Course Descriptions

Discusses fundamental principles and practices associated with developing a corporate culture that inspires high performance by employees. Explores the alignment between values and organizational practices or behaviors than can influence productivity and profitability goals. Class projects focus on ways to create and maintain a motivational environment where people can be, and do, their very best.

This course is designed to provide students with a diverse mixture of theoretical and practical knowledge of the principles (and concepts) of Corporate Training & Development in the workplace. In the emerging global, fast-paced economy, only those companies that are able to create effective training strategies for their employees, quickly, efficiently, and precisely, will thrive. This course is an examination of individual and organizational strategies designed to stimulate learning in organizations. In addition, the course is aimed at facilitating your understanding of individual corporate training & development from both organizational and personal perspectives. Whether you are a working HR professional and/or a supervisor and/or manager in another area of business, the knowledge of how to identify training needs, determine the best path toward training programs, create/manage/measure the results of training programs, as well as motivate, encourage and mentor employee development, will be an important asset to your managerial knowledge base. In addition, trends and issues that are associated with current best-practices and future developments will also be examined.\n3 credits

Examines models and tools available to employers to attract, motivate, and retain employees. Study of how the context, components and contributions of total rewards, i.e. compensation, benefits, performance and recognition, development and career opportunities, are part of an integrated business strategy.

A systems approach integrating key theories and applied knowledge of human resource management. Discussion areas include staffing, ethics, employment law, compensation, rewards and recognition, and strategic planning. The final research project requires students to examine the alignment of human resource strategies within a selected business.

Students gain practical experience by working in a human resource department of organization or a human resource firm under the supervision of a workplace manager and a human resource faculty member.

A continuation of MSHN 698 where students gain practical experience by working in a human resource department of organization or a human resource firm under the supervision of a workplace manager and a human resource faculty member.\n3 credits

The human resource management profession is increasingly demanding certification, such as the SHRM-CP qualification. This course reviews and integrates the key content areas of the SHRM Body of Competency & Knowledge™ (SHRM BoCK™). By attending, students will identify subjects of strength and build on them, as well as identify areas of need to further concentrated study to round out their human resource management education. The SHRM-certified instructor will guide interactive discussions, provide sample test questions and periodic progress checks. 3 credits\n 

Discusses fundamental principles and practices associated with developing a corporate culture that inspires high performance by employees. Explores the alignment between values and organizational practices or behaviors than can influence productivity and profitability goals. Class projects focus on ways to create and maintain a motivational environment where people can be, and do, their very best. 3 credits

Examines current demographic trends that shape the lives of the current elderly population and the specific skills and knowledge necessary to respond professionally and effectively to the needs of an aging population. We will study the structure and effect of the most significant federal programs benefiting the elderly: Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. The course also examines the rights of patients in nursing homes as well as other housing options and programs for seniors. 3 credits.

Introduces the principles of pharmacoeconomics and outcomes assessment commonly used to study the impact of pharmaceutical care services to patients and communities. Describes the study designs and measures of effect used to study disease in human populations. Introduces concepts of causal inference and threats to study validity. 3 credits.

Covers the history of public hospitals, the current trends and the future of this centerpiece of the US healthcare system. 1 credit.

Covers basic principles of correctional health and unique health concerns for incarcerated populations, in both adult and youth correctional settings. Special sessions will focus on the criminal justice system as a whole, including influences such as privatization of prisons and criminalization of drugs, and understanding basic research principles in a correctional setting. The course will also include sessions on providing healthcare to specific incarcerated populations, including adolescents, geriatric patients, and patients with psychiatric disorders. 1 credit.

Surveys the language and basic medical concepts that healthcare managers need to know to interface with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, technicians, and other medical personnel. 1 credit.

Overview of the principles and practice of public health as applied to leading global health problems. 1 credit.

Focuses on topics in the news concerning healthcare management. The course will examine areas such as the past and future of VA hospitals, recent changes in Medicare and their impact, current and future financial challenges to hospitals, impact of customer satisfaction on healthcare management, and changing demands for access to care. 1 credit.

Learners synthesize key theoretical and applied business knowledge acquired throughout the Healthcare Management MS curriculum. Working in small teams, students prepare a strategic analysis project demonstrating the applicability of business knowledge and critical thought to an innovative business situation that is a current problem or initiative for a health care organization. 3 credits.