Integrating and Aligning Human Capital PG (11427.2)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | Flexible |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Canberra Business School | Post 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) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:1. Critique a complex body of theoretical knowledge relating to strategic human resource management in a variety of organisational contexts including the developments in this evolving field of study (as well as in the field of strategic management).
2. Critically assess and apply the role and competencies of an HR professional and their relationship to senior management in the formulation and implementation of HRM strategy that aligns with business and corporate strategy.
3. Analyse, interpret and synthesise the research on human and social capital and strategic HRM in relation to change and improvement in employee wellbeing, operational and corporate performance.
4. Demonstrate skill in advocating sound ethical principles in context and the use of more complex HR metrics in evidence-based decision-making relating to investment in or the evaluation of HRM practice.
5. Analyse a complex body of knowledge including recent developments in relation to the key factors driving organisational change, changes in the workforce in a given context in response to a dynamic organisational environment.
6. Synthesise a complex body of knowledge including recent developments in relation to industry research on strategic HRM in a given organisational context and identify the scope for improvements in HRM practices and HRM strategy formulation and implementation.
7. Present with skills and creativity the results of research and analysis of organisational HRM capability in a dynamic business context.
8. Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability.
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 - 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
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
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
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
11196 Integrating and Aligning Human Capital.Equivalent units
6791 Strategic Human Resource Management PG.Assumed knowledge
Understanding of theory and practice in human capital and human resource management.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | Flexible | Dr Doug Jackman |
2024 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | Flexible | Dr Doug Jackman |
Required texts
The prescribed text for this Unit is:
Bailey, C. Mankin, D. Kelliher, C. & Garavan, T. (2018) Strategic Human Resource Management Second Edition, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press.
The Unit textbook is an essential resource for this Unit. Copies can be purchased from various suppliers and copies are available on reserve from the University of Canberra library.
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
Students are required to complete and submit all assessment items and obtain a mark of 50% or more 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.
Learner engagement
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Participation requirements
Students are expected to attend the majority of workshops and make an observable contribution. Students also have access to a pre-recorded lecture associated with each workshop.
Required IT skills
Students are required to have knowledge in standard application software such as Word, Excel. They also should have the ability to access online resources via Canvas and upload their assignments and check the quality of their assignments using the URKUND drop box provided.
In-unit costs
N/A
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
Additional information
None