0 to 3 credits
Spring 2026 Lecture
This course provides an introduction to the field of HR analytics. HR Analytics is an advanced set of data analysis methodologies, tools, and metrics for comprehensive workforce performance measurement and improvement. The objective of HR analytics is to drive evidence-based decisions and action in the workplace. In addition to your instructor, you may hear from expert practitioners and corporate leaders who have "been there and done that" leveraging a myriad of HR analytics along the way. We will also review (and hopefully expand) your understanding of handling data including conceptualizing models, identifying key metrics, collecting data, analyzing data, and presenting data in ways that tell a powerful story. Throughout our course, I will infuse consulting concepts, methodologies, and lessons learned that combined with your analytic skills will help you to effectively serve as an HR Business Partner (internal HR consultant).
Learning Outcomes1Understand how organizations use HR analytics to address business problems, support business decision making and drive business outcomes.
2Become familiar with methods and processes to design, define and execute workforce research projects in a consulting capacity leveraging consulting models and methodologies and enhancing project management capabilities.
3Learn how to approach and apply HR analytics methodology.
4Understand current HR analytics practices, tools and emerging trends
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