University of Southern California

The Human Resource Management program prepares professionals to advance their careers in the field of HR. It emphasizes the strategic role that human resources plays in the performance of global organizations, providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to be effective HR leaders. In addition to core HR principles, the full spectrum of human capital management concepts, including talent acquisition and retention, employee motivation, change management and organizational culture is examined. Students learn about key HR processes, including talent management, total rewards, performance management, learning and development, employee relations, and HR analytics. Key topics such as managing in a global context, diversity and inclusion, principled leadership, HR technology, and corporate social responsibility are covered.