Undergraduate Course Descriptions

Human Resource Development (HRD)

HRD 2300 Introduction to Human Resource Development 3(3-0)

This course explores the concepts, theories and strategies of Human Resource Development. It includes examining the roles of individuals responsible for the HRD program in an organization, including qualities, qualifications and scope. Students will examine critically the components of HRD and identify the main challenges facing organizations today at national and international levels.

This is a Human Resource Development Major Core for the BSHRD
This is a Minor in Human Resource Development for Non-HRD Majors

HRD 3301 Human Capital Management 3(3-0)

This course is a comprehensive view of human resource policy development with emphasis on the interdependence of personnel and operating functions. Students will analyze personnel functions of recruitment, compensation, integration into the workforce and maintenance of human resources for the purpose of contributing to organizational, societal, and individual goals. An in-depth study of these functions will be made as to their effects upon the development of the human resources. (Equivalent to HRD3301 HRD in Business and Industry listed in previous catalog).

This is a Human Resource Development Major Core for the BSHRD
This is a Minor in Human Resource Development for Non-HRD Majors

HRD 3302 Ethics in Professional Contexts 3(3-0)
Pre-requisite: Junior Classification

What obligations do professionals have towards their corporations, clients, employees, and themselves? What should they do when obligations conflict? To what extent can religious values and traditions help us answer questions about work and the workplace? In examining these questions, we will integrate a philosophical approach with case studies from business and the professions, learning to apply ethical theories to situations in the contemporary workplace. Attention will also be given to cross-cultural issues in business and ethics.

This is a Human Resource Development Major Core for the BSHRD
This is a Minor in Human Resource Development for Non-HRD Majors

HRD 3303 Training and Development 3(3-0)
Pre-requisite : HRD 2300

This course provides students with an understanding of how human resources development professionals prepares individuals and develops their potential and capability within the workplace. The students will learn how appropriate preparation and development programs and interventions can increase the productivity of individuals, groups and organizations. They are introduced to organizational preparation and development through assessment of preparation needs in the workplace; the clarification of learning objectives; the process of designing and implementing preparation and development programs; the methods of evaluating the effectiveness of these programs; and the use of media and technology in preparation and development. Students will participate in preparation and development problem solving.

This is a Human Resource Development Major Core for the BSHRD
This is a Minor in Human Resource Development for Non-HRD Majors

HRD 3304 Strategic HRD 3(3-0)
Pre-requisites: HRD 2300 and 3301

The course explains how HRD programs contribute to the strategic goals of the organization and how the HRD strategy should be aligned with the corporate strategy. Crucial issues staffing strategies, technology implementation, organizational alignment, quality management, and cost containment will be addressed in light of strategic organizational success. The aim is to provide students with a comprehensive view about the interest of Strategic HRD and help them acquire the necessary skills and the theoretical background for adopting a strategic approach to HRD in different organizational settings. (Equivalent to Forecasting Financial benefits of HRD listed in previous catalog).

This is a Human Development Concentration for the BSHRD

HRD 3305 Issues in Human/Social Development 3(3-0)
Pre-requisites: HRD 2300

This course focuses on how human and social development occur and how various institutions and systems within the national context impact development.  Particular attention is given to workforce development and the interaction between various actors in the education/training sector and the economic sector.

This is a Social Environment Concentration for the BSHRD

HRD 4301 Program and Project Management 3(3-0)
Pre-requisite: HRD 2300

This course provides students with an understanding of project management concepts and tools in order to prepare them to lead and manage HRD related projects in organizations. Emphasis in the course is on acquisition of particular project management skills, such as stakeholder identification, project definition, work flow analysis, dependency charting, and budgeting.

This is a Human Resource Development Major Core for the BSHRD

HRD 4302 Needs Assessment & Organizational Effectiveness 3(3-0)
Pre-requisites : HRD 2300 and 3301

The course emphasizes the Training Needs Assessment (TNA) process at organizational, job, and individual levels. It examines deeply the main approaches used and specifies their benefits and drawbacks. It also analyzes the various methods used by HRD professionals to gather and analyze data in preparation for organizational interventions and in evaluating their results.

This is a Human Resource Development Major Core for the BSHRD

HRD 4303 Leadership & Management Development 3(3-0)
Pre-requisites: PSY 3302 or MGT4304

A practicum course that applies leadership and management theory to personal leadership skill development and the development of management development programs for organizations. It includes leadership skills, teamwork and team-building, conflict resolution, negotiation, interpersonal communication, and cross-cultural communication skills.

This is a Human Development Concentration for the BSHRD
This is a Minor in Human Resource Development for Non-HRD Majors

HRD 4304 Consulting for HRD 3(3-0)
Pre-requisites: HRD 2300 and HRD 3302 or permission of the instructor

Consulting for HRD explains in detail the consulting process, the roles of both internal and external consultants and emphasizes the skills they should hold to be effective. It covers also the concepts and challenges of the consulting profession aiming at preparing students for guiding organizations toward improving human performance and organizational outcomes.

This is a Human Development Concentration for the BSHRD
This is a Minor in Human Resource Development for Non-HRD Majors

HRD 4305 Human Resources Development in Public Administration 3(3-0)
Pre-requisites: HRD 2300 and HRD 3301

This course will provide a comprehensive exploration of the values, conflicts, political processes, and techniques, which provides the context for Human Resource Development in the Public Sector. This course is to develop an understanding of the role of public administration in governance and to develop an understanding of Moroccan Laws and political environment of public administration. Also, to identify key challenges facing public administrators in Morocco. It is concerned with the role and impact of politics on the administration of the public's business. The policy roles of administrators and agencies are considered in detail. Particular attention is paid to contemporary efforts of HRD to effect a reform in the politics of administration.

This is a Social Environment Concentration for the BSHRD

HRD 4306 Organizational Development and Change 3(3-0)
Pre-requisites: HRD 2300 and HRD 3301

Organizational Development (OD) is a formal sub-discipline of Human Resource Development. Organizational Development involves planned interventions that are managed from the ‘top’ and are intended to improve the resources; and effectiveness of the entire organization. This course reviews the current theories of Organizational Development and Organizational Change. Students will examine various methods of organizational research and analysis in order to plan methods for Organizational Development interventions. The course offers opportunities to investigate OD systems and strategies.

This is a Social Environment Concentration for the BSHRD