BUSN2200 Principles of Strategic Human Resource (HR) Management
This course provides students with a foundational understanding of strategic human resource management (HR) principles and how HR practices directly support organizational objectives. Students will explore the fundamental concepts of strategic HR planning and develop skills needed to align human resource functions with business needs. Through this course, students discover how HR is a strategic business partner rather than simply an administrative function. The curriculum covers the building blocks of strategic HR planning, enabling students to understand how recruitment, training, performance management, and other HR activities can be designed to advance organizational goals and create competitive advantage.
Prerequisite
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR
ENGL0921
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Explain HRM's evolution and strategic importance
Identify key components of strategic HRM aligned with organizational goals
Apply strategic HR frameworks to address organizational challenges
Analyze how HR strategies create sustainable competitive advantage
Evaluate HR policies' effectiveness in supporting organizational mission
Create a strategic HR plan aligned with business objectives
Differentiate HR models across various organizational contexts
Design metrics to measure HR's impact on organizational performance
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details