MGMT 4316.

01
Human Resource Information Systems
Online
INSTRUCTORS

Judith Sanders, SPHR and Cynde Ferris, MSMA

ONLINE OFFICE HOURS:

By Appointment

BLACKBOARD:

PROFESSOR SANDERS:

281-236-7933

E-MAIL:

sandersj@uhcl.edu

PROFESSOR FERRIS:

713-560-1359

E-MAIL:

ferris@uhcl.edu

http://blackboard.uhcl.edu

TEXT:
REQUIRED:

(KJT)

RECOMMENDED*: (C&F)

(W)

Kavanagh, Michael J., Thite, Mohan, and Johnson, Richard D.

(2014) Human Resource Information Systems: Basics, Applications,
and Future Directions (3rd ed.), Los Angeles, CA: Sage.
(Selected Chapters) Ceriello, Vincent and Freeman, Christine.
Human Resource Management Systems: Strategies, Tactics, and
Techniques, San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
(Selected Chapters) Walker, Alfred J. Editor (2001). Web-based
Human Resources (1st ed.): Blacklick, OH: McGraw-Hill
Professional Publishing.

*EXCERPTS FROM THE RECOMMENDED BOOKS ARE PROVIDED IN THE COURSE

MATERIALS ONLINE. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE THESE BOOKS
UNLESS YOU WISH TO HAVE THEM AS A REFERENCE.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Nearly every aspect of human resource management can integrate some degree of
information technology. While human resource professionals will rarely be required
to program, they will be required to serve as subject-matter experts in systems
analysis, design, implementation and operation. This course has been designed to
prepare students to participate in all phases of the HRIS life-cycle, from requirements
specification to ongoing administration, to provide the basic technical skills needed to
use HRIS software, and to understand how to design HRIS structures for future
human resource management needs.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Use the concepts of Project Planning, Design and Implementation in Human
Resource Information Systems projects.
2. Articulate how Information Systems integrate into the functional applications
of Human Resource Management.
3. Critically analyze Human Resource Information Systems and to make
business decisions regarding their development, implementation and use.

GRADES
A
AB+
B

= 93% and above

= 90 to 92%
= 87 to 89%
= 83 to 86%

BC+
C
C-

= 80 to 82%
= 77 to 79%
= 73 to 76%
= 70 to 72%

D+
D
DF

= 67 to 69%
= 63 to 66%
= 60 to 62%
= Below 60%

GRADE WEIGHT
Individually Based

Completion of module assignments.

Completion of module discussions:
Participation and Peer Assessment: Aggregated individual
ratings of each team members contributions to team output and effectiveness
on the basis of established criteria
Team Based
Module Scenarios
Team member names
Information Flow
Issues with current system
Project needs and objectives/High level system requirements
Conceptual design or proposed solution
Sample screenshots a plus
Final Semester Project
Totals

20%
20%
10%

30%

20%
100%

The School of Business may use assessment tools in this course and other courses for
curriculum evaluation. Educational Assessment is defined as the systematic collection,
interpretation, and use of information about student characteristics, educational environments,
learning outcomes and client satisfaction to improve program effectiveness, student
performance and professional success.
This assessment will be related to the learning objectives for each course and individual student
performance will be disaggregated relative to these objectives. This disaggregated analysis will
not impact student grades, but will provide faculty with detailed information that will be used to
improve courses, curriculum, and students performance.
ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY
The Academic Honesty Policy at UHCL (found on the Dean o0f Students website, the
Faculty Handbook, the Student Handbook, the Senior Vice President and Provosts website,
the Graduate Catalog, and the Undergraduate Catalog) states:
Academic honesty is the cornerstone of the academic integrity of the university. It is the
foundation upon which the student builds personal integrity and establishes a standard
of personal behavior.
Because honesty and integrity are such important factors in the professional community,
you should be aware that failure to perform within the bounds of these ethical standards
is sufficient grounds to receive a grade of "F" in this course and be recommended for
suspension from UHCL.
The Honesty Code of UHCL states "I will be honest in all my academic activities and will

not tolerate dishonesty."

LATE WORK NOTICE
Late work will not be accepted (without expressed prior permission from instructor). NO
EXCEPTIONS!!!!!
SCHEDULE AND TIMETABLE
It will be solely the responsibility of the student to be aware of due dates. Please check the
calendar on Blackboard weekly to maintain awareness of due dates for individual and team
assignments. Please note the following important considerations:

All assignments must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm on the last date of the
module, and received in the necessary format.
INCOMPLETES
Only in the event of a documented medical emergency will an extension be granted.
DROP DATE (REGULAR SESSION)
April 14th: Last day to Drop a Class or Withdraw (with WQ or WX grade)
SPECIAL ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS (AS SPECIFIED BY THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT)
If you will require special academic accommodations under the Americans with Disability
Act, Section 504, or other state or federal law, please contact the Disability Services Office
at (281) 283-2626.