Human resource management (HR) (BRH230)
The course will develop students' knowledge of HR processes from recruitment to end of work life and organizational development and change processes in order to create healthy, engaging and creative work environments.
Course description for study year 2024-2025
Course code
BRH230
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Content
Learning outcome
After completing the course students are expected to have the following knowledge, skills, and general knowledge:
Knowledge:
- have basic knowledge of key principles, themes, and issues in personnel management
- have knowledge of key processes, tools, and working methods in HR management
- have knowledge of research and development in the field and current debates and trends
- have knowledge of the subject area history, development, and place within organizations and service industry
- have knowledge of primary regulations in the HR-field
Skills/proficiencies:
- able to participate in governance processes and apply scientific knowledge for planning and implementing organizations' HR policy
- able to apply and master the relevant methods in HR management
- able to analyze and define the employees' work situation and adjust and tailor HRM on individual -, group, and organizational level
- able to reflect on and clarify their own and others' roles and responsibilities in the HR policy workspace
General competence:
- have knowledge of relevant ethical challenges and issues in the HR policy workspace
- to identify, analyze and disseminate key subject matter both written and oral, individually and in cooperation with other
- to locate and relate the field of HR management in relation to the field of management in general
- have expertise in academic writing technique
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Written assignment and written examination
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Written exam | 3/5 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | None permitted |
Home exam | 2/5 | 7 Days | Letter grades | All |
Coursework requirements
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Gro Ellen MathisenMethod of work
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
---|---|
Human resource management (HR) (BHO290_1) | 10 |