GSBS6507
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
Professional Practice in HRM&ER provides students with the opportunity to apply foundation learning in human resource management and employment relations to manage organisational and workplace issues. Following the principles of problem-based learning, students consider, research, and propose solutions to challenges which are commonly the responsibility of HRM and ER professionals either directly, in an internal advisory role to line managers, or as external consultants or advisors. Combining theoretical considerations and practice, students engage in a selected range of HRM and ER cases and activities. The course provides students with essential experience in professional practice to support the effective conduct of HRM and ER functions in organisations.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Trimester 1 - 2024
Online
- Trimester 1 - 2024
- Trimester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Apply theoretical knowledge of specific HRM and ER methods to 'real-world' examples and situations.
2. Demonstrate the development of advanced skills in issue definition, research, critical thinking and problem solving in the HRM and ER domain.
3. Reflect on the experience of participating in the management of people in order to better understand some of the common errors and challenges in HRM and ER practice.
4. Gain experience in designing or improving HRM and ER policy, practices and methods for the mutual gain of employees and the organisation.
Content
In this course students will develop their skills and knowledge about effective and professional practice of human resource management (HRM and employment relations (ER). To achieve this, the course will examine four or five of the following topics in depth:
- HRM and ER architecture
- Recruitment and selection
- Managing Pay and Rewards
- Performance management
- Separation and termination
- Employee voice
- Health and safety
- Managing organisational change
Requisite
Students must have successfully completed GSBS6040 and GSBS6006.
Assumed knowledge
It is recommended that students enrolled in the Master of Human Resource Management [40133], or Master of Business Administration/Master of Human Resource Management [40146], or Master of Business Administration [40137] have successfully completed GSBS6040 and GSBS6006 to enrol in this course.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Written Commentaries
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Problem Based Learning exercise/written assignment 1
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Problem Based Learning Exercise/written assignment 2
Contact hours
Trimester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Trimester 1 - 2024 - Online
Online Activity-1
- Online 30 hour(s) per term
Trimester 2 - 2024 - Online
Online Activity-1
- Online 30 hour(s) per term
Course outline
- GSBS6507 - Trimester 1, 2024 (Newcastle) (PDF, 228.7 KB)
- GSBS6507 - Trimester 1, 2024 (Online) (PDF, 222.2 KB)
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