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Course Description

Employee benefits are expensive and important to any organization, accounting for nearly 40 percent of total employee compensation. This comprehensive course provides essential information for evaluating and designing programs to meet corporate objectives. Technical jargon is demystified, and the interesting human side of employee benefits is examined. Instruction covers the most competitive benefits offered by employers and related administrative strategies, tools and techniques; how to control cost and still attract and retain employees; basic methods of underwriting and financing group insurance plans, e.g., health care; an overview of popular 401(k) plans, similar retirement/saving plans and regulatory compliance issues; COBRA and Protected Leave Administration; and practical application of managing an employee benefit program with a section 125 environment. 

Course Outline

Benefits are a crucial factor of total employee compensation. This course will provide comprehensive knowledge of building and administering an effective benefits program.

Notes

Contact:
Eddie Fisher
(310) 825-2012
efisher@unex.ucla.edu

Prerequisites

MGMT X 450 Elements of Human Resources Management or consent of instructor.
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Section Title
Benefits Programs: Administration and Design
Type
Online
Dates
Jun 24, 2024 to Sep 08, 2024
Contact Hours
33.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $855.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jun 28, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 28, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jun 29, 2024 to Sep 02, 2024
Section Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required. Materials required.

Section Materials
  • Book (Mandatory) U.S. Master Employee Benefits Guide 2023 edition by Bikoff,Luczak, King Panszczyk, Turan Wolters Kluwer 2023 edition ISBN 9781543879001
  • (Mandatory) Course Syllabus
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