Human Resources Management
The emphasis throughout this concentration will be on the practical application of various Human
Resources Management theories and models. This will include students actively participating in analyzing
and making recommendations for situations and challenges based on actual cases.
Discussion revolves around good and "not so good" alternatives along with explanations. The other topics
covered will be of general interest and broad applicability (e.g. developing a Human Resources
Management strategy, the management of talent) rather than of relevance only to HR specialists.
Required Courses:
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
MBA Core
15 credits
Spring Semester
MBA Core
10 credits
TM
MGB 666
optional 3 credits – by application to LeaderCORE
Elective 3 credits optional – see spring semester second year
SECOND YEAR
Fall semester
MGI 601
Principles of Workforce Engagement (3)
HR Elective
Electives – 9 credits
Spring semester
MGO 642
Integration of Business Foundations – 1 credit
MGO 644
Business Practice – 1 credit
MGI 602
Advanced Topics in Workforce Management (3)
HR Elective
Electives – 6-9 credits
Choose any two from the following nine:
MGB 607
Leadership And Motivation (3)
MGB 620
Special Topics – Team Mentor Program
MGB 666 and 667 Leadership Development I & II count as one elective (4 credits)
TM
(LeaderCORE students only)
MGB 685
Managing Organizational Diversity (3)
MGG 622
Special Topics: Leadership Development
MGG 640
Theory and Practice of Negotiations (3)
MGG 633
Modeling Managerial Processes (3)
MGG 643
Team Building (3)
MGG 650
Consulting Practices (3)
Information Assurance Concentration
(Certificate eligible)
The Information Assurance Concentration is designed to equip students at the University at Buffalo (UB)
with a comprehensive understanding of the many facets of Information Assurance and Security. With the
rapid growth of the Internet and, in turn, the creation of numerous new information channels, the task of
securing these channels and their underlying systems has become an industry-wide top priority.
However the lack of professionals with the skill set to tackle such complex security issues is clearly
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