Courses & Units

Human Resource Project BMA335

The HRM major is no longer on offer and therefore the availability of this unit in 2024 may be restricted. For further information please contact the Managing People and Organisations major coordinator, Dr Albert Amankwaa.

Introduction

This unit investigates the role and practice of Human Resource Management in organisations with an applied industry component. Through engagement with industry partners, the unit provides students with the opportunity to apply HRM practices, concepts, theories and skills to critical aspects of business operation. Thus, students will explore a broad view of the complex and contested HR issues that confront organisations.

Summary

Unit name Human Resource Project
Unit code BMA335
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Business & Economics
Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline Management
Coordinator Doctor Desmond Ayentimi
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 2 Off-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
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International students
Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 22/7/2024 16/8/2024 9/9/2024 27/10/2024

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate an ability to apply a broad range of knowledge and understanding of key HRM theories, concepts, tools and techniques in a practical context
  • Develop a research plan to investigate a specific HRM issue
  • Summarise and document the problem, the applied methodology and the conclusions obtained from the developed research plan to professional written/oral standards.
  • Reflect and report on the personal learning derived from the project.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
080303 $2,040.00 $1,597.00 not applicable $2,979.00

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

BMA121

Teaching

AssessmentProgress of Work Presentation (20%)|Capstone Project Proposal (30%)|Final Capstone Report (50%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Anderson, V., Fontinha, R. and Robson, F. (2019). Research Methods in Human Resource Management. Investigating a Business Issue. Kogan Page, pp456. ISBN 9780749483876
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