Strategic Human Resources Management (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Detailed schedule is published when the course begins in Week 6

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)"

Intro

Join us to explore different aspects of people 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.

Materials

Learning materials are available in the course Moodle pages when the course begins.

Teaching methods and instruction

Virtual course based on 100 % student individual working. The course does not include any meetings or teamwork.

The aim of the course is to give overview of current theories, models and and some specific HR responsibility areas. We will give special attention to theories and models behind strategic HR, workforce planning and talent acquisition, performance management and well-being.

Course begins in Week 6. Detailed schedule is informed before week 6 (i.e. before the course starts)

Working life connections

The studies and learning assignments mirror everyday business in corporations and other organisations.

Internationality

Learning materials include international approach

Learning assignments

Course includes different kinds of individual learning assignments. All learning materials are available on Course Moodle pages. There are no group work in this implementation.

Assessment methods

Passed courses are assessed on a scale of 1 to 5. The assessment criteria are presented for grades 1, 3 and 5.
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.
Grade 3
The student’s knowledge and understanding meet the course requirements well. The student knows theories and concepts presented in the course. The student uses theories and concepts to explore real-life cases.
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.