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Ellis University was founded in 2008 in Chicago, Illinois, with the intent of providing working professional students with a quality education in an online format convenient to their schedule. Ellis was also granted national (DETC) and regional (HLC) accreditation in 2008. Ellis University is dedicated to the development and implementation of timely relevant courses that provide students with a solid foundation on which to build their current or future career. Ellis cultivates relationships between the faculty and students as well as within the student body to create a community that learns and expresses new thought together as the university grows and develops.
- Accounting - Bachelor
- Accounting - Associate
Online Associate Degree Program: A.A.S. in Accounting
This online associate degree program will prepare you for a career in managerial accounting, business analysis, and related professions.
The online associate degree in accounting provides a strong basis for you to continue your business studies to complete the bachelor degree in accounting. Do you want to learn more about a possible career in Accounting? Please review our Accounting career information to learn more. This online Associate degree program combines required core courses in the liberal arts and sciences areas with courses from a variety of business areas.
- Accounting Certificate - Advanced Certificate
- Professional Accounting - MBA
MBA - Professional Accounting Specialization
- Business Administration
- Business Administration: Management Emphasis - Associate
- Business Administration: Marketing - Associate
- Finance Specialization - MBA
- Interdisciplinary Studies - Bachelor
BA/BS/BPS Interdisciplinary Studies
- Risk Management - MBA
MBA - Risk Management Specialization
- Business Administration - Finance - Associate
- Child Development - Basic Certification
- Child Development - Intermediate Certification
- Computer Science - Bachelor
BS - Computer Science
Concentrations in:
Internet Engineering
Distributed Database Systems - Management of Information Systems - MBA
- Criminal Justice - Bachelor
BS - Criminal Justice
Concentrations in:
Forensic Investigation
Corrections
Leadership/Management - Fraud Examination - Certificate
- E-Commerce - MBA
- Health Care Administration - MBA
Health Care Administration
Seeking an online MBA in Health Care Administration? This MBA curriculum in this specialization allows you to explore how health care managers can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their organization's operations and health care delivery. Are you interested in a career in Health Care Administration? Please review our Health Care Administration career information for additional details.
The MBA curriculum in Health Care Administration includes the following courses:
HLH 540 Health Administration and Management
Managerial policies in the management of health care facilities, budgeting and cost-effectiveness analysis, and development of health information systems (3 credits).HLH 541 Systems of Health Care Delivery
Methods of health care delivery and conditions imposed externally and internally in compliance with regulations and laws that relate to such institutions as health maintenance organizations, health care corporation, group practice clinics, prepaid health care organizations (3 credits).HLH 542 Current Issues in Health Care Delivery
Politics and economics of health care, national health insurance and risk factors and their effect on the economy. Providers of these services will be studied. Changing legislation relating to the operation and management of health care facilities (3 credits).
- Hospitality Management - Bachelor
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Hospitality Management
The Hospitality Management degree is designed to enable graduates to accelerate their careers, whether they are preparing to enter or to significantly advance in the tourism, leisure or hospitality management industry. Graduates of the Hospitality Management program are prepared for customer-service oriented positions in hotels, restaurants, casinos, health clubs, cruise ships, convention centers, event planning companies, country clubs, sports clubs, tour companies, travel agencies, parks and recreation departments, and adult living communities.
- Human Resource Management - MBA
Human Resource Management
The MBA curriculum in the Human Resource Management specialization is designed to provide you with advanced skills and professional confidence in managing an organization's human resources. Are you interested in a career in Human Resource Management? Please review our Human Resource Management career information for additional details.
The MBA curriculum in this specialization includes the following courses:
HRM 550 Human Resource Management
An introduction to human resource management in the modern organization. Major functional areas including employment, compensation, benefits, HRIS, employee and labor relations, training and development, human resource planning, personnel policy and procedures are covered (3 credits)..MGT 560 Managing the Workforce
This course introduces the student to analytic methods for managing employees that are based on economic principles. It also covers important concepts such as job design. This course is useful to managers who want concise ways to think about building the right workforce and motivating it efficiently (3 credits).HRM 530 Principles and Practices of Collective Bargaining
An introduction to fundamental concepts, principles and practices of the collective bargaining process from the organization of workers through negotiations. Topics include subjects of bargaining, strikes, slowdowns, contract administration and enforcement. The course also examines the roles of participants and of government agencies as related to the National Labor Relations Act, as amended, in the process (3 credits).MGT 565 Strategic Negotiations
Strategic Negotiation, will provide you with an intellectual and practical understanding of the key concepts of negotiation. It will also offer the opportunity to learn techniques and acquire skills that can be used to determine if a situation warrants negotiation, as well as to participate in dyadic and multiparty negotiation situations strategically and effectively.
- Information Technology - Bachelor
BS - Information Technology
Concentrations in:
Information & Network Security
Interactive Multimedia
Telecommunications
- English - Bachelor
- Global Management Certificate - MBA
- Leadership - MBA
MBA - Leadership Specialization
- Marketing - MBA
MBA - Marketing Specialization
- Paralegal - Bachelor
Program Description: This degree program offers a substantive and practical exposure to the law. The courses provide students with the analytical and critical thinking tools to understand and apply the law. The program is designed for working professionals who seek a degree that will enhance their current career paths while broadening and deepening their existing legal strengths.
- Paralegal - Associate
- Political Science - Bachelor
- Behavioral Sciences - Bachelor
BS - Behavioral Science
Concentrations in:
Psychology
Sociology
Criminal Justice
- Labor and Industrial Relations - MBA
Human resources and labor relations are critical factors in the operation of any organization and how they are managed often makes the difference between success or failure of an enterprise. Over the past two decades, there has been a tremendous growth in the need for qualified individuals to manage these functions.
Managing human resources in today's complex organizational, legal and economic environment requires professionals with special skills and knowledge in such areas as employee selection, training, appraisal and motivation; compensation and employee benefits programs; employment law and policy - EEO, OSHA, Workers' Compensation, ERISA; employee relations; and dispute resolution.
For those in a unionized workplace or who represent labor unions, the above is important and study is essential in collective bargaining, labor law and legislation, union organization and arbitration.
The Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Labor Relations is designed to provide advanced study to those who need professional competence in these and related areas.
Curriculum Requirements
In order to earn the Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Labor Relations, students must complete the prescribed curriculum of 39 graduate credits, which includes a core of eight courses (24 credits), the choice of any one of two significant areas of specialization (12 credits), and a seminar course (3 credits).
Core Courses:
HRM 510 Labor Economics
The focus of this course is the macro and micro economic aspects of the labor market. Included are the examination of the economic, demographic, and technological factors affecting the nation's workplaces. Key issues of wages and employment are considered from the perspective of labor market theory. Other topics include productivity, unemployment, education and training, occupational choice and government-sponsored human resource programs (3 credits).
Prerequisite:
MBA 502.HRM 520 The American Industrial Relations System
A comprehensive study of industrial growth, the labor movement, governmental involvement, and the emergence of the industrial relations system. Historical analysis of management and labor philosophies and approaches. Review of landmark labor laws. Consideration of economic, political and institutional forces affecting the American industrial relations system (3 credits).
HRM 530 Principles and Practices of Collective Bargaining
An introduction to fundamental concepts, principles and practices of the collective bargaining process from the organization of workers through negotiations. Topics include subjects of bargaining, strikes, slowdowns, contract administration and enforcement. The course also examines the roles of participants and of government agencies as related to the National Labor Relations Act, as amended, in the process (3 credits).
Prerequisite:
None.HRM 540 Employment Laws and Policies
A study of the provisions, administration, enforcement and reporting requirements of federal and state legislation relating to employment standards and worker protections from the hiring phase through termination and post-termination phases. Implications for employment policies and procedures are studied in detail (3 credits).
Prerequisite:
HRM 550.HRM 550 Human Resources Management
An introduction to human resource management in the modern organization. Major functional areas including employment, compensation, benefits, HRIS, employee and labor relations, training and development, human resource planning, personnel policy and procedures are covered (3 credits).
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MBA 500.HRM 560 Organizational Behavior
Review of organizational theory and the dynamics of participation of management and employees in modem organization. Deals with the areas of authority and power, decision making, communication, interpersonal relations, organizational change, and resolution of conflict. Special consideration of group participation and its contribution to problem solving and decision making. Human values, motivation, and morale are also among the areas reviewed in this course, particularly as they relate to the influences of supervision and productivity expectations (3 credits).
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MBA 500.HRM 570 Human Resources Management and Labor Relations: Costs, Benefits and Impact
Human resources management and labor relations programs and activities involve costs, but also result in benefits and other positive outcomes to the organization. Both the costs and benefits can be measured. The ability to quantify both the costs and benefits of such programs and to translate them into the language of business in essential to HRM/LR specialists who need to select the most cost-effective approaches, and who must compete for funds with other organizational activities. Through this course, students will develop their ability to quantify HRM/.LR programs and activities, relate them to business strategies and outcomes, and make decisions based upon quantitative, financial and other criteria. Basic concepts of accounting and finance are reviewed (3 credits).
Prerequisite:
HRM 550.HRM 580 Methods of Research in Organizations
Application of quantitative and qualitative methodologies to human resources and labor relations problem-solving in organizations. Problem identification, methodology, analytical techniques, research design and report preparation are covered (3 credits).
Prerequisite:
Statistics.Human Resource Management Specialization
HRM 521 Fair Employment Practices and Policies
An intensive and critical examination of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, the Equal Pay Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, their amendments, Americans with Disabilities Act, and other legislation relating to fair employment and nondiscrimination. Included will be a study of policies, procedures and requirements of federal and state enforcement agencies, as well as a review of relevant court decisions and rulings. Implications for human resources management and labor relations policies and practices are considered (3 credits).
Prerequisites: HRM 540.HRM 522 Staffing and Selecting
This advanced course examines the role and techniques of human resources planning, recruitment and selection in the contemporary organization. The use of planning and staffing strategies and models is reviewed. Techniques of job analysis, recruiting, interviewing, and data verification are also covered (3 credits).
Prerequisite:
HRM 540 and HRM 550.HRM 523 Training and Development of Human Resources
Examination of training and development in organizations, the purposes served and the role played in increasing individual and organizational effectiveness. Included is a review of adult learning behaviors; methodologies for conducting needs analysis and evaluation of training activities; and the systematic design of instructional modules for skills training activities and management development programs. The role of the training director and management of the training function are examined (3 credits).
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HRM 550.HRM 524 Management of Compensation
The development, implementation and administration of compensation programs are covered. Emphasis will be placed on the total compensation system, including basic wages, incentives, special programs and the role of employee benefits. Consideration will be given to hourly, salaried, sales, professional and executive compensation plans. Also included is practical application in how to analyze jobs, write job descriptions, develop a hierarchy of jobs and determine the relative worth of each job by using job evaluation techniques (3 credits).
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HRM 550.HRM 525 Management of Employee Benefits
This course covers the establishment and administration of employee benefits programs. Evaluation, design, selection, negotiation, operation and government reporting requirements of various plans are covered. ERISA requirements are reviewed in detail. Benefit programs studied will include health and welfare, retirement, capital accumulation and statutory benefits such as disability, unemployment insurance and workers' compensation (3 credits).
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HRM 550.MGMT 526 Alternative Dispute Resolution
Disputes occur in all workplace and business settings. Effective human resources management and employee/labor relations managers need to understand how and why these disputes occur and how they can be resolved. This course examines the causes, consequences and dynamics of disputes in the workplace and business settings; the role of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods in dealing with such disputes; the design of ADR policies and procedures; and provides instruction in the successful use of mediation and negotiation techniques (3 credits).
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MGMT 702.HRM 527 Occupational Safety and Health
An advanced course which covers the development of federal and New York State occupational safety and health laws and policies, with emphasis on the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and New York State Workers' Compensation laws. The course provides a framework for understanding occupational safety and health issues from the technical, legal, political and economic problems perspective. The elements of safety and health management in an organization and related human resource management and labor relations policies are examined (3 credits).
Prerequisites: HRM 550.HRM 528 Human Resources Policies and Procedures
Policy and procedure development is an integral human resources management function. Effective policies must comply with a complex set of employment laws and regulations, and they must be consistent with an organization's business goals and priorities and culture. Through this course, students will actually develop a set of policies and procedures. Issues involved in multi-state and multi-national operations, as well as electronic policy manuals, will be considered (3 credits).
Prerequisites: HRM 540.HRM 529 Human Resources Management Seminar
An advanced seminar on contemporary human resources management practices. Topics will vary from semester to semester. A project will be required of all students (3 credits).
Prerequisite:
Successful completion of 33 credits. May be repeated for credit with permission of the director.Labor Relations Specialization
HRM 531 The Collective Bargaining Process
A study of strategies and tactics of collective bargaining from preparation to the dynamics of negotiation, to contract administration. Resolution of key issues of wages, benefits, working conditions, job security, seniority and others are examined. Students apply course concepts through participation in mock negotiation exercises (3 credits).
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HRM 530.HRM 532 Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
This course provides critical examination of arbitration and dispute resolution procedures. Topics covered include a study of significant court and National Labor Relations Board decisions, the arbitration process, rules of evidence, contemporary policy and the role and powers of an arbitrator. Also considered are mediation, fact-finding, the role of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services and other agencies and organizations concerned with dispute resolution (3 credits).
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HRM 530.HRM 533 The Labor Union As An Organization
This course examines similarities and differences among the labor organizations in the United States. The functions and practices of the ALF-CIO, the international unions, the intermediate union bodies and local unions are covered. The course also covers the Landrum-Griffin Act and its impact on union members' rights and the operation and administration of the union. The function of unions and their economic, social and political impact on American society is considered (3 credits).
Prerequisites: HRM 520 and HRM 530.HRM 534 Labor Law and Policy
The focus of this course is the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor-Management Relations Act, the Landrum Griffin Act, National Labor Relations Board rulings and relevant Supreme Court decisions. The law as it relates to key labor relations topics of union organization and recognition, collective bargaining, strikes and pickets, and unfair labor practices will be covered. Related NLRB procedures will also be reviewed (3 credits).
Prerequisite:
HRM 530.HRM 535 Labor Relations Seminar
An advanced seminar on contemporary labor relations practices. Topics will vary from semester to semester. A project will be required of all students (3 credits).
Prerequisite:
Completion of 33 credits. May be repeated for credit with permission.
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The mission of Ellis University is to help a diverse population of students transform their lives and contribute to their professions and communities. Ellis is a learning-centered University dedicated to connecting learner needs with institutional resources to create and communicate knowledge through a variety of program delivery methods and technologies. Ellis University offers online undergraduate and graduate degree programs that feature the flexibility and convenience desired by working adult students.
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