Course Title: Professional Human Resource Management Practices

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Professional Human Resource Management Practices

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BUSM4504

City Campus

Postgraduate

630H Management

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2016,
Sem 2 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Flexible Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BUSM4589

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

630H Management

Internet

JanJun2018 (All)

BUSM4589

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

630H Management

Internet

JulDec2018 (All)

BUSM4589

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

630H Management

Internet

JanJun2019 (KP1),

JanJun2019 (KP3)

BUSM4589

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

630H Management

Internet

JulDec2019 (All)

BUSM4589

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

630H Management

Internet

JanJun2020 (KP1),

JanJun2020 (KP3)

BUSM4589

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

630H Management

Internet

JulDec2020 (KP5)

BUSM4589

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

630H Management

Internet

JanJun2021 (KP1),

JanJun2021 (KP3)

BUSM4589

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

630H Management

Internet

JulDec2021 (KP5)

BUSM4589

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

630H Management

Internet

JanJun2022 (KP3)

BUSM4589

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

630H Management

Internet

JulDec2022 (KP5)

BUSM4589

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

630H Management

Internet

JanJun2023 (KP1),

JanJun2023 (All)

BUSM4589

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

630H Management

Internet

JulDec2023 (All)

BUSM4589

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

630H Management

Internet

JanJun2024 (KP1)

Course Coordinator: Dr Asanka Gunasekara

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 4048

Course Coordinator Email: asanka.gunasekara@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: level 9 Building 80

Course Coordinator Availability: via email for appointments/discussions


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course introduces you to Human Resource Management (HRM) practices from both the employee and employer perspectives.

You will learn what a good HR practitioner has in their ‘professional toolkit’ in relation to their capabilities and skills, and how a professional develops over time. You will apply and evaluate a selected group of skills to contribute to your development as a reflective practitioner.

We will explore some of the behaviours and skills frameworks around the world that describe expert practitioners as possessing, for example;

  • Being curious, culturally aware, ethical,  collaborative, decisive-thinker, results-focused and a role model
  • Having the ability to communicate and influence; the courage to question and challenge, and maintain personal credibility.

You will develop the ability to evaluate key HRM skills and competencies that you might require of yourself in a given setting and what you would require of organisational members, informed by international standards and practices.

You will learn by experiential, activity-based learning using scenarios, role-plays and simulations which are challenging yet fun.  This approach is designed to enhance your ability to learn and operate in an independent and self-directed manner, which will enable you to become a life-long learner better preparing you for rapidly changing organisational environments.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

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On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

CLO1 Compare international HR professional standards, and assess their application to an organisation drawing in theoretical constructs.

CLO2 Analyse and interpret the external and internal context in which HR professionals operate, and the impact on practice.

CLO3 Demonstrate expertise in tools, tactics and strategies that can be applied to achieve the resolution of conflict.

CLO4 Reflect and critique your developing professional practice.

 


Overview of Learning Activities

The course is comprised of a variety of teaching modes which may include lectures, tutorials, independent study and opportunities for formative feedback. You will be expected to make a commitment to actively and constructively participate in group discussions in addition to weekly reading and careful planning of assessment tasks.


Overview of Learning Resources

Various learning resources are available online through MyRMIT Studies\Canvas. The lecture notes and workshop notes are posted on Canvas.

Resources are also available online through RMIT Library databases and other facilities. Visit the RMIT library website for further details. Assistance is available online via our chat and email services, face to face at our campus libraries or via the telephone on (03) 9925 2020.

Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator and will be made available to you as required during the teaching period. 


Overview of Assessment

The assessment alignment list below shows the assessment tasks against the learning outcomes they develop.

Assessment Task 1: 20%

Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 4

Assessment Task 2: 30%

Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 4

Assessment Task 3: 50%

Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or in online forums through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.