Advanced human resource management - Module details

Module Title:   Advanced Human Resource Management

Module Credit:   10

Module Code:   MAN4127M

Academic Year:   2011/2

Teaching Period:   January Intake Programmes

Module Occurrence:   A

Module Level:   M (Masters)

Module Type:   Standard module

Provider:   School of Management

Related Department/Subject Area:   School of Management

Principal Co-ordinator:   tbc

Additional Tutor(s):   -

Prerequisite(s):   None

Corequisite(s):   None

Aims:
1. To develop a strategic understanding of contempory issues and developments in HRM. 2. To explore the changing role of the HRM function within the business and its impact on line managers. 3. To improve the capacity of participants to analyse, diagnose and develop a suitable strategic response to current HR issues. 4. To further appreciate and develop the necessary skills to manage strategic organisational change issues.

Learning Teaching & Assessment Strategy:
Lectures in which key themes are discussed and leading practice reviewed; topical case studies across diverse sectors used to reinforce these themes. Focus is on how HRM strategically can postively impact upon business performance.

1. Knowledge & Understanding:

On successful completion of this module you will be able to...

1. By the end of the course, participants will understand current HR issues, their impact on cultural change, and their place as managers and employees within this framework.

2. Subject-Specific Skills:

On successful completion of this module you will be able to...

2. Developed their skills in the analysis and diagnosis of HR problems and issues, including managing organisational change.

3. Personal Transferable Skills:

On successful completion of this module you will be able to...

3. Participants` abilities in managing others and working with colleagues in pairs or teams should be further enhanced.