Degree: Human Resource Management

This upper-level course is designed to introduce students to a broad study of Caribbean Economics. More specifically, students will examine the relevance, concepts and elements of the Caribbean economic environment, economic growth and development, agriculture, technology and education, as agents for development and regional integration. As well as examine issues of in sustainable economic development and tourism as a strategy for economic growth.

This final project is designed to assist students in assessing their knowledge and abilities in the listed areas of concentration as well as apply their research skills to solving organization’s human resource problems: training and development / Talent Management performance evaluation personnel management and welfare industrial Relations job Analysis and Design compensation Management occupational Health and Safety conflict and Negotiations information Communication Technology

Economics affects every aspect of our daily life. It is important that each person has at least a basic understanding of the subject and how it affects his/her life. The course is therefore designed to provide learners with a sound knowledge of economics. It Provide an understanding of the current and emerging patterns of business organization and foster appreciation of the practical of the rapidly changing economic environment. It will also encourage critical reading to gain information in our ever-changing world as well as to encourage critical analysis of economic information.

This course contains both knowledge and practical components. It will expose learners to the concept of strategy and strategic management and provide them with an understanding of different corporate and operational strategies that are relevant to the Jamaican business world. It will also sharpen learner’s awareness of the importance of the external and internal environment on the success of the organization as well as to increase their supply of tools for analysing the business milieu. At the end of the course learner will be able to demonstrate their understanding of business analysis and strategy creation.