Information Package

Master's of Business Administration without Thesis (Distance Education)

BUSU565

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Course Code
BUSU565
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
8
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS8
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Knows the principles and functions of Human Resource Management departments in organizations
  2. Can prepare and undertake job analysis
  3. Knows employment methods
  4. Knows the training needs analysis techniques
  5. Knows the methods for designing performance management system of an organization's employees.
Mode of DeliveryE-Learning
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course the contemporary human resources management practices are discussed. Human resource planning, work design, recruitment, selection and outplacement, performance evaluation, planning of reward systems, compensation, labour relations and communication practices are analyzed in order to develop effective and healthy organizations.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction. The strategic role of HRM
2nd Week Job Evaluation
3rd Week HR Planning and recruitment
4th Week Recruitment methods and the selection process
5th Week Interview methods
6th Week Socialization and the orientation process
7th Week Training and development in HRM
8th Week Assignment
9th Week Performance management in HR
10th Week Career management in HRM
11th Week Compensation methods in HRM
12th Week Performance based compensation and financial rewarding systems
13th Week Employee safety, physical conditions and unions
14th Week HRM applications in international business
Recommended or Required ReadingDessler, Gary (2011). Human Resource Management

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 20
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 20
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 80
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 1 50 50
Preparation for Final exam 1 80 80
Course hours 14 1 14
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 30 30
Homework 1 35 35
Project 1 30 30
Total Work Load239
Total Work Load / 30 (h)7.96
ECTS Credit of the Course8
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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