Running of a client project that can be e.g. development and implementation of a strategic plan related to HRM issues, planning of and carrying out HRM processes and teamwork development.
The course is implemented as a professionally managed project. The students work in project teams according to client brief and team assignments specified by the advisor in the beginning of the course. Supporting lectures and team meetings will be arranged throughout the course.
Implementation methods, Demonstration and Work&Study
Meetings with project partners, team work with the assignments, presentations in group and for the commissioning party, reporting of the results.
Learning materials
Literature, data and other related materials to the project.
Starting level and linkage with other courses
No prerequisites.
Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria - grade 1
The student:
has some knowledge of HRM issues and is able to apply the knowledge in the work-based project.
can offer some solutions and/or development ideas for the target organisation.
is able to present the results of the project to the target organization.
is able to work in a project and in cooperation with the partners.
Assessment criteria - grade 3
The student:
has knowledge of HRM issues and  is able to apply the knowledge in the work-based project.
is able to search and apply information in the project work.
can offer solutions and/or development ideas for the target organization based on the project objectives.
is able to present the results of the project and provide some grounds for the solutions and development ideas for the target organisation.
is able to work well in a project and in good cooperation with the partners.
Assessment criteria - grade 5
The student:
has excellent knowledge of HRM issues and is able to apply the knowledge in the work-based project.
is able to search and apply information critically and analytically in the project work.
can offer versatile and creative solutions and/or development ideas for the target organisation based on the project objectives.
is able to present fluently and comprehensively the results of the project and provide grounds for the solutions and development ideas for the target organisation in a consistent way.
is able to work professionally in a project and in excellent cooperation with the partners.