Courses & Units

Foundations of Human Resource Management XPD111

Introduction

The principal aim of the unit is to provide an overview of the fields of Human Resources (HR), and Industrial Relations (IR) by providing the underpinning knowledge and developing an understanding of core theoretical principles and models of Human Resource Management (HRM). Students will focus on the outcome of HR/IR strategies and policies at the individual, organisation and societal levels. The effective management of employees is a key concern for organisations due the recognition of the positive role that well-managed human resources can play in increasing organisational and individual outcomes. It is necessary for people working as HR/IR specialists, and for those who are managing teams of people, to understand multiple HRM perspectives and to develop evidence-based people management strategies appropriate to specific organisational contexts. This unit will cover content (what), the rationale (why), and implementation (how) of effective people management practices.

Summary

Unit name Foundations of Human Resource Management
Unit code XPD111
Credit points 12.5
College/School Academic Division
DVC - Education
Discipline University Pathways
Coordinator David Traynor
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By Third Party(ies): UP Education
Level Introductory

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart IPC Semester 1 On-Campus International
Hobart IPC Semester 2 On-Campus International
Hobart IPC Semester 3 On-Campus International

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
IPC Semester 2 24/6/2024 15/7/2024 5/8/2024 13/9/2024
IPC Semester 3 14/10/2024 4/11/2024 6/12/2024 24/1/2025
IPC Semester 1 26/2/2024 19/3/2024 15/4/2024 31/5/2024

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Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and describe broad knowledge of principles and models of core human resource management (HRM) and industrial relations (IR) functions.
  • Analyse and apply HRM/IR theory, research and practice to people management problems
  • Communicate an argument supported by HRM/IR theory and practice

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

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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

BMA121

Teaching

AssessmentJITT Teaching Tests (20%)|Essay (25%)|Group Scenario (25%)|Examination (30%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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