International HRM (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

The course is organized during weeks 36-48 in the fall 2022. The first local orientation session is online on Sept. 6 at 10.30-13.15.

Dates for compulsory virtual online sessions are on Tuesdays at 10.30-13.15 on the following dates:
Tue Sept. 6, 2022
Tue Sept. 13, 2022
Tue Sept. 20, 2022
Tue Sept. 27, 2022
Tue Oct. 4, 2022
Tue Oct. 11, 2022
Tue Oct. 18, 2022
Tue Oct 25, 2022 (a short online exam to reflect the topics covered in the lessons)
Tue Nov. 1, 2022 - no lessons
Tue Nov. 8, 2022 (Q/A session for the group work and group working online)
Tue Nov. 15, 2022 (Q/A session for the group work and group working online)
Tue Nov. 22, 2022 (group presentations)
Tue Nov. 29, 2022 (group presentations & closing of the course)

The more detailed program will come in the beginning of the course. Some days are booked for group working.

No lecture on Nov. 1, 2022.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

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.

Intro

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.

Materials

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.
Strong focus is on students’ ability to search for relevant material.

Teaching methods and instruction

Pre-work, individual assignments, live virtual lectures, online webinars and virtual team work.

The goal of this module 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 with the help of virtual lectures and international virtual team-meetings. The goal is also to improve generic competence of intercultural-, presentation skills of students.

The course is organized together with the University of Pécs in Hungary.

Working life connections

There are international cooperation between universities and the business representatives.

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 with the help of virtual lectures and international virtual team-meetings. The goal is also to improve generic competence of intercultural-, presentation skills of students.

The course is organized together with the University of Pécs in Hungary.

Learning assignments

Learning assignments and competence assessments including team work assignments.

Assessment methods

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