2006-2008 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

MGMT 5362 Human Resources Information TechnologyExamines the application of technology to human resource administrative processesand management information requirements. Applications include resume management,training, interviewing and selection, performance management, compensationadministration, governmental reporting, payroll and benefits administration. Thetheory is reinforced through a series of real-world exercises using current softwaretechnologies. Topics also include defining technology needs based on businessrequirements, selecting technology vendors, outsourcing and preparing cost/benefitanalyses for proposed projects. Graduate Business programs only.MGMT 6181, 6281, 6381 Special TopicsDirected study of a minimum of 30 clock hours for each hour of credit. Provides theopportunity to conduct a detailed investigation of selected problems. Dean’s approvalrequired.MGMT 6300 Ethical Context of BusinessThis course provides an integrating experience as the student progresses through thegraduate business degree curriculum. The requirements include attendance at thefollowing: the orientation prior to beginning course work, four speaker engagements onHBU campus, and the Executive Evening sponsored by the Graduate Business Programs,as well as the completion of a research project that analyzes business decisions in termsof the conflicts between legal codes and ethical standards. This course is required forall graduate business students. Graduate Business programs only.MGMT 6309 EntrepreneurshipExamines the formation of a new enterprise. Emphasizes the characteristics for thesuccessful entrepreneur, the stages of business development, and the forms of businessorganization. Consideration is given to activities including acquiring seed capital,obtaining venture capital for growth or for purchase of an existing business. GraduateBusiness programs only.MGMT 6310 Legal and Ethical Environment of BusinessThis course is a functional study of the legal environment of business, examining therole of law in the business environment. Emphasis is given to the legal process andsubstantive legal areas of torts, strict liability, product liability; business related crimes,contracts, agency and employment law. Graduate Business programs only.MGMT 6333 Human Resources ManagementProvides a strategic overview and integrated perspective of all the primary humanresources functions. Emphasis is on the integration of HR practices and programs withthe business strategy and culture of the organization. Topics include formulating HRstrategy, staffing, performance management, strategic compensation, managing change,benefits, policy development, embracing diversity, employee development and HRtechnology. Graduate Business programs only.302 / Courses