MPR722 - Human Resource Management (Residential)
Unit details
| Year | 2014 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Waurn Ponds (Geelong) Residential |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | J Molineux |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MPM722, MPT722 |
Note:Students must register their expression of interest online via the Deakin Graduate School of Business Residential website. You will need to access substantial learning resources and experiences in CloudDeakin (Deakin’s online learning environment). Compliance with the Standards in computing, connectivity and student capability are a condition on your enrolment. | |
Content
The unit content focuses on the strategic management of people in the workplace. It is designed for managers or aspiring managers to be able to understand the potential of strategic HRM in the macro context to build a strategic competitive advantage for organisations. It uses a mix of local and global examples to illustrate these points. Specific attention is given to issues of strategic alignment and developing a HR strategy, talent management, human resources planning, talent development, and managing for performance. Students will also develop practical skills in HRM topics that they will be able to utilise in their workplaces.
The unit will include presentations from industry HR professionals, along with an assessed group presentation involving a simulated unfair dismissal case at Fair Work Australia. The examination is based on a complex case study, which is discussed in small groups during the program.
Assessment
Assignment 1 (Group/up to 6 students) 1000-1500 words plus Group Presentation 20%, Assignment 2 (Group/up to 10 students) 1500-2000 words plus Presentation 30%, Examination 2 hours 50%, Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1260 | $1260 | $2875 | $3589 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.