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Strategic Human Resources (MGMT90010)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 1 contact information
Overview
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This capstone subject involves the analysis of organisational decisions and actions with a focus on implications for HR policy and practice. Many organisational decisions have implications for HR and employees including the number of people to be employed, the type of skills required and the way employee performance is assessed and rewarded. In this subject students will draw on their core business This capstone subject involves the analysis of organisational decisions and actions with a focus on implications for HR policy and practice. Many organisational decisions have implications for HR and employees including the number of people to be employed, the type of skills required and the way employee performance is assessed and rewarded. In this subject students will draw on their core business subjects and HR studies to critically analyse a series of cases on topical issues and develop recommendations that promote organisational sustainability.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Assess the implications of organisational decisions for HR;
- Identify the HR implications of organisational decisions prior to decisions being taken;
- Develop HR responses to organisational decisions that promote organisational sustainability;
- Analyse complex organisational and employee level data to develop HR polices and recommendations; and
- Demonstrate the size and scope of HR's contribution to sustained organisational performance.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Critical analytical skills, which should be developed through small group discussions, groups exercises and case studies;
- Problem-solving skills, which should be developed through case studies and assignments that will require students to evaluate the appropriateness of various HR responses prior to and after organisational decisions have been made; and
- Verbal and written communication skills, which should be developed through group discussions and case study analyses.
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Available to all students in the Master of Management (Human Resources) who have successfully completed 100 points of study in either the 150 point or 200 point program, plus completion of the core subject MGMT90015 Managing People at time of subject commencement.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MGMT90015 | Managing People |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
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
- In-class activities due each class. Throughout semester (10%);
- One individual case analysis report of maximum 2500 words. Due week 7-10 (30%);
- One group assignment, maximum of 4000 words (usually in groups of 3-4). Due Week 11 (40%);
- Peer evaluation surveys. Due 5-12 (10%); and
- 20 minute group case presentation (usually in groups of 3-4). Due Week 12 (10%).
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Nicholas Korakis Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One 3-hour seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Kris Young Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One 3-hour seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018
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
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- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Human Resource Management Course Master of Management (Human Resources) Course Master of Management (Human Resources) Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Management (Human Resources)
Last updated: 9 April 2024