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HRM40660

Academic Year 2024/2025

Human Resource Management (HRM40660)

Subject:
Human Resources Management
College:
Business
School:
Business
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
8
Module Coordinator:
Dr Linda Dowling-Hetherington
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module will provide students with no previous knowledge or experience of HRM with an understanding of key issues and current developments in the field. The module deals with a range of key aspects associated with the strategic management of human resources. Among the areas covered are: strategic human resource management (HRM); talent management which incorporates recruitment, selection, retention, learning and development, employee engagement and performance management; rewards; and contemporary issues in HRM, including HRM and change management; HRM and sustainability.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completing this module, students will be able to:

Critically assess the potential contribution of HR strategy and related practices to the success of a business;

Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of selected human resource policies and their application in practice, including, for example, employee resourcing, talent management and learning and development, performance management, reward strategies; employee engagement; retention; and sustainable HRM.

Appreciate current challenges being faced by HR functions and line managers with respect to the management of employees.

Indicative Module Content:

Strategic Human Resource Management
Employee Resourcing & Talent Management
Learning and Development
Performance Management and Reward Systems
Staff Retention and Downsizing
Employee Engagement
HRM, Change, Culture and Communication
Sustainable HRM

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Small Group

1
Specified Learning Activities

50
Autonomous Student Learning

100
Total

175

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Classes involve a combination of lectures, presentations, case studies, discussion/debate, group exercises and individual participation. During class, students are expected to be able to discuss issues arising from the assigned chapters and readings for the topics. Session participation is a vital element in the design of this module. Therefore, all students are expected to engage in class discussion and debate in order to facilitate the formation of their critical judgements.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (Open Book): You will complete a 2-hour take-home written examination in Week 12. The exam paper will be made available on Brightspace. Week 12 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

50

 No
Assignment(Including Essay): You will be required to complete an individual HR problem-based assignment. Week 9 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

30

 No
Group Work Assignment: In groups, you will be required to submit a pre-recorded a 10-15 minute presentation. Week 10 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

20

 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Individual Project: Feedback, using a grading rubric on Brightspace, will be made available to students within 20 days of project submission. Group Presentation: A short paragraph of written feedback on each group presentation will be provided to students.

Name Role
Dr Linda Dowling-Hetherington Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Majella Fahy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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