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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
The broad aim of this capstone unit is to support students to integrate, synthesise and extend their learning in Human Resource Management (HRM). The learning experiences are designed to enable students to extend their learning by acquiring an advanced body of knowledge relating to the theory, concepts and research in the field of Strategic Human Resource Management. Students are also provided with opportunities to integrate and synthesise the material covered in the course and apply their knowledge to unstructured, authentic problems. The focal theme of this unit is the importance of aligning HRM with business strategy and the external environment. The learning experiences in this unit will help prepare students to perform the role of strategic partner through developing a strategic mindset about the management of people in organisations. HR practitioners can play a strategic partner role when they have the knowledge and skills to be an essential part of the senior management team running the organisation and can translate business strategy into action through the effective management of an organisations human resources. The unit also develops students understanding of HRs role in the management of organisational change.
Students must pass 1 units from MAN5730
Students must pass 180 credit points
Unit was previously coded MAN5258
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
This unit is taught through a combination of primarily problem-based and case-based approaches. Project-based learning is also an important component of the learning processes. On-campus: On-campus students attend a weekly three-hour seminar. The seminars include interactive lectures, class discussion, case study analysis and other types of learning activities which may include answering review questions and video presentations. Students are expected to participate actively in all sessions and, where appropriate, to draw on their own work experience. Off-campus: This unit is based on its on-campus equivalent that takes place during a three-hour weekly seminar. Off-campus students cover the same content as the on-campus unit. Off-campus students are expected to complete a range of learning activities such as analysing case studies, answering review questions and participating in on-line discussions. Off-campus students access this unit via Blackboard. Regular on-line access is required.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Argumentative essay | 25% |
| Case Study | Case study analysis | 25% |
| Project | Organisation-based project | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Argumentative essay | 25% |
| Case Study | Case study analysis | 25% |
| Project | Organisation-based project | 50% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
The broad aim of this capstone unit is to support students to integrate, synthesise and extend their learning in Human Resource Management (HRM). The learning experiences are designed to enable students to extend their learning by acquiring an advanced body of knowledge relating to the theory, concepts and research in the field of Strategic Human Resource Management. Students are also provided with opportunities to integrate and synthesise the material covered in the course and apply their knowledge to unstructured, authentic problems. The focal theme of this unit is the importance of aligning HRM with business strategy and the external environment. The learning experiences in this unit will help prepare students to perform the role of strategic partner through developing a strategic mindset about the management of people in organisations. HR practitioners can play a strategic partner role when they have the knowledge and skills to be an essential part of the senior management team running the organisation and can translate business strategy into action through the effective management of an organisations human resources. The unit also develops students understanding of HRs role in the management of organisational change.
Students must pass 1 units from MAN5730
Students must pass 180 credit points
Unit was previously coded MAN5258
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
This unit is taught through a combination of primarily problem-based and case-based approaches. Project-based learning is also an important component of the learning processes. On-campus: On-campus students attend a weekly three-hour seminar. The seminars include interactive lectures, class discussion, case study analysis and other types of learning activities which may include answering review questions and video presentations. Students are expected to participate actively in all sessions and, where appropriate, to draw on their own work experience. Off-campus: This unit is based on its on-campus equivalent that takes place during a three-hour weekly seminar. Off-campus students cover the same content as the on-campus unit. Off-campus students are expected to complete a range of learning activities such as analysing case studies, answering review questions and participating in on-line discussions. Off-campus students access this unit via Blackboard. Regular on-line access is required.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Argumentative essay | 25% |
| Case Study | Case study analysis | 25% |
| Project | Organisation-based project | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Argumentative essay | 25% |
| Case Study | Case study analysis | 25% |
| Project | Organisation-based project | 50% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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