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Advanced Human Resource Management (MGMT90193)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
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Contact information
Semester 2
Email: brownm@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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In the first half of the subject, students will evaluate a range of theoretical perspectives on work and employment. The emphasis will be on comparing different conceptual perspectives on the employment relationship. Theories will be drawn from economics, sociology, critical management studies, cross cultural management and industrial relations.
In the second half of the semester we undertake a critique of the major HR activities – from the organisational entry of employees to (voluntary) exit. Students will examine a variety of theories predict organisational choices and employee reactions. We will review both quantitative and qualitative research to empirically assess the impact of HR activities on employees and organisations.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Identify a range of theories in human resource management;
- Critically evaluate theory and research in human resource management;
- Understand the link between theory and research methods in human resource management;
- Analyse the role and significance of human resource management in contemporary organisations; and
- Evaluate the relationship between human resource management strategies and their impact of organisational performance
Generic skills
- High level of development: oral communication; written communication; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; accessing data and other information from a range of sources; receptiveness to alternative ideas;
- Moderate level of development: collaborative learning; problem solving; team work; statistical reasoning; and
- Some level of development: use of computer software.
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into MC-COMMGT Master of Commerce (Management), or MC-COMMKT Master of Commerce (Marketing), or PhD with coursework (Management and Marketing)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- 3 hour examination. Due end of semester. (50%)
- Individual research pitch. 500 words. Due Week 5 (10%)
- Individual research agenda paper. 2,500 words. Week 11. (30%)
- Class participation. Throughout semester. (10%)
Note: Successful completion of this subject requires a pass (50%) in the final exam.
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Michelle Brown Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours (one three hour seminar per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Email: brownm@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Commerce (Marketing) Course Master of Commerce (Management)
Last updated: 9 April 2024