Managing Human Capital G (11418.3)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Flexible On-Campus |
UC - Canberra, Bruce UCI - Ningbo University, Ningbo UCI - East China University of Science & Technology Shanghai |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Canberra Business School | Graduate Level | 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) |
The aim of this unit is to introduce you to a complex body of theory and recent developments in professional practice in relation to the challenges of managing an organisation's human capital and to situate this field of study in relation to the study of strategic management and strategic human resource management.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Analyse a complex body of theoretical knowledge on human capital management and as it relates to human resource management (HRM) including developments in these fields of study and areas of professional practice;
2. Reflect critically on theory and professional practice in relation to the characteristics of effective HRM practice in one or more practice areas and identify how they relate to employee wellbeing and effective individual performance life;
3. Critically review a complex body of knowledge including recent developments in relation to the factors driving organisational change, changes in the future of work and the workforce that have implications for workforce management;
4. Integrate industry research in one or more areas of traditional and contemporary HRM practice in a selected organizational context that enhances employee wellbeing and job performance; and
5. Select and apply high level cognitive, technical and creative skills in communicating the results of research and analysis of organizational HRM capability in a dynamic organizational content.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. 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 - 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 - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
11191 Managing Human CapitalEquivalent units
9692 Human Resource Management PGAssumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | Flexible | Dr Doug Jackman |
| 2023 | UCI - Ningbo University, Ningbo | MBA Trimester 3 | 03 October 2023 | On-Campus | Mrs Sidrah Asif |
| 2023 | UCI - East China University of Science & Technology Shanghai | MBA Trimester 3 | 03 October 2023 | On-Campus | Mrs Sidrah Asif |
| 2024 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | Flexible | Dr Doug Jackman |
| 2024 | UCI - East China University of Science & Technology Shanghai | MBA Trimester 3 | 08 October 2024 | On-Campus | Mrs Sidrah Asif |
| 2024 | UCI - Ningbo University, Ningbo | MBA Trimester 3 | 08 October 2024 | On-Campus | Mrs Sidrah Asif |
Required texts
The prescribed textbook is Dessler, G. (2015) Human Resource Managaement Fourteenth Edition, United Kingdom: Pearson Education.
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
You are required to complete all assessment tasks by the due date (unless you have an assignment extension approved) and achieve a mark of 50% or more overall to pass this Unit.
Academic integrity
Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.
To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.
Use of Text-Matching Software
The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.
Assessment
You are required to complete and submit all assessment tasks and achieve a mark of 50% or more to pass this Unit.
Participation requirements
Students are expected to attend all five days of classes. Their attendance and contribution is part of the Unit's assessment model.
Required IT skills
You need to be proficient in the use of WORD, to be able to research online including using the University's databases and electronic journals. You will be advised by the lecturer in class of the procedure for submission of assessment items and the due dates.
In-unit costs
None
Work placement, internships or practicums
The summative assessment task in this Unit is a work integrated learning simulation using a project-based, problem-based, work-situated learning approach.
