About this course: This specialization provides a robust introduction to the key principles, policies, and practices of human resource management, with a focus on understanding managerial choices and constraints, acquiring and onboarding talent, managing employee performance, and rewarding employees. The capstone project provides learners with the opportunity to apply these key principles and practices to a real-world workplace (including a learner's own workplace if desired). Specifically, the capstone project will involve identifying the key human resources challenges for a workplace--including the most pressing motivational, selection, performance evaluation, and reward issues. And for each of these areas, learners will devise a multi-step action plan for addressing the challenges identified.

Created by: University of Minnesota

Taught by: John W. Budd, Professor and Director
Center for Human Resources and Labor Studies
Taught by: Larry Bourgerie, Senior Lecturer
Carlson School of Management, Department of Work and Organizations
Taught by: Amy Falink, Senior Lecturer
Department of Work and Organizations
Taught by: Alan Benson, Assistant Professor
Carlson School of Management, Department of Work and Organizations

Basic Info	Course 5 of 5 in the Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers Specialization.
Commitment	7 weeks of study, 3-4 hours/week
Language	English, Subtitles: Italian
How To Pass	Pass all graded assignments to complete the course.
User Ratings	4.8 stars Average User Rating 4.8See what learners said

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Welcome and Getting Started

The capstone project provides you with the opportunity to apply the key principles and practices presented in the four courses of the HRM specialization to a real-world workplace. In this first module, you will get acquainted with the overall expectations of t...

1 video, 2 readings

WEEK 2

Milestone 1: Identifying the Internal and External Context

The first major milestone in the capstone project is identifying the internal and external needs, pressures, and constraints. In this module, you will be prompted to think about the major elements of the internal and external context and will create a draft de...

7 videos, 1 reading

WEEK 3

Milestone 2: Recruiting and Selecting Employees

The second major milestone in the capstone project is to identify the recruitment and selection needs of the work unit you identified. In this module, you will be prompted to think about the major elements of the hiring process and will create a draft descript...

9 videos, 3 readings

WEEK 4

Milestone 3: Managing Employee Performance

The third major milestone in the capstone project is identifying the Performance Management processes that are in place to facilitate effective employee performance and growth. In this module, you will be prompted to think about the major elements of the perfo...

6 videos

WEEK 5

Milestone 4: Managing Employee Compensation and Rewards

To reach the final milestone of the capstone project, you will identify and analyze the organization's rewards practices. This includes an analysis of compensation strategy, benchmarking practices, and an analysis of the pay mix. You will receive feedback from...

18 videos

WEEK 6

Submitting the Final Project

The previous modules have focused on developing and getting constructive feedback on the major elements of the capstone project. In this module, you should use all of that feedback to submit a final version of the project that will be graded by other learners....

1 reading

Graded: HRM Capstone Project

WEEK 7

Reflection and Congratulations

The work is now done! This short module provides an opportunity for you to reflect upon the specialization, and to be congratulated on your success by the instructional team.

2 videos, 3 readings

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The University of Minnesota is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 of 37 ratings

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I have just finished the specialization and I am waiting for my grade for the Capstone Project. I would like to thank you for the valuable knowledge you offer. It was a fascinating journey!!

Outstanding course for HR managers. I learn lots of new things in this specialization. On-boarding, Civility etc and their impact on the organization will help to recruit, evaluate, reward and manage people. New techniques learn from this course will help me to improve performance of my organization. Hope you too..

This was an amazing Course! it was really difficult choosing the best teacher, because each had their unique way of seamlessly imparting knowledge. i learned a lot from this course and a few life lessons too. i have become a better HR person from this course.

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Human Resources Management Capstone: HR for People Managers

Human Resources Management Capstone: HR for People Managers

Human Resources Management Capstone: HR for People Managers