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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Typically Available

Fall

Winter

Spring

Summer

Duration

As few as 11 weeks

Units

4.0

Current Formats

Online

In Person

Cost

Starting at $905.00

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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.

Summer 2026 Schedule

Date

Details

Format

June 22 - September 6

This section has no set meeting times.

Instructor:

Michael R Kilroy

REG#

408526

Fee:

$905.00

Online

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Notes

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

Deadline

Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026

Course Requirements

Book: Managing Human Resources by Scott Snell and George Bohlander

Cengage Learning

ISBN 9788214042954

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Course Syllabus

Fall 2026 Schedule

Date

Details

Format

September 24 - December 10

Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT

REG#

409488

Fee:

$905.00

In Person

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

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Notes

No meeting November 26, 2026.

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

Deadline

Refunds only available from July 27, 2026 to October 04, 2026

Course Requirements

Book: Managing Human Resources by Snell, Scott A., and Morris, Shad

Southwestern College Pub.

ISBN 9780357716519

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Course Syllabus

Schedule

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Date

Time

Location

Lecture

Thu Sep 24, 2026

6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT