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ILRHR 2600
Human Resource Management

Intended to introduce students to the field of human resource management (HRM). Students learn theories and applications involved in effectively managing people in organizations. In addition, this course ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 14840 ILRHR 2600   LEC 001

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ILRHR 2630
Human Resources: Current Issues and Trends

Designed to develop key competencies and skills for researching, writing, and presenting information in a manner that will ensure academic and managerial success.  Emphasis is given to hands-on training ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17213 ILRHR 2630   SEM 101

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ILRHR 2660
Essential Desktop Applications

Provides skills in the use of personal computers that run the Windows operating system. Covers fundamental technical concepts and time-saving techniques for Windows, and Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 14841 ILRHR 2660   LEC 001

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 14842 ILRHR 2660   LEC 002

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 14843 ILRHR 2660   LEC 003

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 14844 ILRHR 2660   LEC 004

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 14845 ILRHR 2660   LEC 005

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ILRHR 3620
Career Development: Theory and Practice

Covers the components of career management, individual factors, and organizational realities in the development of both careers and organized programs for career management. Two complementary learning ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 15407 ILRHR 3620   LEC 001

    • MW Ives Hall 112
    • Mar 20 - May 10, 2017

    • Gasser, L

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

ILRHR 3650
Organizational Consulting: Process and Results

Provides students with the insights and tools they need to work successfully as human resource management consultants, both as HR managers operating within a firm to improve organizational effectiveness ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15079 ILRHR 3650   LEC 001

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ILRHR 4440
Forging the Future of Work in America

What is the future of work in America?  Is it what we want it to be?   If not, why not and what can be done about it?  This course addresses these questions, motivated by the concern that those just now ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second.  Combined with: ILRHR 6440

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15452 ILRHR 4440   LEC 001

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    • TR Ives Hall 215
    • Mar 20 - May 10, 2017

    • Dyer, L

ILRHR 4603
Work Groups and Teams

In recent years, there has been a shift from work organized around individual jobs to team-based work structures. This course examines the factors influencing the emergence of teams as basic building blocks ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18359 ILRHR 4603   LEC 001

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ILRHR 4615
Socially Responsible Business

HR leaders are now being asked to lead the CSR function, to head the company foundation, or to create programs that engage employees in the community.  They are also asked to oversee compliance around ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second.  Combined with: ILRHR 6615

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 15444 ILRHR 4615   LEC 001

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    • MW Ives Hall 105
    • Mar 20 - May 10, 2017

    • Grasso, J

ILRHR 4620
Staffing Organizations

Provides an overview of the processes by which organizations staff positions with both internal and external applicants. Through a combination of lectures, cases, and projects, the course covers theory, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15284 ILRHR 4620   LEC 001

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    • TR Ives Hall 111
    • Jan 25 - Mar 17, 2017

    • Livingston, B

ILRHR 4640
Business Strategy

This integrative course focusing on strategic management provides an opportunity for students to study and analyze issues associated with strategic thinking in complex business situations, top management ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 14846 ILRHR 4640   LEC 001

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

ILRHR 4655
Work, Family and Organizations

Work and family are two of the main institutions around which adults organize their lives.  In this course, we will analyze those institutions and their relationship to one another, unpacking the ways ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 15445 ILRHR 4655   LEC 001

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    • TR Ives Hall 111
    • Mar 20 - May 10, 2017

    • Livingston, B

ILRHR 4664
Human Resource Analytics

Addresses the growing need for data-driven, analytical approaches to managing talent. Introduces students to the fundamental logic, metrics, analysis, and interpretation needed to link human resource practices ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second.  Combined with: ILRHR 6660

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17234 ILRHR 4664   LEC 001

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    • TR Ives Hall 219
    • Mar 20 - May 10, 2017

    • Hausknecht, J

ILRHR 4685
Managing for Social Impact: Analyzing Current Issues and Approaches

Awareness of the magnitude and devastating long-term effects of poverty, food insecurity, limited and unequal access to education, and numerous other social issues is at an all-time high.  There is also ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17237 ILRHR 4685   LEC 001

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

ILRHR 4695
Expert Desktop Applications

This course focuses on the use of creative analytics for decision making and data reporting (including professional graphics for PowerPoint presentations) as a means of solving complex business problems.  ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First.  Combined with: ILRHR 6995

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 17286 ILRHR 4695   LEC 001

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    • MW Ives Hall 118
    • Mar 13 - Mar 23, 2017

    • Homrighouse, C

ILRHR 4697
Human Resources for Entrepreneurs in Developing Markets II

This course is a continuation of ILRHR 4687 and builds upon the purpose and goals established in the prior semester. As such, this course is designed to solidify the knowledge and skills students acquire ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17282 ILRHR 4697   LEC 001

    • M Ives Hall 108
    • Jan 25 - Mar 17, 2017

    • Nishii, L

      Paluch, B

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

ILRHR 6400
Organizational Diversity and Inclusion

The diversity of the U.S. workforce has been steadily increasing over the last 50 years, and is projected to continue increasing significantly.  Although Title VII of the Civil Rights Act was passed in ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15104 ILRHR 6400   LEC 001

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ILRHR 6410
Disability Considerations in HR Policy and Practice

Despite the two decades that have passed since the passage of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities continue to face numerous obstacles to gaining and maintaining employment ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15309 ILRHR 6410   LEC 001

    • M Ives Hall 109
    • Mar 20 - May 10, 2017

    • Bruyere, S

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

ILRHR 6440
Forging the Future of Work in America

What is the future of work in America?  Is it what we want it to be?   If not, why not and what can be done about it?  This course addresses these questions, motivated by the concern that those just now ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second.  Combined with: ILRHR 4440

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 15448 ILRHR 6440   LEC 001

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    • TR Ives Hall 215
    • Mar 20 - May 10, 2017

    • Dyer, L

ILRHR 6600
HR Leadership: Views from the Top

Hands-on course offering students a unique opportunity to learn and develop key competencies required of HR leaders. The course will focus on developing an understanding of the role and responsibilities ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15103 ILRHR 6600   LEC 001

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ILRHR 6604
Global Field Study in Strategic Human Resources

This unique course provides students with in-depth information on strategic HRM in a selected region of the world. Covers the development of selected businesses; the history, role, and current efforts ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17245 ILRHR 6604   LEC 001

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ILRHR 6607
Executive Compensation

This course will provide students with an overview of the design, structure, purpose and "fairness" of executive compensation as seen from the perspective of all stakeholders including executives, other ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18170 ILRHR 6607   LEC 001

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    • MW Ives Hall 111
    • Mar 20 - May 10, 2017

    • Dunn, B

  • This course will provide students with an overview of the design, structure, purpose and “fairness” of executive compensation as seen from the perspective of all stakeholders including executives, other employees, regulators, board members, institutional shareholders, independent advisors and the independent press. Students will learn the structure of all components of executive pay (including base pay, annual incentives, performance plans and equity based pay), understand how performance and pay levels are determined and investigate how the various stakeholders interact in the decision-making process. The course will examine each critical decision made in the executive pay determination process to uncover why decisions are made and the leverage applied by each of the constituent parties. The course will also examine the linkages between executive compensation and business strategy as well as the issues surrounding compliance with securities laws, tax regulations, accounting standards and corporate governance. Lectures will be supplemented with guest speakers representing the stakeholder groups

ILRHR 6615
Socially Responsible Business

HR leaders are now being asked to lead the CSR function, to head the company foundation, or to create programs that engage employees in the community.  They are also asked to oversee compliance around ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second.  Combined with: ILRHR 4615

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 15443 ILRHR 6615   LEC 001

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    • MW Ives Hall 105
    • Mar 20 - May 10, 2017

    • Grasso, J

ILRHR 6660
Strategic Human Resource Metrics and Analysis

The search for the ideal strategic HR metrics misses the larger issue of taking a more analytical approach toward HR decision making. Analytics requires understanding the process through which knowledge ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second.  Combined with: ILRHR 4664

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17235 ILRHR 6660   LEC 001

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    • TR Ives Hall 219
    • Mar 20 - May 10, 2017

    • Hausknecht, J

ILRHR 6680
Staffing Organizations

Seminar providing an overview of the processes by which organizations staff positions with both internal and external applicants. Because staffing is one of the primary human resource activities, it is ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15400 ILRHR 6680   LEC 001

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    • TR Ives Hall 219
    • Mar 20 - May 10, 2017

    • Hausknecht, J

ILRHR 6685
Fundamentals of Benefits and the Employee Value Proposition

The purpose of this course is to provide a strategic overview of employee benefits and how organizations may leverage what is often one of the largest and most variable P+L costs to drive engagement. As ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15431 ILRHR 6685   LEC 001

    • M Ives Hall 219
    • Mar 20 - May 10, 2017

    • Kasiarz, D

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

ILRHR 6690
Managing Compensation

Helps students gain an understanding of how to make decisions about compensation. The strong focus is on applications and includes some discussion of recent theory and research. By the end of the course, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15111 ILRHR 6690   LEC 001

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    • TR Ives Hall 219
    • Feb 13 - Apr 3, 2017

    • Yoon, Y

ILRHR 6930
Training and Development in Organizations

Acquaints students with aspects of learning in organizations. Begins by discussing organizational learning and then focuses more narrowly on specific ways in which learning is achieved through the training ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15345 ILRHR 6930   LEC 001

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

ILRHR 6990
Advanced Desktop Applications

This course will incorporate advanced topics in Microsoft Excel and Access. The Excel portion will focus on advanced use of functions, creating form controls, macros, pivot tables and organization and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15037 ILRHR 6990   LEC 001

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ILRHR 6995
Expert Desktop Applications

This course focuses on the use of creative analytics for decision making and data reporting (including professional graphics for PowerPoint presentations) as a means of solving complex business problems.  ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First.  Combined with: ILRHR 4695

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 17289 ILRHR 6995   LEC 001

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    • MW Ives Hall 118
    • Mar 13 - Mar 23, 2017

    • Homrighouse, C

ILRHR 7451
Leadership Assessment for Managers

The purpose of the 3 ½ day course is to assess the leadership and management skills of students by providing an opportunity to gather feedback on their strengths and developmental needs. The first two ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1.5 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 15287 ILRHR 7451   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Jan 25 - Mar 17, 2017

    • Stepp, P

  • Letter Grade Option is available for MILR students only. All other students must take the class S/U.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

ILRHR 8405
Total Rewards Compensation

The conversation around employee pay has changed from one of base salaries, bonuses, and cash compensation to a "total rewards" approach that seeks the right blend of monetary and non-monetary elements ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 0.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18509 ILRHR 8405   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Jan 23 - Mar 4, 2017

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning - WWW
    Enrollment limited to students in the Executive Master of Human Resource Management program.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

ILRHR 8603
Negotiation Skills

Being able to negotiate is a practical, everyday skill that is critical for anyone working within an organization. The good news is it's a skill you can practice and master. Negotiation skills are ones ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 0.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18510 ILRHR 8603   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Apr 17 - May 14, 2017

    • Bell, B

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning - WWW
    Enrollment limited to students in the Executive Master of Human Resource Management program.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

ILRHR 9600
Workshop in Human Resource Studies

Provides a forum for the presentation and critical discussion of current research being undertaken by graduate students, faculty members, and invited guests in the field of human resource studies. All ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 14848 ILRHR 9600   SEM 101

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ILRHR 9620
Seminar on Mergers and Acquisitions

This seminar will examine the implications for HR and employment relations of mergers and acquisitions, drawing on research literature, case materials, and guest speakers. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17280 ILRHR 9620   SEM 101

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    • M Ives Hall 103
    • Jan 25 - Mar 17, 2017

    • Batt, R