Elements of Human Resources Management

MGMT X 450

This course introduces the foundations of human resources management and provides an overview of all the functions needed to be a generalist practitioner.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Online
In Person
Starting at $855.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Gain knowledge about the basic functions of a human resources professional, including recruiting, hiring, employee relations, compensations and benefits, and training and development
  • Learn how to design and structure a human resources department
  • Explore the relationship of the HR function to larger business functions, and how to resolve operational HR problems
  • Learn about the history and future of human resources management, and discover the career opportunities in the field

About this course:

This course provides an overview of and introduction to the basic human resources management (HRM) functions: employment, employee relations, training and development, compensation, benefits and human resources information systems (HRIS). Topics include the various aspects of designing and structuring a HRM/personnel department, the history and future of HRM, the changing nature of work, the relationships of HRM functions, the current legal environment in which HRM operates, sources for obtaining answers to most operational HRM problems and an exploration of HRM as a career. 

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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Instructor: Kathy Gilroy
400328
Fee:
$855.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 10, 2025
Course Requirements
(Optional) No required textbook for this section.
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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401867
Fee:
$855.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Apr 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu Apr 10, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu Apr 17, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu Apr 24, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu May 1, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu May 8, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu May 15, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu May 22, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu May 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu Jun 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu Jun 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Ronald Becker
401868
Fee:
$855.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Managing Human Resources by Scott Snell, Shad Morris, and George W. Bohlander
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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