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HRM451 International Human Resource Management
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisites: HRM301, BUS351
This course provides students with an introduction to human resource management in the
international sphere. It focuses on management of multi-cultural teams in international
companies, human resource policies and practices across geographical borders and multinational
performance management. It also focuses on staff recruitment for international assignments,
expatriates’ preparation, re -entry training and development, a critical evaluation of the
effectiveness of international deployment, and current trends in international human resource
management.

HRM495 Strategic Human Resource Management
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisites: HRM301, BUS495
This course provides students with the knowledge skills to make strategic human resource
management decisions. The Strategic Human Resource Management module provides students
with a critical understanding of the theories, principles, historical trends, current issues and
practices relevant to human resource management strategy in organizations. The course
emphasizes practical activities, ranging from assessment of the global economic environment and
organizational culture to the analysis of competencies and the implementation of human resource
decisions. Students carry out a detailed strategic analysis of a human resource management issue
in their organizations, and, in doing so learn how to effectively manage human resources in a way
that contributes to improved performance, productivity, and morale.

ID111 Interior Design Studio I
Credits: 3(1,0,5) Prerequisites: ARCH111 and ID120; Co-requisite: ARCH132 and ID133
The course introduces solutions to functional and aesthetic problems along with examinations of
interior residential environmental issues. Emphasis is placed on orientation, design theory, space
planning, lighting, fabrics and furnishings. The development from the conceptual phase to final
design based on interior considerations and external influences is tracked. Emphasis is placed on
three-dimensional design processes, rendering and graphic representation of spaces.

ID120 Introduction to Interior Design
Credits: 2(2,0,0) Prerequisites: None
This course provides an orientation to the interior design profession and its relationship to allied
fields. The basic principles and concepts of aesthetics and processes relevant to interior design are
discussed. Philosophical approaches and contemporary developments in the discipline are
discussed as well.

ID121 History of Art
Credits: 2(2,0,0) Prerequisites: None
This class offers an overview of the history of art and architecture through the ages. Cultural and
social issues are included. The lectures cover the process of artistic creation and pose questions
for discussion and reflection.

ID131 Free Hand Drawing
Credits: 2(1,0,3) Prerequisites: None
The course teaches drawing of humans, spaces, objects, and other figures using freehand in the
solution of figure construction with emphases on perceptual, observational, and creative
expression. Students practice drawing in pencil, ink, and watercolors and learn the subtleties of
textures and tones.

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