Managing Human Capital (11191.3)

Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
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Managing Human Capital
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods On-campus
Online self-paced
 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Business, Government & Law
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Canberra Business School Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This is an introductory unit exploring the theory and practice of people management. The aim of this unit is to introduce students to the importance and complexity of effective people management in a variety of different organisational contexts. Students will undertake practice-related project tasks that involve the application of research and practical skills in selected areas of human resource practice in an organisational context that they select.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Explain the core theories and concepts of human capital management and human resource management (HRM) including developments in these fields of study;
2. Identify the dimensions of the competencies and core knowledge of an HR professional, and determine relevance to the student's professional life upon the learning and development;
3. Apply industry research regarding one or more areas of traditional and contemporary HRM practice to the selected organisational context; and
4. Communicate clearly the results of research and analysis of HRM practice regarding the practice-related projects within the selected organisational context.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

6354 Managing Human Resources

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2026 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 03 February 2025 On-campus Dr Robin Ladwig
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 03 February 2025 Online self-paced Dr Robin Ladwig
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 Online self-paced Dr Robin Ladwig
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 On-campus Dr Robin Ladwig
Not available

Required texts

The subscribed texts for 11191 Managing Human Capital are shown below: 

  • Nankervis, A., Baird, M., Coffey, J. & Shields, J. (2023) Human Resource Management: Strategy and Practice, 11th Edition, Australia: Cengage.
  • Stone, R., Cox, A., Gavin, M. & Carpini, J. (2024) Human Resource Management, 11th Edition, Australia: John Wiley & Sons

There are other useful scholarly texts on talent management that you may access from the library.

Further readings, such as peer-reviewed journal articles, are listed in the Reading List on the Unit Canvas site and tagged as optional.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Use of GenAI

You are encouraged to utilise GenAI for the Job Advertisement which is part of the Talent Sourcing Project under the condition of identifying and outlining in detail the engagement with any GenAI as part of the self-assessment. The rest of the assignments should be your original work without utilising GenAI as a co-author or reference.

Due Date Flexibility

The due date of your assignments is Friday to set an example regarding the new legislation The Right to Disconnect. This is potentially not suitable for you due to work commitments, caring responsibilities or other relevant reasons. Please reach out to me at the beginning of the semester to discuss the case and find appropriate solutions.

Please use the extension form for any additional requests.

The first and third assignments are divided into smaller submissions to allow you to manage your time better and utilise the provided feedback further to gain overall higher marks. 

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Participation requirements

We encourage you to utilise the drop-in sessions and online module activities as it will enhance your opportunity to learn and your understanding of the relevant assessment tasks.

Required IT skills

This unit involves online meetings in real-time using the Virtual Room in your UCLearn teaching site. The Virtual Room allows you to communicate in real time with your lecturer and other students. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, go to the Virtual Room in your UCLearn site and 'Join Course Room'. This will trigger a tutorial to help familiarise you with the functionality of the virtual room.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None