Human Resources Management

Illinois College’s online human resources management degree offers a curriculum that combines innovative leadership tools with communication essentials. The program requires the completion of 120 semester hours – 74 hours in general education courses and 46 hours in human resources management core courses.

Courses

General Education (74 hours)

Students must complete a total of 74 credit hours in a variety of areas. These include courses in writing; world languages; the arts; speech; science; social, spiritual and philosophical issues and more.

Human Resources Management Core (46 hours)

Course	Description	Credits
CO 210	Business Communication This course is designed to enhance one’s understanding of the skills, principles and contexts of communication in business and organizational settings. Oral presentations and written assignments are utilized to evaluate competencies in verbal and nonverbal communication efforts. A framework of strategic communication is introduced for the planning and implementation of various interpersonal and presentational principles and skills along with an examination of important theories of organizational communication. This course exposes students to compelling communication-related issues in contemporary business and professional settings.	4
EC 105	Principles of Economics This course is a one-term combination of both micro- and macro-economics. In this course, students are introduced to analysis of supply and demand, national income theory, the banking system, monetary policy and the corresponding usage for economic stabilization, theory of the consumer, theory of the firm and other selected microeconomic topics.	4
AC 231	Principles of Accounting Fundamental financial and managerial accounting concepts used in decision making. Emphasis is on operating, investing, and financing activities and planning, controlling and evaluating performance.	4
MG 315	Business Ethics Consideration of the problem of determining the rules which should govern the relationship between industry and government, a company and its customers and management and employees.	4
MG 237	Organizational Behavior This course focuses on the examination of research and theory as it relates to the organization and the organizational environment as a social system. Within this context, the course explores factors that influence the way members of an organization behave. Topics include individual and cultural differences, perceptions, attitudes, emotions, motivation, learning and reinforcement, managing diversity, decision-making, relationship management, performance, group/team relationships, leadership, conflict and negotiations, strategy, and organizational change management.	4
MG 357	Business Law This course is designed to provide students with a general overview and introduction to the American legal system, both procedural and substantive, with an emphasis on civil law as it relates to business owners and operators. Topics include: the courts, civil procedure, torts, personal property, real property, insurance, contracts, and contemporary issues.	4
MG 359	Human Resources Management A study of federal income tax principles and applications with primary emphasis upon personal income taxes. Prerequisite: AC 231.	4
MG 360	Talent Acquisition and Retention A study of the external principles, procedures and techniques used by auditors in verification of the financial statements of the business enterprise. Prerequisite: AC 325.	4
MG 362	Rewarding Employees Overview of the theoretical frameworks and practices pertaining to rewarding human resources in organizations. The course will introduce students to the Total Rewards approach and aide in the understanding of tangible and intangible aspects of compensation.	4
CO 330	Developing Talent and Intercultural Competence Training employees in today’s increasingly diverse world requires a great deal of knowledge. This course will discuss intercultural competence in global organizations. Then, building upon that foundation, the course will discuss how to train and develop employees, giving perspective to working in different world cultures. Major topics include the ADDIE training model, training methods, and intercultural communication in the workplace.	4
MG 491	Senior Capstone The capstone seminar for the Business Administration major, MG 491 integrates and applies concepts from management, accounting, economics and related fields, with a focus on developing and applying skills for problem solving and leadership in an organizational environment.	4

Choose 1:

Course	Description	Credits
MG 463/464	Internship in Human Resource Management A practical application of theoretical skills in actual job-related situations. Open to Junior and Senior majors. Permission of department chair required.	1-4
IC 421	Graduate READY: Career Strategies Students will learn how to transition from the college campus to a workplace environment through this interactive course. Within a supportive learning community, students will develop strategies from executing a successful job search to beginning their entry-level job or graduate program. Course topics in preparing for the role as new young professional include determining personal strengths through self-reflection and assessment, locating and applying for available positions, successfully interviewing and identifying workplace “rules of the game.”	2

How to Apply

Candidates must submit:

• An online application
  Apply for free at admission.ic.edu/apply
• Official transcripts of all high school and/or college work completed

Tuition

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