Courses & Units

Foundations of Human Resource Management BMA121

Hong Kong Universal Ed, Hobart, Launceston

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	BMA121
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?
Delivered By	Delivered wholly by the provider
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2	On-Campus	Off-Campus	International International	Domestic Domestic
Launceston	Accelerated Study Period 3	On-Campus	Off-Campus	International International	Domestic Domestic
Hong Kong Universal Ed	Semester 2	On-Campus		International

Key

: On-campus
: Off-Campus
: International students
: Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Accelerated Study Period 3	13/9/2021	6/10/2021	28/10/2021	12/12/2021
Semester 2	12/7/2021	10/8/2021	30/8/2021	17/10/2021

* 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 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

Identify and describe broad knowledge of principles and models of core human resource management (HRM) practices.
Communicate an argument supported by HRM practices.
Analyse and apply HRM theories, research and practices to manage human resources issues.

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	$1,812.00	$1,419.00	not applicable	$2,702.00

Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

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

XPD111, ZAA132

Teaching

Assessment	Test or quiz (20%)\|Examination - invigilated (internally) (30%)\|Essay (25%)\|Scenario (25%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable \| View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	You will need the following text: Stone, R. J. (2017). Human Resource Management, 9th edn. John Wiley & sons Australia Ltd. Nankervis, A., Baird, M., Coffey, J. & Shields, J. (2017). Human Resource Management: Strategy and Practice, 9th Asia-Pacific Edition. Cengage Learning Australia Pty Limited, South Melbourne. ISBN 9780170369862
Recommended	Nel, P., Werner, A., Fazey, M., Millett, B., du Plessis, A., Wordsworth, R., Mackinnon, B. H., Suseno, Y., eds. (2017). Human resource management in Australia, 2nd edn., Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Australia. ISBN 9780195597448 Hartel, C. E. J., & Fujimoto, Y. (2015). Human resource management, 3rd edn, Pearson, Frenchs Forest. Kramar, R., Bartram, T. & DeCieri, H. (2014). Human resource management in Australia: strategy, people, performance, 5th edn, McGraw-Hill North Ryde, NSW.
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