The course takes place in period

1 (2023-08-01 to 2023-10-22)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

3

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies:

Leadership competency

Resilience competency

Communicative and social competency

Competence in strategic and sustainable human
resource management

Competence in the basics of Finnish employment
law and the function and purpose of collective
agreements

Competence in independent and critical analysis
of an organization and its structure

Competence in carrying out both independent and
group based assignments. Communicating and
presenting the findings and results in a
professional manner

These competences support the following
Sustainable Development Goals:
3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 17

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this study unit:

You understand the basics of Finnish employment
law. (Knowledge)

You can define management processes that consider
different collective agreements. (Knowledge)

You grasp the basic principles of organisational
culture. (Knowledge)

You know how to set up an HR strategy, understand
the concept of HR planning and strategic
leadership. (Knowledge)

You can apply various recruitment techniques and
understand the basics of the selection process,
induction and retention. (Skills)

You understand the basics of performance
management. (Knowledge)

You can apply tools for conflict management,
dismissals,
redundancies and outplacement. (Skills)

You understand how to apply a human resource
management strategy that respects health, safety
well-being and work-life balance. (Skills)

You can practice daily human resource management
principles. (Skills)

Course contents

- Introduction to organisations, organisational
culture and Human Resource Management (HRM)
- HR strategy, planning and strategic leadership
- Recruitment, selection, induction and retention
- Diversity & equality
- Managing performance
- Pay and reward systems
- Health, safety, wellbeing and work-life balance
- Employment law
- Conflicts, dismissal, redundancy & outplacement

Prerequisites and co-requisites

20 cr completed from the subject module.

Recommended or required reading

To be announced later.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 40 hours
  • Excursions and demonstrations - 10 hours
  • Practical exercises - 40 hours
  • Individual studies - 45 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Multiform education

Assessment methods

Exams (written-, oral-, home-)

Assessment requirements

Individual assignments
Quizzes
Group assignment
Final exam

Teacher

Broth Joacim

Examiner

Broth Joacim

Group size

No limit (29 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2023-08-10 to 2023-08-30

Assessment methods

Date of examination will be announced later - Exams

Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2023-09-07 13:00 - 15:30 D173 HRM & HRD Broth Joacim
2023-09-12 09:30 - 12:00 D173 HRM & HRD Broth Joacim
2023-09-19 09:30 - 12:00 D173 HRM & HRD Broth Joacim
2023-09-26 09:30 - 12:00 Z021 HRM & HRD Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/67979763753 Meeting ID: 679 7976 3753 Broth Joacim
2023-10-03 11:30 - 14:00 HRM & HRD Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69808992558 Broth Joacim
2023-10-10 12:00 - 14:30 B320 HRM & HRD Broth Joacim
2023-10-17 09:00 - 11:30 HRM & HRD Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/63060475086 Broth Joacim
2023-10-20 09:00 - 12:00 D4107-08 HRM & HRD - Exam Broth Joacim
2023-11-20 09:00 - 12:00 B522 HRM & HRD - Re-exam 1 Broth Joacim
2023-12-12 13:00 - 16:00 B522 HRM & HRD - Re-exam 2 Broth Joacim

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