Human Resources Program Outline
In as little as four months–or take longer
if you wish–you can finish your first semester and be ready
to start making money in Human Resources.
McKinley College prepares you to work for any type of business you choose.
You get everything you need to know with our easy-to-understand
instruction that takes you step by step through the basics of
Human Resources. Here is a preview of what you will
learn:
Semester 1 (16 Credit Hours)
Success Strategies
– Your first course introduces
you to McKinley College and the world of distance learning. You’ll
learn proven strategies for success as an independent learner.
In addition, discover how to access the many facets of Mckinley
College and meet the faculty and staff.
Business Fundamentals
– Explore the exciting world
of business with this program overview. Discover the many careers
- and lucrative income – that await you. From accounting
executives to a top manager, you’ll learn about the many
career opportunities available to college grads.
Workplace Psychology – Discover the intricacies of social
psychology. You’ll learn how personality traits, biology,
health stress, and psychological disorders affect human behavior
in the workplace.
Workplace Psychology–Discover
the intricacies of social psychology. You’ll learn how personality
traits, biology, health, stress, and psychological disorders affect
human behavior in the workplace.
Introduction to Management – Discover the four principles
of management: planning, organizing, controlling and leading.
Use your skills to plan for success on a company, department and
personal level.
Applied Business Math – This course provides an overview
of business math and basic statistics. It emphasizes workplace
applications of math and statistics.
Human Resources Management
– Gain an introduction to the policies and practices found in today's human resource departments. An overview of topics such as staffing, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and labor relations will be provided.
Also Included:
- Success Strategies DVD
- Hi-liter Pen and McKinley Pen
- McKinley Welcome Folder
- Leather Organizer with Cell Holder
Semester 2 (15 Credit Hours)
Principles of Employment –
Discover what constitutes an effective system
of employment relations. Learn how HR professionals evaluate staffing
needs and develop selection systems, appraisal systems and measurement
tools. Discover how training and development functions in an organization.
Explore the roles of the state, the firm, unions and employees
within ethical, legal, political, economic and human resource
frameworks.
Computer Applications
– Discover the fundamentals
of computers, including hardware and software concepts, as well
as networking and Internet terminology. Apply your skills using
Microsoft® Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Marketing Principles
– Learn to conduct customer
and competitor analysis. Discover how to attract target markets
for product, pricing, distribution and promotional decisions.
Business
Communications
– Develop skills for effective
written communication. You’ll learn to produce clear, effective,
audience-specific documents.
Introduction to Accounting I
– Take a journey through the
accounting cycle— from journalizing to closing the books.
Apply the basics of bookkeeping and accounting theory, including
interpreting financial statements.
Also Included:
- Professor Teaches Microsoft® Office Software
- Dictionary and Thesaurus Set
- McKinley Pen and McKinley Sticky Notes
- How to Read an Operating Statement
- How to Read a Balance Sheet
Semester 3 (18 Credit Hours)
Recruitment and Staffing –
Discover effective recruiting and hiring practices. Learn how
to write effective job descriptions and employment ads, successfully
interview candidates and evaluate employees.
Employee Benefits Administration
– Master basic employee benefits terminology,
as well as gain an understanding of federally mandated programs,
retirement programs, and health insurance benefits employers offer
employees. Learn compensation and related federal laws.
Presentation Skills –
Research, organize, and present factual communication. Apply effective
communication skills through public speaking. Discover how to
concisely deliver the intended message and ensure the message
is clearly received.
Organizational Behavior –
Learn management theory and gain a foundation in planning, organizing,
directing, staffing and controlling. Apply management principles
to real-world situations.
Employee Training and Development
– In a changing marketplace, firms must
recruit, develop and retain quality employees. Conduct needs assessments,
linking training programs to your company’s strategic plans.
Design and implement effective orientation programs, corporate
training and continuing development programs. Explore contemporary
human resource development issues, including diversity training
and team development.
Occupational Safety and Health
– Explore organizational responsibility
for employee safety and the relative OSHA Standards. Study consequences
and case studies of OSHA noncompliance.
Also Included:
- McKinley Pen
- McKinley Hi-liter
- Welcome Folder
Semester 4 (15 Credit Hours)
Career Development Strategies
– Get your career moving! Improve your interview
techniques and create a top-notch resume. This course will teach
you everything you need to land a great job and kick-start your
career.
Payroll Preparation –
Learn how to maintain and interpret payroll records, calculate
and process payroll, report wages and tax withholdings, figure
the employer’s federal tax return, and much more. You’ll
finish the course by completing comprehensive payroll simulations.
Business Law and Ethics –
Study laws that affect business operations. Learn how business
ethics and social responsibility shape the business environment.
Additionally, you’ll gain an overview of the U.S. legal
system.
Labor Relations –
Explore the history and current role of the organized labor movement
in the United States. Trace the movement’s influence on
legislation and political institutions. Examine laws and regulations
that apply to collective bargaining, labor contracts and arbitration.
Discover how HR professionals implement collective bargaining
agreements, from grievances to arbitration.
Strategic Issues in Human Resources
– Study human resources industry trends
and evolving technology. Analyze case studies.
Human Resources Management Practicum
– Step into a real-world scenario as a human
resources professional and practice your skills and knowledge.
Also Included:
- McKinley Pen and McKinley Notepad
 
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