Program Requirements

Learning outcomes

Graduates of Mercer’s Human Resources Administration and Talent Development program will be equipped with the skills and competencies necessary to carry out essential human resources functions that benefit individuals and organizations. Organizations seek HR professionals who have strong competencies in administration. The need for talent development in private, state, and local agencies will continue to drive the need for HR professionals.

Program plan

Foundations in Major (42 hours)
HRAD 245 Foundations of Human Resources
HRAD 250 Foundations of Talent Development
HRAD 260 Principles of Adult Learning and Human Resource Development
HRAD 305 Assessment and Evaluation
HRAD 335 Employee Compensation and Benefits
HRAD 340 Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning
HRAD 360 Human Resources Information Systems and People Analytics
HRAD 365 Instructional Design and Delivery Strategies I: Classroom-based and Blended Learning Environment
HRAD 375 Instructional Design and Delivery Strategies II: Virtual Learning Environment
HRAD 470 Ethics and Legal Environment of Human Resources
HRAD 480 Strategic Human Resources
HRAD 495 Capstone Experience
ORGL 320 Human Behavior in Organizations
ORGL 470 Organization Development and Change

Total major requirements: 42 hours
General education: 39 hours
Electives: 39 hours
Total degree requirements: 120 hours