Information Package

Master's of Human Resources Management with Thesis

HRM537

THE ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC RELATIONS

Course Code
HRM537
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Identifies complex communication problems.
  2. Analyzes strategic management processes.
  3. Analyzes a case study.
  4. Develops solution proposals based on research and evidence.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course examines the role of human resources management in internal and external communication processes and its relationship with public relations activities. It covers topics such as employee communication, organizational culture, employee engagement, employer branding, corporate reputation management, crisis communication, and stakeholder relations. The course also evaluates the contribution of human resources practices to organizational communication strategies and the development of a positive corporate image.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Concepts of Vision, Mission, and Strategy
2nd Week Strategic Management Process
3rd Week Situation Analysis Stage
4th Week Strategy Formulation and Development Stage
5th Week Strategic Analysis in Public Relations
6th Week Analysis of Organizational, Financial, Human Resources, and Marketing Factors
7th Week Analysis of Economic, Technological, Political, Socio-Cultural Environments and Competition
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Analysis of Natural Environmental Factors
10th Week SWOT, PESTCOM, and PEST Analyses
11th Week Campaign Strategy in Public Relations
12th Week Communication Strategy
13th Week Application Areas of Public Relations
14th Week Risk Management and Issue Management
15th Week Techniques Used to Measure Public Relations Outcomes
Recommended or Required ReadingBroom, G. M., & Sha, B.-L. (2013). Cutlip and Center?s effective public relations (11th ed.). Pearson.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 10 140
Preparation for Final exam 14 3 42
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 8 3 24
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 40 40
Total Work Load287
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.56
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1 X X
K2 X X
K3 X
K4 X X
K5 X X
K6 X X
K7 X X
K8 X X
K9 X