and organizational success in global organizations. Students will explore innovative approaches to training delivery, performance appraisals, career planning, and program evaluation, emphasizing alignment with employee needs and strategic goals. Key topics include performance management systems, effective learning methodologies, and best practices for fostering continuous development, preparing students to design and implement learning solutions.
MGMT 4170 equips students with an understanding of total rewards systems and their critical role in advancing organizational goals. Students will explore the design and implementation of compensation structures, including base pay, incentive programs, employee benefits, and workers' compensation, while considering national and global perspectives. Topics include job analysis, pay structure design, legal and regulatory compliance, and strategic alignment of rewards to enhance employee motivation and organizational success.
MGMT 4180 delves into human resources’ critical function in managing and promoting legally compliant human resources programs that influence employee beliefs and organizational culture across global organizations. Students will analyze the development and oversight of policies, procedures, contracts, and cultural initiatives, while ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations. Additionally, the course explores union and non-union management dynamics.
MGMT 4190 explores the critical role of human resources operations in managing strategic, tactical, and operational tasks that drive effective workforce management in global organizations. Students will examine policies, procedures, HR analytics, records management, HR information systems (HRIS), and organizational culture, with a focus on optimizing HR processes. The course also prepares students for the Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) exam, which they are expected to complete before graduating from LaGrange College.
An internship is designed to give students direct exposure and experience working in a professional environment. It requires, and develops, both content knowledge and soft skills. Pre-majors may consider an exploratory internship in any area; majors are encouraged to complete an internship in the discipline in which they desire to work after graduation. Students will work with the department faculty and the Career Center to initiate the internship request. Since this is an academic experience, students will develop a learning contract in collaboration with the site supervisor, will complete written reflections during the semester, and will complete a portfolio at the end of the semester. Students may choose to complete more than one internship, but no more than 6 credit hours may be applied toward the student’s graduation requirements. Internships consist of at least 40 working hours per credit hour in areas related to the discipline. Advisors, program coordinators, department chairs, and the internship coordinator (or designee) must approve the internship before a student begins their work.
