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Major in Human Resource Management
Lucy N. McClurg, Faculty Adviser
The mission of the Master of Science program in human resource management in the Beebe Institute is to prepare students primarily in the functional areas of human resources to take professional positions in human resource management by helping them gain knowledge in employment law and knowledge and skills in collective bargaining, recruitment and selection, and compensation. This mission is achieved by providing a variety of educational experiences both in the classroom and the business community.
Regulations for the Degree
- All Master of Science students will complete the "Business Communication Skills Requirement" explained earlier in this chapter. The regulations, policies, and procedures given in the "Master's Enrollment" and "Master's Programs" sections in this chapter apply to the M.S./H.R.M. program. A maximum of six hours of transfer credit is permitted in this 30-hour program.
- Course Requirements. The course requirements for the degree Master of Science with a major in human resource management and the format of the program follow:
- Foundation and Prerequisite Courses. The courses in this section are in addition to the 30 hours required for the M.S. degree in human resource management. They are assigned as part of the admissions process based on a review of each student's transcripts. They can be exempted if equivalent work has been previously completed with minimum grades of C.
For descriptions and prerequisites of the undergraduate foundation courses, see "Course Descriptions" chapter of the Georgia State University Undergraduate Catalog. This catalog is available from the Georgia State University Bookstore and on the web at www.gsu.edu; click on Students then Catalogs.
Accounting/Finance: MBA 8121, or financial and managerial accounting principles and corporate finance principles (Acct 2101, Acct 2102, and Fi 3300).
Behavioral Science: Organizational behavior (Mgt 4010 or MBA 8412). MBA 8412 must be taken if option 2 in section C below is chosen.
Economics: Microeconomics principles (Econ 2106). See option 2 below for an alternate foundation course.
Mathematics: College algebra (Math 1111).
Statistics: MBA 8011 or Math 1070.
- Required Courses in the Major (21 hours)
HRM 8150 Human Resources Management (3)
HRM 8290 Applied Research Methods in Human Resource Management (3)
HRM 8410 Collective Bargaining (3)
HRM 8430 Human Resources Recruitment and Selection (3)
HRM 8470 Compensation Management (3)
HRM 8900 Field Research in Human Resource Management (3)
HRM 8990 Strategic Human Resources Management (3) |
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- Course Requirements continued.
- Elective Courses (9 hours)
Choose either option 1 or option 2:
Option 1
HRM 8210 Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (3)
HRM 8230 Legal and Ethical Environment of Human Resource Management (3)
HRM 8490 Performance Management (3)
Option 2
MBA 8231 Economics for Managers (3). This course will satisfy the Econ 2106 foundation requirement
MBA 8473 Information Technology and Decision Strategy (3)
MBA 8683 Managerial Accounting and Control (3)
- Program of Study/Course Prerequisites. Each student's program must be planned in consultation with the faculty adviser in human resource management and a copy of the program filed with the Office of Academic Assistance and Master's Admissions for review and approval. Progress toward the degree, including clearance for graduation, cannot be confirmed without an approved program of study. The program of study should be planned before the student takes a non-required course. Any changes in the program must be approved by the faculty adviser and a copy of the changes sent to the OAA.
Students always must consult the "Course Descriptions" chapter of the current graduate catalog to determine if they have met the prerequisites for any course to be taken.
- Time Limit. The time limit for completing the M.S./H.R.M. program is five years from the first semester a course in section B or C (above) is taken.
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