COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title: ADVANCED HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Code Course Type Regular Semester Theory Practice Lab Credits ECTS
BUS 802 B 2 3 0 0 3 10
Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: Xhimi Hysa
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: NA
Language: English
Compulsory/Elective: Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description: This course is designed as a conceptual description of one of the modern organization function. The course will cover the evolution of the process from personal management to human resource management, the functions of human resource management, its importance in the organization from a conceptual viewpoint. Course plan will include basic human resource management practices related to main functions staffing, training, developing, compensating employees.
Course Objectives: Human resource management is an integrated professional and scientific course that covers the most advanced and specialized skills and techniques used into the organizations. It involves suitable and complex analysis on innovative labor and industries and also from a conceptual point of view it makes an appraisal on the impact of expertise, sustainability, research, technology and innovation on the application of HRM techniques in business practices.
COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topics
1 The practice of human resource management
2 People and organizations
3 People resourcing
4 Learning and development
5 Performance and reward
6 Employee relations
7 Employee wellbeing
8 Article discussion
9 HR policies, procedures and systems
10 HR skills
11 HRM toolkits
12 Job analysis and talent management
13 International Human Resources Management
14 Article discussion
Prerequisite(s): The objective of this course is to increase the awareness on the importance of the field of Human Resource Management on dealing with management functions. Further, the course develops the knowledge background regarding the most significant concepts and terminology involved on this field. This course will also enable students to understand the practical dimensions of HRM and their implementations into respective markets and industries.
Textbook: Amstrong, M. (2012). Armstrong’s Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice, 12th Ed. London: Kogan Page.
Other References: Mathis, R., Jackson, J. (2010). Human Resource Management, 13th Ed. Mason, OH: Cengage Learning. Cappelli, P. (2015). “Why We Love to Hate HR … and What HR Can Do About It”. Harvard Business Review (July–August 2015 Issue).
Laboratory Work: No
Computer Usage: yes
Others: No
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 To gain expertise, knowledge and capabilities to deal with complex issues of HRM
2 To learn and develop critical thinking through suitable and innovative techniques
3 To deeply understand the main concepts and terminology regarding the field of HRM
4 To have and apply a strategic dimension of HRM
COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)
No Program Competencies Cont.
Doctorate (PhD) in Business Administration Program
1 The students are expected to gain the skills of understanding, analyzing, explaining and using the fundamental concepts of Business Administration. 4
2 Skills of understanding the requirements for designing a business unit or environment. 4
3 They gain knowledge about management and organization. 4
4 They gain knowledge about marketing and production. 1
5 They gain knowledge about accounting and finance. 1
6 They learn how to benefit from mathematical and statistical methods used in business management. 1
7 Learning the communication skills by acquiring the professional terminology of business administration. 5
8 Learning and adopting the ethical, social and legal (laws and regulations) responsibilities needed in the field of business administration and management. 3
9 Ability to effectively use technological devices (IT systems) and modern techniques in managing a business environment successfully. 2
10 Gain the theoretical knowledge of both classical and modern theories necessary to manage a business. 4
11 Acquiring an open minded-attitude through continuous learning and practice and participation. 5
COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
Method Quantity Percentage
Project
1
100
Total Percent: 100%
ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
Activities Quantity Duration(Hours) Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) 16 3 48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 16 8 128
Mid-terms 0
Assignments 1 74 74
Final examination 0
Other 0
Total Work Load:
250
Total Work Load/25(h):
10
ECTS Credit of the Course:
10