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.

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date

Details

Format

January 5 - March 22

This section has no set meeting times.

Instructor:

Kathy Gilroy

REG#

405729

Fee:

$905.00

Online

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Notes

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

Deadline

Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026

Course Requirements

(Optional) No required textbook for this section.

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Course Syllabus

Spring 2026 Schedule

Date

Details

Format

April 1 - June 10

Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT

Instructor:

Sandra Sims

REG#

407164

Fee:

$905.00

In Person

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

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Notes

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

Deadline

Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 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

Wed Apr 1, 2026

6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT