The course is included in these curricula and study modules

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

4

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the course is provide the student with knowledge
needed to manage the human resource department at a small
company with multicultural staff.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to
manage the human resource department in a small company.

Course contents

Hiring and firing, pay, holidays, retirement, training and
development,, health and well being, negotiations, human
resource planing.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

None

Previous course names

None

Additional information

There will be an examination held during the last week of the period. There will be assignments done in small groups. Attendance at the group discussions is mandatory.

Recommended or required reading

Information will be given during the first lecture.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 10 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 20 hours
  • Small-group work - 50 hours
  • Individual studies - 50 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 130 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 130 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
  • Re examinations will be 2 December 2015 & 28 January 2016

Assessment requirements

Active participation in all course work, and an examination.
The examination must be passed to pass the course.

Teacher

Eldon Sveinn

Examiner

Eldon Sveinn

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

The timetable of the course

The course will be taught during Period 1.

The time table is provisional and may be changed at short notice.

Assessment methods

  • 2015-10-29 - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
  • 2015-12-02 - Other assignments

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