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Leadership: From Administrative to Strategic

Leadership is more than just a skill. Strategic leadership requires an understanding of organizational development, program evaluation and general business principles. Students undergo an innovative curriculum that incorporates training in organizational behavior, organizational development, change management, global HR and diversity, program and organizational consulting, giving you the competitive edge in today's job market. 

Leading Edge Curriculum

Specifically designed for the working adult, MSHRD courses are offered in the evenings or on Saturdays.  All courses are two units completed in seven weeks time.  There are two modules per semester. With a normal course load of two courses per module, graduation is possible in less than two years (36 units are required for graduation).

Theoretical Concepts - 6 units

  • 301 Organizational Behavior
  • 303 Organizational Development

Inquiry Skills - 8 units

  • 311 Research for Practitioners
  • 313 Program and Organizational Evaluation

Foundation Courses - 18 units

  • 319 HR Information Systems
  • 320 Planned Change Management
  • 322 Financial Analysis for HR
  • 323 Legal Issues in HR
  • 324 Global HR & Diversity
  • 325 Compensation & Benefits
  • 327 Ethical Issues in HR
  • 328 Organizational Strategic Planning (capstone)
  • 329 HR Strategic Planning (capstone)

Sample Electives - 4 units

  • 326 Crisis Management
  • 342 Job Design/Re-design
  • 344 Performance Management
  • 346 Training & Development
  • 347 Labor Relations
  • 348 Consulting Skills
  • 351 Employee Selection and Succession Planning
  • 354 Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
  • 355 Strategic Management Skills

Total of 36 units

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