Course

Strategic Human Resources - ZBUS8103

Faculty: UNSW Canberra at ADFA

School: School of Business @ UNSW Canberra at ADFA

Course Outline: ZBUS8103 Course Outline

Campus: UNSW Canberra at ADFA

Career: Postgraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3

Enrolment Requirements:

Restricted to students enrolled in Graduate Diploma or Masters programs.

CSS Contribution Charge: 3 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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Description

This course adopts a general management approach to strategic human resources. The course complements courses in management strategy. The course is beneficial to those seeking an advanced level of human resources. The course is beneficial to professionals working in human resource management as well as professionals working globally.

Learning Outcomes

By the conclusion of this course you should be able to:

1. Have a general knowledge of the key HRM concepts, process and practices;

2. Have an appreciation of different theoretical perspectives and models used to understand HRM practice;

3. Be able to analyse key issues and challenges related to the implementation of and outcomes associated with HR strategies within the organisation and the wider environment; and

4. Be familiar with key areas of interest to practitioners, policymakers and researchers.

You are expected to achieve these outcomes in accord with the codes of ethics and behaviour endorsed by the UNSW.

Topics

  • Overview and introduction to HRM
  • History of HRM
  • HRM strategies
  • Organisational culture
  • Is HR gendered?
  • Job analysis, evaluation and design
  • Recruitment and selection
  • Performance appraisal
  • Pay and rewards
  • Learning and development
  • Organisational restructuring
  • International HRM
  • IR framework
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