The purpose of this course is to familiarize you with the basic principles and techniques of human resource management. The course takes a practical view that incorporates the contributions of the behavioral sciences with the technical aspects of implementing the HR function in the ‘real world.’

Surely, not everyone who takes this course will become a human resource professional, although that individual will learn a great deal about those roles. However, all managers no matter what their specializations are, play essential roles in carrying out HR policies and practices in their organizations. Consequently, a basic understanding of human resource management (HRM) is essential wherever you find yourself in your world of work. The key objective of this course is to enable you learn that HRM is more than just accepting employment applications and keeping records. It is a central and strategic organizational activity of increasing complexity and importance.