Course Overview
Introduces systems and procedures associated with human resource information collection, storage with emphasis on use for strategic and organizational human resource planning purposes. Course presents an overview of management functions, H.R. information systems, and applied H.R. research techniques. Two hours a week of microcomputer laboratory time are included for preparation of course assignments that use computer applications.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
The objective of this course is to provide you with introductory knowledge of Human Resources Management Systems (HRMS), the methodologies used to identify if a system is needed, select the appropriate system, justify the system through to its implementation and post maintenance. You will also develop skill in using a state of the art HRMS module of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Prepare a needs analysis for a HRMS.
- Identify the purpose, components, and benefits of a HRMS and the strategic advantages to the corporation.
- Explain the planning process required to be completed in order to evaluate and select a HRMS.
- Identify and be conversant in the major HRMS technology and be able to critically analyze these trends.
- Undertake a HRMS ROI analysis and product evaluation.
- Describe the systems methodology from the point of a need for a HRMS identified through the implementation to 'going live' with a system.
- Describe the ongoing management and support of HRMS.
- Perform basic HRMS end-user data transactions in at least one HRMS system
- Identify HRMS/ERP systems in general including what they can and can't do.
Effective as of Fall 2016
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