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Human Resource Management (AGRI90089)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online and On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 1
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 1 - On Campus |
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Formerly NRMT90018
Managers in both small-medium enterprises and larger organisations require an understanding of the strategic and operational role of human resource management (HRM). It has long been recognised that the effective deployment and development of human resources constitutes one of the key areas of competitive advantage for modern organisations.
The subject introduces principles of strategic HRM for organisations and evaluates models and approaches for the performance of key HRM functions applicable to a large range of agri-food and agri-business organisations across value chains (e.g. farms, processors, professional services, government, R&D organisations). Topics include: human resources planning; job analysis and design; recruitment and selection; managing diversity and work-life balance; performance management; remuneration and reward; training and skills development; industrial relations and workplace health and safety; human resources leadership.
The subject builds on the Leadership subject (AGRI90090) in identifying the contribution of HRM to organisational development and organisational effectiveness.
Intended learning outcomes
The objective of this subject is to extend the participant’s ability to:
- Understand the strategic and operational roles of human resource management (HRM) in agri-organisations
- Distinguish between the roles of the HRM specialist and the role of the agri-organisation line manager in performing operational and strategic roles
- Evaluate different approaches to organising key HRM functions related to innovation/competitive advantage such as team development, and management of issues such as change, conflict and creativity. Functions covered include: human resources planning; job analysis and design; recruitment and selection; managing diversity and work-life balance; performance management; remuneration and reward; training and skills development; industrial relations and workplace health and safety human resources leadership
- Recognise the key features of the Australian industrial relations system and identify the sources and terms and conditions for relevant employment categories for agri-organisations
- Have a general knowledge of issues associated with International HRM particularly within multi-national organisations
- Appreciate the role of agri-organisation leaders and HR managers in organisational improvement
Generic skills
It is expected students will develop:
- Awareness of and ability to utilise appropriate communication technology and methods for the storage, management and analysis of data
- Highly developed computer-based skills to allow for effective online learning and communication
- Ability to collaborate, exchange ideas and debate across online learning platforms
- Ability to plan, use time effectively and manage small projects
- Appreciation of social and cultural diversity from a regional to a global context
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
NRMT90018 Human Resource Management
Recommended background knowledge
Students must be able to perform word processing, use Excel spreadsheets, and have a reasonable understanding of the Internet and the University’s Learning Management System.
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.
This course requires all students to enrol in subjects where they must actively and safely contribute to field excursions and laboratory activities. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Subject Coordinator and Student Equity and Disability Support.
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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On-Campus students: Written review of one HRM topic (group assessment)
| Week 6 | 30% |
On-Campus students: Case study report
| Week 10 | 35% |
On-Campus students: Online Exam to be completed by end of week 12
| Week 12 | 35% |
Additional details
Online students:
- Discussion Forum* (3 posts, 500 words each) due in weeks 3, 6 and 9 (30%)
- Case Study Report (2000 words) due in week 10 (35%)
- 1.5 hour Online Exam to be completed by end of week 12 (35%)
*Hurdle requirement: Online discussion is an integral component of this subject. It is a hurdle requirement that a minimum grade of 50% is achieved in this component.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Ruth Nettle Mode of delivery Online Contact hours It is recommended that online students devote 12 hours per week to this subject. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 1 - On Campus
Principal coordinator Ruth Nettle Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours. One two-hour workshop per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Kramer, R., Bartram, T., De Cieri, H. (2013), Human Resource Management in Australia. 5th Edition, McGraw-Hill, Australia.
This textbook is available through the University Bookroom and as an e-book which can be purchased online.
Recommended texts and other resources
Further reading material will be available online.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Sciences Course Master of Agribusiness Course Graduate Diploma in Food Science Course Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness for Veterinarians Course Master of Urban Horticulture Course Master of Food Science Course Graduate Certificate in Food Science Informal specialisation Master of Agricultural Sciences - Elective Subjects - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022