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Postgraduate Handbook 2015-2016 (archived)
Module BUSI54515: Human Resource Management (ONLINE)
Department: Business School (Business)
BUSI54515: Human Resource Management (ONLINE)
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 4 | 15 | Available in 2015/2016 | Durham |
Tied To
- N1KY07: Entrepreneurship (Part-time) (see Postgraduate Handbook 2012-2013 for details)
- N1N107: Entrepreneurship (for students entering from April 2014)
- N2K307: Management (Part-Time) (for students entering between Oct 2010 - Oct 2012)
- N2K507: Management (for students entering between Oct 2013 - Oct 2014)
- N5K107: Marketing (Part-Time) (for students entering between Oct 2010 - Oct 2012)
- N5K407: Marketing (for students entering in April 2013 only)
- N5K507: Marketing (for students entering from April 2014)
- N6K107: Human Resource Management (Part-time) (see Postgraduate Handbook 2012-2013 for details)
Pre-requisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- To introduce students to the key elements of human resource management.
Content
- Recruitment
- Selection
- Motivation
- Organisational Change
- Appraisal
- Performance Management
- Discipline
- Employment Relations
- Reward
- Legal parameters
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- By the end of the module students should have a critical appreciation of the contribution of HRM to the business environment and the links between each of the key elements.
Subject-specific Skills
- By the end of the module students should be able to apply selected specialist tools for analysing the key elements of HRM.
Key Skills
- Written communication; planning, organising and time management; problem solving and analysis; using initiative; computer literacy.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- The module is delivered via online learning, divided up into study weeks with specially produced resources within each week. Resources vary according to the learning outcomes but normally include: video content, directed reading, reflection through activities, opportunities for self-assessment and peer-to-peer learning within a tutor-facilitated discussion board. Tutors provide feedback on formative work and facilitate discussion board communication as well as being available for individual consultation as necessary (usually by email and Skype). 
- The summative assessment of the module is designed to test the acquisition and articulation of knowledge and critical understanding, and skills of application and interpretation within the business context.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Video content, directed reading, self-assessed assignments and guidance for further reading | 150 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | 100% | Unseen written examination | 2 hours | 100% | Same |
Formative Assessment
A written assignment of 1,500 words, or its multimedia equivalent, which may involve some group work.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.