UCC/UGC/ECCC
Proposal for New Course
Please attach proposed Syllabus in approved university format.
1. Course subject and
BBA 335
2. Units:
number:
See upper and lower division undergraduate course definitions.
3. College: Extended Campuses
4. Academic Unit:
3
Business & Administration
5. Student Learning Outcomes of the new course. (Resources & Examples for Developing Course Learning
Outcomes)
A. Explain the strategic importance of Human Resource Management.
B. Identify the major current issues in Human Resource Management.
C. Identify demographic trends that will affect an organization’s ability to hire and retain
employees.
D. Understand the federal laws, executive orders, court decisions, and legal and ethical issues that
impact Human Resource Management decisions.
E. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the basic techniques and methods used in job
analysis and performance appraisal.
F. Describe the labor relations certification and collective bargaining processes.
6. Justification for new course, including how the course contributes to degree program outcomes,
or other university requirements / student learning outcomes. (Resources, Examples & Tools for Developing
Effective Program Student Learning Outcomes).
BBA 335 provides an introduction to the management of human resources. Students need a working
knowledge of the basic principles of management presented in the BBA 300 course to understand the
link between human resource management practices and company success. The course reviews
major functions of human resources and provides students with basic knowledge of human resource
management. This course is part of the core of BBA.
7. Effective BEGINNING of what term and
year?
See effective dates calendar.
Fall 2015
8. Long course title: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
(max 100 characters including spaces)
9. Short course
title:
Effective Fall 2012
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
(max. 30 characters including spaces)
10. Catalog course description (max. 60 words, excluding requisites):
Principles, functions, and practices relating to managing human resources in organizations.
Describes the basic human resources management processes of selection, training, appraisal,
compensation, labor relations and legal compliance.
11. Will this course be part of any plan (major, minor or certificate) or sub plan (emphasis)?
Yes
If yes, include the appropriate plan proposal.
No
12. Does this course duplicate content of existing courses?
Yes
No
If yes, list the courses with duplicate material. If the duplication is greater than 20%, explain why
NAU should establish this course.
13. Will this course impact any other academic unit’s enrollment or plan(s)?
Yes
No
If yes, describe the impact. If applicable, include evidence of notification to and/or response from
each impacted academic unit
14. Grading option:
Letter grade
Pass/Fail
Both
15. Co-convened with: N/A
14a. UGC approval date*:
(For example: ESE 450 and ESE 550) See co-convening policy.
*Must be approved by UGC before UCC submission, and both course syllabi must be presented.
16. Cross-listed with:
N/A
(For example: ES 450 and DIS 450) See cross listing policy.
Please submit a single cross-listed syllabus that will be used for all cross-listed courses.
17. May course be repeated for additional
units?
16a. If yes, maximum units allowed?
16b. If yes, may course be repeated for additional units in the same
term?
Yes
Yes
No
No
18. Prerequisites:
BBA 300
If prerequisites, include the rationale for the prerequisites.
BBA300 provides the basic management foundation for students, and it is needed to facilitate
understanding of BBA335. Students need a working knowledge of the basic principles of
management presented in the BBA 300 course to understand the link between human resource
management practices and company success.
Effective Fall 2012
19. Co requisites:
If co requisites, include the rationale for the co requisites.
20. Does this course include combined lecture and lab components?
Yes
If yes, include the units specific to each component in the course description above.
21. Names of the current faculty qualified to teach this course:
No
TBA
22. Classes scheduled before the regular term begins and/or after the regular term ends may require
additional action. Review “see description” and “see impacts” for “Classes Starting/Ending
Outside Regular Term” under the heading “Forms”
http://nau.edu/Registrar/Faculty-Resources/Schedule-of-Classes-Maintenance/.
Do you anticipate this course will be scheduled outside the regular term?
Yes
No
23. Is this course being proposed for Liberal Studies designation?
If yes, include a Liberal Studies proposal and syllabus with this proposal.
Yes
No
24. Is this course being proposed for Diversity designation?
If yes, include a Diversity proposal and syllabus with this proposal.
Yes
Answer 22-23 for UCC/ECCC only:
FLAGSTAFF MOUNTAIN CAMPUS
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
Date
Approvals:
Department Chair/Unit Head (if appropriate)
Date
Chair of college curriculum committee
Date
Dean of college
Date
For Committee use only:
Effective Fall 2012
No
UCC/UGC Approval
Date
Approved as submitted:
Yes
No
Approved as modified:
Yes
No
EXTENDED CAMPUSES
Jenny Scott
1.7.15
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
Date
Approvals:
Academic Unit Head
Date
Division Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized Learning)
Date
Division Administrator in Extended Campuses (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized
Learning)
Date
Faculty Chair of Extended Campuses Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or
Personalized Learning)
Date
Chief Academic Officer; Extended Campuses (or Designee)
Date
Approved as submitted:
Yes
No
Approved as modified:
Yes
No
Effective Fall 2012
MASTER SYLLABUS
BBA 335 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
General Information
•
Business and Administration Department, NAU-Yuma, Extended Campuses
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BBA 335 Human Resource Management
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Course may be offered in Spring, Summer, and Fall as needed
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3 credit hours
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Rosalicia Cordova
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Office: NAU-Yuma, AC240
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Office hours: Monday and Wednesday from 1 pm to 3:30 pm and by appointment
Prerequisites: BBA 300
COURSE DESCRIPTION Principles, functions, and practices relating to managing human
resources in organizations. Describes the basic human resources management processes of
selection, training, appraisal, compensation, labor relations and legal compliance. Letter Grade.
STUDENT LEARNING EXPECTATIONS/COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
A. Explain the strategic importance of Human Resource Management.
B. Identify the major current issues in Human Resource Management.
C. Identify demographic trends that will affect an organization’s ability to hire and retain
employees.
D. Understand the federal laws, executive orders, court decisions, and legal and ethical issues that impact
Human Resource Management decisions.
E. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the basic techniques and methods used in job
analysis and performance appraisal.
F. Describe the labor relations certification and collective bargaining processes.
Topics include:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Organizational context of human resources
HR objectives and HR’s role in the organization
Trends in HR management
Ethical issues in HR management
Legislation affecting HR
Overview of the staffing management function
Overview of training and development
Overview of employee relations
Overview of workplace health, safety and security
Effective Fall 2012
10. Overview of labor relations and unionized work environments
11. Managing total rewards
12. Compensation
13. Benefits
14. Job analysis and job design
15. HR planning
16. Strategic HR
COURSE STRUCTURE/APPROACH: course may be offered in person, online, or blended format.
Instruction may be presented with PowerPoint, lectures, class discussions, cases, simulations, class exercises,
and other classroom tools.
TEXTBOOK AND REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Dessler, G. (2008). Human Resource Management (14th ed.). Upper Saddle, NJ: Prentice Hall.
ISBN 10: 0-13-354517-2; ISBN 13: 978-0-13-354517-3
Other materials as assigned
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1
Introduction to HRM and EEO
Role of HRM
Module 2
Job Analysis and Talent Management
Personnel Planning and Recruiting
Employee Testing, Selection, and Interviews
Module 3
Training and Development
Performance Management and Employee Retention
Module 4
Strategic Pay Plans
Pay for Performance and Benefits
Module 5
Ethics and Fair Treatment and Labor Relations
Employee Safety and Health
Module 6
Managing Global Human Resources/Managing HR in Small Firms
Managing HR in Small Firms
EVALUATION TOOLS
Effective Fall 2012
Evaluations of student performance will be conducted by the means of assessment. The means of assessment
may consist of class discussions, answers to discussion questions, quizzes, cases, simulations, written projects
and reports, and exams.
Grading System:
90 - 100 points
A
80 – 89.9 points
B
70 – 79.9 points
C
60 – 69.9 points
D
<59.9 points
F
COURSE POLICIES
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Assignments submitted as a requirement for some other class may not be submitted for an assignment in
this BBA class. All assignments must be original work of the student or properly referenced and must be
specific work for this class.
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All work is to be submitted in the appropriate professional style and format. Standard oral and written
English is always used in the NAU classroom.
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All assignments must be turned in on the due dates specified in the syllabus. Late work may be accepted
at the discretion of the instructor and may include a 10% penalty deduction per week. All assignments need to
be submitted by the last day of class.
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Students are responsible for making sure they have assignments and handouts and turn in assignments on
time.
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Attendance and participation in the classroom are required according to the course format and as stated by
the instructor.
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Students are expected to notify the instructor if they will be absent from the class for more than one week.
Northern Arizona University
POLICY STATEMENTS
http://nau.edu/OCLDAA/_Forms/UCC/SyllabusPolicyStmts2-2014/
Effective Fall 2012