TROY UNIVERSITY
MASTER SYLLABUS
SORRELL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
HRM 6619
Seminar in Human Resource Administration
Prerequisites
Graduate standing.
Description
Analysis and discussion of current problems and/or issues in HRM.
Objectives
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Discuss a selected topic in depth in the area of human resource management.
2. Demonstrate conversance in the selected topic through appropriate application.
3. Discuss how the selected topic may inform strategies to support business objectives.
Purpose
To select and focus on human resource management topics of a timely nature or special interest.
The special human resource management topics covered in this course are determined by the
instructor and are not necessarily the same from term to term. MSHRM elective.
Approved Text*
As deemed appropriate by the instructor.
[The following texts represent some of the topics/issues that have been addressed in the past.]
Buford, J. A., & Lindner, J. R. Human resource management in local government: Concepts
and applications for HRM students and practitioners. Mason, OH: Cengage Learning.
Grote, D. The complete guide to performance appraisal. New York, NY: AMACOM.
Harvey, C. P., & Allard, M. J. Understanding and managing diversity: Readings, cases, and
exercises. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. [Online version available as SafariX
WebBook.]
Master Syllabi are developed by the senior faculty in each business discipline. This Master Syllabus must be used as the basis for developing the
instructor syllabus for this course, which must also comply with the content specifications outlined in the Troy University Faculty Handbook.
The objectives included on this Master Syllabus must be included among the objectives on the instructor’s syllabus, which may expand upon the
same as the instructor sees fit. The statement of purpose seeks to position the course properly within the curriculum and should be consulted by
faculty as a source of advisement guidance. Specific choice of text and other details are further subject to Program Coordinator guidance.
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Martocchio, J. J. Employee benefits: A primer for human resource professionals. Boston, MA:
McGraw-Hill.
Meade, J. G. The human resources software handbook: Evaluating technology solutions for
your organization. San Francisco, CA: John Wiley & Sons.
Rea, L. M., & Parker, R. A. Designing and conducting survey research: A comprehensive guide.
San Francisco, CA: John Wiley & Sons.
Walker, A. Web-based human resources: The technology and trends that are transforming the
HR function. Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill.
Other Reference Materials*
As deemed appropriate by the instructor.
* Note: The most recent edition is required unless otherwise specified.
Troy State University Faculty Handbook (2001): Section 3.8.2.8 [extract]—22 essential elements of the syllabus (somewhat modified for space):
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Course title
Course number
Term
Instructor
Prerequisites
Office hours
Class days, times
h.
i.
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k.
Classroom location n. Grading methods,
Office location
criterion weights,
Office telephone
make-up policy,
Course description,
mid-term grade
objectives
reports
l. Text(s)
o. Procedure, course
m. Other materials
requirements
p. General supports
r. Additional services u. Cheating policy
(computer works,
(Americans with
v. Specialization
writing center)
Disabilities Act,
requirements
q. Daily assignments,
other statements)
(certification,
holidays, add/drop s. Absence policy
licensure, teacher
& open dates, dead t. Incomplete-work
competencies)
day, final exam
policy