2017-2018 Graduate Catalog

HR 605 Analytics, Metrics, & Problem-Solving for HR Professionals

This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of analytics and metrics that are frequently used in the human resources field. A primary objective of the course is to teach students how to use statistics to make data-driven decisions regarding workplace issues as well as strategic human resource issues. Additionally, coursework will focus on developing students into informed consumers of statistical information and developing skills to manage analytical vendors. The course will include hands-on experience conducting statistical analyses using basic univariate, bivariate, and multivariate statistics and basic modeling skills to solve common problems in the HR field. Focus will be placed on interpretation of data and implementing decisions that are data driven.

Credits

3