Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS The Human Resource and Organizational Change major focuses on the management of human resources and the implementation of organizational change initiatives. Students gain skills in human resource management, organizational behavior, change management, strategic planning, and employee development, preparing for careers in HR departments, consulting firms, and organizational development roles. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of human resource management and organizational behavior. - Develop skills in recruitment, selection, and talent management. - Learn employee development and training techniques. - Explore organizational change management and strategic planning. - Analyze performance management and employee engagement. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills. - Gain practical experience through projects and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Human Resource Management** - Overview of HR principles, functions, and industry trends. 2. **Organizational Behavior** - Study of individual and group behavior within organizations, including motivation, team dynamics, and organizational culture. 3. **Recruitment and Selection** - Techniques for recruiting, selecting, and onboarding employees. 4. **Talent Management and Succession Planning** - Strategies for managing talent, career development, and succession planning. 5. **Employee Development and Training** - Methods for designing and implementing employee training and development programs. 6. **Organizational Change Management** - Principles of change management, including planning, implementing, and evaluating organizational change initiatives. 7. **Strategic Planning and HR Strategy** - Developing and aligning HR strategies with organizational goals and objectives. 8. **Performance Management and Employee Engagement** - Techniques for managing employee performance, engagement, and retention. 9. **Labor Relations and Employment Law** - Understanding labor relations, employment law, and regulatory compliance. 10. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in HR and organizational change settings, such as HR departments, consulting firms, or organizational development roles. 11. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying HR and organizational change skills, such as developing a talent management plan, implementing a change management initiative, or conducting an employee engagement survey. **Assessment Methods:** - HR principles and organizational behavior analyses - Recruitment and selection projects - Talent management and succession planning projects - Employee development and training projects - Organizational change management projects - Strategic planning and HR strategy projects - Performance management and employee engagement projects - Labor relations and employment law essays - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Human Resource Management" - "Organizational Behavior" - "Recruitment and Selection" - "Talent Management and Succession Planning" - "Employee Development and Training" - "Organizational Change Management" - "Strategic Planning and HR Strategy" - "Performance Management and Employee Engagement" - "Labor Relations and Employment Law" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of business, management principles, and an interest in human resource management and organizational development. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in Human Resource and Organizational Change. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) - Professional in Human Resources (PHR) from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) - Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) from the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) - Certifications in specific HR and organizational change tools and software **Target Audience:** Aspiring HR professionals, organizational development specialists, change management consultants, and professionals seeking careers in HR departments, consulting firms, organizational development roles, and related fields. This major equips students with the strategic and operational skills needed to excel in human resource management and organizational change, supporting careers in various roles within HR departments, consulting firms, organizational development, and related fields.