The Human Resource Management program equips HR professionals and others for the demands of today’s technology-driven environment. It imparts the knowledge and skills necessary to address human resource challenges and drive innovation and productivity in dynamic organizational settings. The program emphasizes training in establishing and implementing policies aligned with HR best practices and organizational needs.
Students gain a robust foundation in the social sciences, with a curriculum designed to expand their expertise by fostering cross-functional thinking and active participation in the development and execution of workplace strategies that achieve business goals. The American University of Florida’s graduate curriculum aligns with the competencies outlined by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in “The Competency Model for New HR.”
Key coursework includes human resource planning, recruitment, selection, placement, compensation and benefits, performance management, career planning, training and organizational development, labor and employee relations, ethical/legal employment practices, HR information systems, HR strategy, statistical methods, and program evaluation. This intensive and comprehensive curriculum prepares students for success in the evolving HR landscape.