Melbourne Study Centre, Ultimo Study Centre, Hobart, Online
Introduction
The effective management of human resources is becoming an increasingly vital concern in organisations, whether they are professional practices employing only a few staff, multinational corporations, public sector or not-for-profit organisations. The impact of globalisation, increased competition for talented employees, skills shortages and changing expectations of the employment relationship pose increasingly complex challenges for all organisations.
A sound understanding of human resource principles and concepts and how to implement human resource policies and procedures is of importance to human resource specialists and line managers alike.
Effective human resource management requires a thorough knowledge of, and skills in, various people management functions, together with the ability to meld these functions into a carefully planned, well-integrated program that will assist organisations to achieve their objectives.
In this unit, you will examine current topics in human resource management and bridge theory and practice by examining issues from both strategic and operational perspectives. There is a focus on students’ understanding of the skills required to be an effective human resources specialist or people manager. Human resources matters in this unit are examined from the perspective of managers, human resources specialists and employees
Summary
| Unit name | People, Work and Wellbeing |
| Unit code | BMA728 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Management |
| Coordinator | Doctor Saeed Loghman |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania and Third Party(ies): ECA |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2027 | 15/3/2027 | 18/4/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyse the nexus between leadership strategy and human resources management practices in managing people effectively in different organisational contexts.
- Evaluate current workplace challenges faced by complex, contemporary organisations and their implications for the future of work and social expectations (including SDG compliance).
- Construct and communicate arguments relating to the application of theory to contemporary people management practices.
- Demonstrate effective peer-review and self-reflection.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
BMA583, MBE7xx Leading People, Work and WellbeingTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2-hour Weekly on-campus Workshop 1-hour Weekly online workshop for online students |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Discussion Post (online) (20%)|Individual Presentation (40%)|Literature Review (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Weekly academic and industry articles will be provided. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Useful websites: |
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