This course will focus on human resources in public sector practices. The history and changing role of public sector human resource strategies will be explored by students to develop an understanding of how individuals from diverse backgrounds, interests, and skill sets can work together and contribute towards an organization's mission. Students will have the opportunity to build capacity to influence people both inside and outside of an organization, optimize the structure and culture of their organization, make effective decisions, resolve conflicts, and drive change for higher organizational performance. Further, students will be given the opportunity to develop and enhance their supervisory and leadership skills so they can manage and lead high-performing, successful organizations.