International HRM - HRL009AS3AE - Opinto-opas

International HRM, 5 cr - HRL009AS3AE

Upcoming implementations

International HRM HRL009AS3AE-3005 24.03.2025-16.05.2025 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Learning material and recommended literature

The teachers will announce learning material in the learning platform used in the course. Strong focus is also placed on the student’s ability to search for relevant material.

Campus

Malmi Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

24.03.2025 - 16.05.2025
Groups
- CONTACT
- TR5HEHRL
Teachers

Tiina Mehto

Seats

15 - 45

Degree Programme

TRALI Tradenomi liiketalous

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Current implementations

No ongoing implementations yet.

Past implementations

International HRM HRL009AS3AE-3002 13.03.2023-01.06.2023 5 op (LH5MAHRM, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

A pre-work, group work, an individual assignment, an introduction lecture in the Pasila campus, an online webinar and a study trip (including company visits) to the Netherlands during May 21-27, 2023.

The goal of this course is to provide a rich learning context to students in an international environment. The course enables students to develop their knowledge and competencies as HR professionals in international business context by attending a study trip in the Netherlands during May 21-27, 2023.

The goal is also to improve generic competence of intercultural, communication and presentation skills of students.

The course is organized together with the Hanze University of Applied Sciences, in the Netherlands.

There will be an application process and you need to be committed to cover your own travelling, accommodation etc. cost. Though, all student committed to participate the course will get an Erasmus Mobility grant of 70 EUR/day by filling the Erasmus Mobility application during the course. There are 20 places in this course.

Please fill the application form at: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/7D84C9EAA04EED31

Learning material and recommended literature

Peter J. Dowling, Marion Festing, Allen D. Engle Sr.: International Human Resource Management 6th Edition, Cengage Learning EMEA, 2013.
Tony Edwards, Chris Rees: International Human Resource Management: Globalization, National Systems and Multinational Companies, 3rd Edition, Pearson 2017.
Provided material by teachers and lecturers in Holland
Strong focus is on students’ ability to search for relevant material.

Working life connections

There is international cooperation between universities and international business representatives.

Campus

Malmi Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

There is no exam in this course.

Teaching language

English

Internationality

The goal of this course is to provide a rich learning context to students in an international environment. The course enables students to develop their knowledge and competencies as HR professionals in international business context by attending a study trip in the Netherlands during May 21-27, 2023.

The goal is also to improve generic competence of intercultural, communication and presentation skills of students.

The course is organized together with the Hanze University of Applied Sciences, in the Netherlands.

Timing

13.03.2023 - 01.06.2023

Learning assignments

Learning assignments and competence assessments including team work assignments.

Enrollment

02.01.2023 - 31.01.2023

Content scheduling

You need to enroll to the course at Peppi and please note that you need to apply to the course also by filling a separate form at https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/7D84C9EAA04EED31
The application period is during November 1 - December 16, 2023.
There are 20 places in the course and minimum amount of students is 10.

The applications will be handled during January 16-31, 2023 and information for students will be sent latest by beginning of February 2023.

The course is organized during spring 2023. There will be an orientation lecture on April 17, 2023 at 17.40-20-30 which is organized in Pasila campus and an online webinar on May 4, 2023 at 17.40-20.30.
The study trip in the Netherlands will be during May 21/22-27, 2023. The exact flight times will be agreed later.
The program will be organized during the May 22-26, 2023 and students need to be full time present.

The more detailed program will come later.
Groups
- LH5MAHRM
- BLENDED
- TR3HEHRL1
Teachers

Anita Pösö, Tiina Mehto

Seats

10 - 45

Further information

The assessment criteria is presented on the scale 1 to 5.

Degree Programme

TRALI Tradenomi liiketalous

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

2.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

The course enables students to develop their knowledge and competencies as HR professionals in an international business context.

On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- understand the strategic view of international human resource management (IHRM)
- distinguish the fundamentals of international HRM
- recognize the complexity of IHRM and the challenges of it in the global business
- be aware of the vast number of choices within IHRM practices
- develop own cultural awareness in international work
- create trust in a virtual context and work virtually
- apply different kinds of virtual tools and methods in project work
- assess and give suggestions for IHRM related issues in multinational corporate (MNC) context

- Culture, cross-cultural awareness and how to build trust with people from different cultures
- Balance between local and global HRM
- Organizing an International HR Department
- Ethics, sustainability and responsibility in HRM

Depending on the collaboration project, the course focus may fall under the following core HRM themes:
- Recruitment and selection
- Expatriation
- Performance management
- Human resource development (HRD)
- Total rewards / International compensation

This course is organized in collaboration with Haaga-Helia partner universities, with virtual collaboration (or possible study trips) between the universities. The focus and content of the course implementations are created together with the chosen partner universities.

The learning assignments consist of, for example, virtual team projects, assignments and independent work.

If you have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks or recreational activities you can show the competence with a demonstration. The course teachers give more information and instructions for RPL and Work&Study.

The teachers will announce learning material in the learning platform used in the course. Strong focus is also placed on the student’s ability to search for relevant material.

Come and step into an international HRM expert role. In this course, you will get acquainted with international HRM by case working and studying in the international setup in collaboration with Haaga-Helia partner universities. You will also able to expand your cultural awareness. The course is a great way to practice your verbal and written English skills concretely. This course is for people interested in increasing their international experience in HRM area.

The collaboration partners at the moment are the University of Pécs in Hungary and Hanze University of Applied Sciences, in the Netherlands.

The student should have completed basic studies of business and HRM or acquired similar knowledge.
The student should have a working proficiency of verbal and written English language to join an advanced-level HRM course.
This course is part of the HR and leadership (HR ja johtaminen) study path in the Finnish BBA degree programme.

- Knowledge: You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
- Skills: You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
- Competence: You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

- Knowledge: You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
- Skills: You complete given tasks and assignments either independently or with a team. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
- Competence: You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

- Knowledge: You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
- Skills: You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
- Competence: You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.