Professional Development Program: Year 2
CS 504.1 – Human Resource Management
The Human Resource Department is the one that monitors the culture of the organization, is responsible for recruiting the top workforce, recommend market-based salaries and develop an overall strategic compensation plan, as well as researches, recommends, and implements employee benefits programs that attract and retain the best employees. The Human Resource Management course is designed to familiarize students with the concepts related to human resource management, including legal requirements, employee selection considerations, and employee development and evaluation. This course provides a foundational knowledge of human resources functions, issues, and strategies, as well as the basic competencies and responsibilities of a human resource manager. This course will help you better understand the role of Human Resource function and the role this discipline plays within the workplace.
CS 508.1 – Personal Financial Management
Financial literacy is a fundamental life skill. Developing and growing this skill means not only assuring day-to-day financial stability, but also laying the groundwork that will set students up for future success by having adequate emergency funds, in building solid credit, and planning for future expenses.
CS 509.1 – Workplace Financial Management
This course provides practical workplace financial management skills that will allow the student to effectively manage resources to maximize progress towards a business goal. Utilizing standard workplace tasks, students will be introduced to common terms and strategies for determining the success of a potential business venture, interpreting financial documents such as an income statement, budgets, and strategic planning.
CS 510.1 – Critical Thinking
Critical thinking is a fundamental skill for effectively making decisions, problem solving, and accessing creative solutions. The strategic approach that is critical thinking unlocks opportunities for personal and professional growth while encouraging a path of lifelong learning. We can consider critical thinking as an umbrella term for a collection of skills and qualities that allow one to approach a decision or problem in a strategic and logical way.