Strategic Human Resources ManagementLaajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) course explores different aspects of human resource management at strategic levels focusing on its role as an enabler of business success. The aim of the course is to give overview of current theories, models and responsibilities of HR both from HR function but also from organization perspective.

After the course, the student
• Identifies the underlying theories, concepts and models of human resource management.
• Understand the strategic role of HRM in the organizations.
• Identifies the key responsibilities of human resource management and understands their strategic role.

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No prerequisites.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Depending on the implementation, learning takes place in contact lessons, independent studies, teamwork and online-studies. The course includes the assessment of one’s own learning.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, they can show their competence via a demonstration. The demonstration must be agreed with the course teacher. More information and instructions for recognising and validating prior learning (RPL) are available at https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning Look at "Instructions to students (master)"

Assessment criteria - grade 1

The student’s knowledge and understanding meet the course requirements satisfactorily. The student identifies narrowly theories and concepts presented in the course. The student identifies narrowly their implications to practice.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

The student’s knowledge and understanding meet the course requirements satisfactorily. The student identifies narrowly theories and concepts presented in the course. The student identifies narrowly their implications to practice.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

The student’s knowledge and understanding meet excellently the requirements of the course. The student masters profoundly theories and concepts presented in the course. The student uses theories and concepts analytically and critically to explore real-life cases.

Further information

When the implementation type of the course is contact, online or blended it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25%, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50%, the course is failed.

This course replaces the following courses from the previous curriculum:
- International Talent Management
- Henkilöstövoimavarojen johtaminen.