Information Package

Master's of Business Administration without Thesis

BUSZ565

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Course Code
BUSZ565
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know the principles and functions of Human Resource Management departments in organizations
  2. Can prepare and undertake job analysis
  3. Know employment methods
  4. Know the training needs analysis techniques
  5. Know the methods for designing performance management system of an organization's employees.
  6. Can develop techniques that will gain strategic advantage by improving the skills of employees.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
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 Mid-term examination
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
15th Week General Review
Recommended or Required ReadingDessler, Gary (2011). Human Resource Management
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Project 1 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 20 20
Homework
Total Work Load30
Total Work Load / 30 (h)1
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
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K3 X
K4
K5 X
K6
K7 X
K8 X
K9
K10 X X X
K11
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