REQUEST TO COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE FOR CURRICULAR IMPROVEMENTS
DEPARTMENT: MGMT PROPOSED EFFECTIVE SEMESTER: Fall 2009 COLLEGE:
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
Academic Program
New degree*
Substantive Course Changes
New course Title
HCoB
Misc. Course Changes
New major*
New curriculum*
New concentration*
New certificate
New minor
X Revised major
Revised minor
Admission requirements
Pre or Co-requisites
Deletion (required by others)
Course #, different level
Credit hours
Enrollment restriction
Course-level restriction
Prefix Title and description
(attach current & proposed)
Description (attach current & proposed)
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Course #, same level
Variable credit
Credit/no credit
Cross-listing
COGE reapproval
Other (explain**)
Graduation requirements
Deletion Transfer
Other (explain**)
** Other:
General education
Other (explain**)
(select one)
Not Applicable
Title of degree, curriculum, major, minor, concentration, or certificate: HRM
Existing course prefix and #: Proposed course prefix and #: Credit hours:
Existing course title:
Proposed course title:
Existing course prerequisite & co-requisite(s):
Proposed course prerequisite(s)
If there are multiple prerequisites, connect with “and” or “or”. To remove prerequisites, enter “none.”
Proposed course co-requisite(s)
If there are multiple corequisites, they are always joined by “and.”
Proposed course prerequisite(s) that can also be taken concurrently:
Is there a minimum grade for the prerequisites or corequisites?
The default grades are D for undergraduates and C for graduates.
Major/minor or classification restrictions:
List the Banner 4 character codes and whether they should be included or excluded.
For 5000 level prerequisites & corequisites : Do these apply to: (circle one) undergraduates graduates both
Specifications for University Schedule of Classes: a. Course title (maximum of 30 spaces): b. Multi-topic course: No Yes c. Repeatable for credit: No Yes d. Mandatory credit/no credit: No Yes e. Type of class and contact hours per week (check type and indicate hours as appropriate)
1. Lecture 3. Lecture/lab/discussion 5. Independent study
2. Lab or discussion 4. Seminar or studio 6. Supervision or practicum
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FOR PROPOSALS REQUIRING GSC/USC REVIEW:
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Revised May 2007. All previous forms are obsolete and should not be used.

1. Explain briefly and clearly the proposed improvement.
The HRM faculty proposes a change in the requirements for the HR major. The major currently has 7 required classes (MGMT 3520 HRM, MGMT 2750 Analytical Foundations, MGMT 3500 Managing Diversity, MGMT 3530
Organizational Development, MGMT 4510 Staffing, MGMT 4320 Compensation, and MGMT 4540 Employee
Relations) plus one elective class (students choose from MGMT 3010 Project Management, FIN 3600 Risk and
Insurance, FIN 3730 Retirement Planning and Benefits, and LAW 3840 Criminal Law and Procedures). The proposed change is to reduce the required number of courses to 6 (MGMT 3520, MGMT 2750, MGMT 3530, MGMT
4510, MGMT 4320, and MGMT 4540) and increase the number of elective courses to two (MGMT 3010, MGMT
3500, FIN 3600, FIN 3730, LAW 3840, MGMT 4100 Multinational Management, MFE 3400 Design for People at
Work). In essence, we are moving MGMT 3500 from a required to an elective class, and including two additional elective classes (MGMT 4100 and MFE 3400) for students to select.
2. Rationale. Give your reason(s) for the proposed improvement. (If your proposal includes prerequisites, justify those, too.)
There are two reasons for the proposal. First, we believe that allowing students to have more choice in designing their HR program would better meet the needs of our students, perhaps preparing them for more specialized jobs in the HR industry (Comp and Benefits Manager, OSHA Officer) while retaining their general HR knowledge. Secondly, our department recently lost one HR faculty member, whom we were not allowed to replace. We are adjusting currently faculty teaching assignments to respond to this (a faculty member is switching from teaching MGMT 3500 to
MGMT 4510), but it necessitates reducing the demand for MGMT 3500.
3. Effect on other colleges, departments or programs. If consultation with others is required, attach evidence of consultation and support. If objections have been raised, document the resolution. Demonstrate that the program you propose is not a duplication of an existing one.
There should be minimal effect on other programs. There may be an increase of 10-20 students interested in taking
MGMT 4100 or MFE 3400 per academic year. Currently, MGMT 4100 has space to accommodate the increased demand. Please see the attached letter of support from the Manufacturing Engineering department.
4. Effect on your department’s programs. Show how the proposed change fits with other departmental offerings.
There is minimal effect on the MGMT department’s other programs. As mentioned above, MGMT 4100 currently has enough space to meet the 10-20 students who may choose to take that course. MGMT 3500 will be taught once per year instead of twice, as it currently is. This course is currently an elective course for the MGMT major, as well as a required course for the HR major. Reducing it to an elective course for the HR major will reduce the demand for the course, and students in both the HR and MGMT majors have several other courses from which to choose to help complete their program of study. The proposed change is relatively minor, so the ‘fit’ with other departmental offerings remains unchanged.
5. Effects on enrolled students: Are program conflicts avoided? Will your proposal make it easier or harder for students to meet graduation requirements? Can students complete the program in a reasonable time? Show that you have considered scheduling needs and demands on students’ time. If a required course will be offered during summer only, provide a rationale.
We believe that increased flexibility inherent in this proposal will make it easier for students to meet graduation requirements and schedule their classes each semester. Students are well informed about when classes are taught, with all required classes being taught at least twice per year. We have not had issues with students graduating in a reasonable time, as 94% of our students in Spring, 2008 graduated within 4 years.
6. Student or external market demand. What is your anticipated student audience? What evidence of student or market demand or need exists? What is the estimated enrollment? What other factors make your proposal beneficial to students?
Given the increased flexibility, there may be a slight increase in the HR major. However, we do not foresee a marked increase or decrease in demand for the major due to the proposal. As of Spring, 2008, there were 38 pre-HR students and 81 HR majors. This is consistent with the numbers for Spring, 2007 (34 pre-HR majors, and 87 majors).

7. Effects on resources. Explain how your proposal would affect department and University resources, including faculty, equipment, space, technology, and library holdings. Tell how you will staff additions to the program. If more advising will be needed, how will you provide for it? How often will course(s) be offered? What will be the initial one-time costs and the ongoing base-funding costs for the proposed program? (Attach additional pages, as necessary.)
This proposal is partially necessitated by the loss of an HR faculty member with no replacement possible. To continue to offer key HR classes (namely, the MGMT 4510 Staffing class), teaching assignments had to be reorganized, such that the faculty member responsible for the MGMT 3500 class is now assigned to the MGMT 4510 course. Reducing the demand for MGMT 3500 from two classes per year to one class per year helps alleviate conflict for students by retaining the two sections of MGMT 4510.
8. General education criteria. For a general education course, indicate how this course will meet the criteria for the area or proficiency. (See the General Education Policy for descriptions of each area and proficiency and the criteria. Attach additional pages as necessary. Attach a syllabus if (a) proposing a new course, (b) requesting certification for baccalaureate-level writing, or (c) requesting reapproval of an existing course.)
There are no general education courses affected by the proposal.
9. List the learning outcomes for the proposed course or the revised or proposed major, minor, or concentration. These are the outcomes that the department will use for future assessments of the course or program.
The learning outcomes for the HR major remain unchanged. MGMT 3500 provides a more in-depth coverage of employment law, but the laws are taught in MGMT 3520 (a required course). The addition of MGMT 4100
Multinational Management and MFE 3400 Design for People at Work will assist the HR majors in preparing them for international assignment or the managing of international workers, or responsibilities for overseeing OSHA requirements in the workplace, respectively. These learning points are becoming more critical in some specialized areas of HR.
10. Describe how this curriculum change is a response to assessment outcomes that are part of a departmental or college assessment plan or informal assessment activities.
Inclusion of MFE 3400 and MGMT 4100 as possible electives for our majors is in direct response of assessment outcomes that indicate our students need stronger knowledge about OSHA requirements and international issues.
While these two areas are important, we do not currently have enough faculty resources to include them in required courses housed in the management department, and also do not want to make the HR program prohibitive to student completion by requiring 9-10 courses. Therefore, we have included these courses as electives students may use to meet their program requirements.
11. (Undergraduate proposals only) Describe, in detail, how this curriculum change affects transfer articulation for
Michigan community colleges. For course changes, include detail on necessary changes to transfer articulation from
Michigan community college courses. For new majors or minors, describe transfer guidelines to be developed with
Michigan community colleges. For revisions to majors or minors, describe necessary revisions to Michigan community college guidelines. Department chairs should seek assistance from college advising directors or from the admissions office in completing this section.
There should be no revisions necessary to Michigan community college transfer agreements.

Current List of Required Courses and Elective Courses:
Required Classes (all need to be taken)
MGMT 2750 Analytical Foundations
MGMT 3500 Managing Diversity in Organizations
MGMT 3520 Human Resource Management
MGMT 3530 Organizational Development
MGMT 4320 Compensation and Benefits
MGMT 4510 Staffing Organizations (offered in Spring only)
MGMT 4540 Employee Relations
Elective Classes (choose one)
MGMT 3010 Project Management
FIN 3600 Risk and Insurance
FIN 3730 Retirement Planning and Benefits
LAW 3840 Criminal Law and Procedures
Proposed List of Required Courses and Elective Courses:
Required Classes (all need to be taken)
MGMT 2750 Analytical Foundations
MGMT 3520 Human Resource Management
MGMT 3530 Organizational Development
MGMT 4320 Compensation and Benefits
MGMT 4510 Staffing Organizations
MGMT 4540 Employee Relations
Elective Classes (choose two)
MGMT 3500 Managing Diversity in Organizations
MGMT 4100 Multinational Management
MGMT 3010 Project Management
FIN 3600 Risk and Insurance
FIN 3730 Retirement Planning and Benefits
MFE 3400 Design for People at Work
LAW 3840 Criminal Law and Procedures

Current Human Resource Management Major (HRMJ) (24 to 25 hours)
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In addition to the BBA requirements, the Human Resources Management major consists of seven required courses (21 hours) and one elective (3-4 hours).
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AdvaAdvanced Economics Requirement
As a part of the BBA curriculum, the advanced economics requirement can be met by taking one of the following:
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Revised Human Resource Management Major (HRMJ) (24 to 25 hours)
In addition to the BBA requirements, the Human Resources Management major consists of six required courses
(18 hours) and two elective (6-7 hours).
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ElectElectives (6 to 7 hours)
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AdvaAdvanced Economics Requirement
As a part of the BBA curriculum, the advanced economics requirement can be met by taking one of the following:
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From: John Patten
To: Satish Deshpande
Date:
Subject:
11/27/2008 9:44 PM
Fwd: RE: Permission to use MFE 3400 as an elective in
CC: david.meade@wmich.edu
the HRM program
Yes, you have my permission, and that of our department (Manufacturing Engineering), to add MFE 3400 to the HRM Major list of electives.
John Patten
Chair, Department of Manufacturing Engineering
>>> Satish Deshpande < satish.deshpande@wmich.edu
> 11/26/2008 7:32 PM >>>
Hi John:
Thanks for the quick turnaround. I am going to need a note from you which I can attach to the curriculum form stating that we have your permission to add MFE 3400 to the HRM Major list of electives.
An email should suffice.
Thanks
Satish