ILRHR 8501 - Managing and Developing Talent

Spring. 2.5 credits. Letter grades only.

Enrollment limited to: students enrolled in the Executive Master of Human Resource Management.

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This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive view of how the HR system can be used to manage and develop talent. Consideration is given to both theories and practical applications involved in effectively managing and developing human capital. Topics covered include employment branding, diversity and inclusion, employee engagement and retention, identifying and developing high potential talent, executive compensation, and executive assessment and coaching. Emphasis is placed on exploring these issues from both strategic and tactical levels to increase organizational effectiveness.