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MGT2011, Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, is one of four 10-credit courses which comprise level 2 study in Business and Management. Students will complete all four courses (40 credits in total) in order to progress to further study in Business and Management subject to achieving entry requirements.

Human Resource Management is a body of knowledge and practices to do with the organisation, management and regulation of work; and the management of performance, reward, development and employment relations. This course aims to introduce students to the theory and practice of Human Resource Management.

The course helps students to develop problem-solving, analytical, presentation, teamworking, and numerical skills through working on a team consultancy project of a real-life case study. Students will analyse an organisation in a specific sector to identify areas for change, and propose a new HR strategy and workforce plan.

Lectures in a blended format: 10 x 2h (10x1h on campus and 10x1h asynchronous/online anytime).

Tutorials: 1 x 1hr tutorials x 6 weeks

Tutorials are held at various times and can be selected on MyCampus.

Pass at D3 or better in ALL four Management level 1 courses:

1. Introduction to Marketing

2. Organisational Behaviour

3. Foundations of Finance

4. Principles of Management

Exchange students should have completed introductory courses in principles of management, marketing, organisational behaviour and financial and management accounting.

The assessment will consist of two pieces of work: one being a 1,500-word (+/- 10%) essay and the other a 2,000-word (+/- 10%) essay.

The course aims are:

1. To introduce students to the theory and practice of Human Resource Management.

2. To introduce students to the main functional areas within Human Resource Management and how these may impact upon organisations and individuals.

3. To provide the opportunity to understand and critically evaluate research and practice in the field of Human Resource Management.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Critically evaluate main schools of thought, theory and practice in Human Resource Management in contemporary organisations.

2. Critically evaluate processes, functions, procedures and practices found in contemporary Human Resource Management.

3. Assess how Human Resource Management practices may impact upon organisations and individuals.

4. Demonstrate engagement in learning and work-based activities.

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.