Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Course Prefix/Number/Title: HRM 200 Benefits Administration Number of credits: 3 Credits Course Description: This course covers basic knowledge about the various types of benefits that are typically offered by employers for their employees, government mandated benefits, and the legal environment surrounding employee benefits. Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: 1. Distinguish between legally-required (government mandated) and discretionary benefits. 2. Identify the considerations influencing the design and implementation of a benefit program. 3. Describe how employee perceptions of justice or fairness are important to understanding pay and benefits practices, and influence employee attitudes. 4. Understand how employer-sponsored retirement plans are defined. 5. Explain the difference between employer sponsored disability and life insurance plans, and workers’ compensation. 6. Identify the primary objectives and examples of employee benefits, including income protection, paid time Identify regulatory reporting requirements (ACA). 7. Describe the company benefits planning process and its connection to a business’s strategic plan. 8. Examine why employers offer employee benefits. 9. Research the laws that regulate employee benefits. 10. Identify benefit brokers as an external provider. 11. Compare traditional benefit plans to flexible benefit plans. 12. Describe the different methods used to calculate and manage the cost of employee benefits. 13. Explain the importance of an employee benefit package that supports strategic goals, acknowledges external and internal influences and is compliant with the legal requirements. Instructor: Kadie Burton Phone: (406) 788-3147 Email: kadie.burton@dakotacollege.edu Textbook(s): Employee Benefits: A Primer for Human Resource Professionals Author: Joseph J. Martocchio ISBN: 9781260152678