Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Human Resource Management (Diploma/Associate Degree)
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUSM4095 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
525T Business & Enterprise |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 2 2024, Sem 1 2025 |
BUSM4095 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
650T Vocational Business Education |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 2 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 2 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 2 2014, Sem 2 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 2 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 2 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 2 2021 |
BUSM4445 |
Shanghai Uni of Int Bus & Econ |
Undergraduate |
650T Vocational Business Education |
Face-to-Face |
Offsh1 18 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUSM4095 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
525T Business & Enterprise |
Face-to-Face |
UGRDFlex22 (All) |
BUSM4095 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
525T Business & Enterprise |
Face-to-Face |
UGRDFlex23 (ZZZZ), UGRDFlex23 (All) |
BUSM4095 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
525T Business & Enterprise |
Face-to-Face |
UGRDFlex24 (ZZZZ), UGRDFlex24 (ZZZ1) |
BUSM4095 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
525T Business & Enterprise |
Face-to-Face |
UGRDFlex25 (ZZZ1) |
BUSM4095 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
650T Vocational Business Education |
Face-to-Face |
UGRDFx2020 (ZZZZ) |
BUSM4095 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
650T Vocational Business Education |
Face-to-Face |
UGRDFlex21 (All) |
BUSM4445 |
Shanghai Uni of Int Bus & Econ |
Undergraduate |
525T Business & Enterprise |
Face-to-Face |
OFFSe12022 (All) |
BUSM4445 |
Shanghai Uni of Int Bus & Econ |
Undergraduate |
525T Business & Enterprise |
Face-to-Face |
OFFSe12023 (CD2) |
BUSM4445 |
Shanghai Uni of Int Bus & Econ |
Undergraduate |
525T Business & Enterprise |
Face-to-Face |
OFFSe12025 (CD2) |
BUSM4445 |
Shanghai Uni of Int Bus & Econ |
Undergraduate |
650T Vocational Business Education |
Face-to-Face |
OFFSe22018 (All) |
BUSM4445 |
Shanghai Uni of Int Bus & Econ |
Undergraduate |
650T Vocational Business Education |
Face-to-Face |
OFFSe22019 (All) |
BUSM4445 |
Shanghai Uni of Int Bus & Econ |
Undergraduate |
650T Vocational Business Education |
Face-to-Face |
OFFSe12021 (CD2) |
Course Coordinator: Dr. Francois Bosquet
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 5459
Course Coordinator Email: francois.bosquet@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Building 80, level 5
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This course provides you with an overview of Human Resource Management (HRM) principles and strategies in the management of organisations. You will be introduced to various HR functions that will provide you with an understanding of the various roles, particularly the strategic role, of HRM in organisations.
The course introduces you to various HRM theories and models that explain the nature and significance of key HRM practices and HRM outcomes in organisations. This course explores the importance of managing human resources effectively in both increasingly competitive environments and in the international context.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for the AD029 Associate Degree in Business :
PLO1: Explain your role as a local, national and global citizen and be able to apply these perspectives in a range of business contexts.
PLO2: Incorporate business knowledge, social intelligence and ethical decision-making in ways that are inclusive and culturally-appropriate to produce outcomes that are sustainable and fair.
PLO3: Assess challenges and formulate innovative solutions in real-world contexts.
PLO4: Reflect on and continuously progress your own professional development, enhancing your intellectual agility and adaptability as tools for success in ever-changing business contexts.
PLO5: Interpret and articulate technical and conceptual business knowledge that is both contemporary and interdisciplinary.
On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
- Analyse and apply the scope and purpose of human resource management in diverse organisational contexts.
- Critically evaluate, apply and HRM models that meet the needs of various organizational contexts.
- Critically analyse and apply emerging strategic HRM in a changing business environment and workplace to maintain current policies and procedures
- Analyse and align HR systems and processes to leadership strategies and objectives in contemporary organization to promote best practice in HR performance.
- Identify and evaluate key organisational approaches to improving HR outcomes for both the organisation and its employees
- Critically analyse employee-employer issues using relevant ethical and legal processes and approaches to solve problems.
Overview of Learning Activities
You will participate in a range of learning activities both in and outside the classroom. You are expected to attend classes, read assigned material and participate in class learning activities. Writing assignments will give you an opportunity to develop critical thinking skills. Learning is an active process. To achieve success in this course you should undertake reading and study outside of class time.
Overview of Learning Resources
A list of recommended learning resources will be provided including books, references and web sources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning. Student learning resources also include access to computer laboratories and relevant software.
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program, you can access online learning tools and resources for your program and associated courses from the RMIT student website.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
RMIT will provide you with specific course materials for learning through our online system (CANVAS). The course and workshop notes are posted on CANVAS.
RMIT Library
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library.
The library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing along with specific subject guides.
The library also provides a variety of resources including databases, e-journals, e-books and websites. You can find more information on Library services at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Overview of Assessment
The assessment tasks, their weighting and the course learning outcomes to which they are aligned are as follows:
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or in online forums through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.