Strategic Management of Human Resources

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
HRES 5015
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Course ID
203852
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Adelaide University
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This capstone course aims to equip students with knowledge and skills of the theory and practice of contemporary strategic human resource management. Evolution of HRM; types of strategic HRM; strategic fit between environment, business strategy, HR strategy and HR practices; different conceptual approaches to HRM and strategy; design of appropriate HR practices to support business and HR strategy integration; current issues in HR strategy and professional practice; environmental and organisational assessment; strategic dimensions and implications of operational HR practices; current issues in HR professional practice.

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically examine the evolution and practice of Strategic HRM. Analyse theoretical interpretations of strategic HRM.
  • Analyse and apply recent innovations in in strategic HRM theory and practice.
  • Undertake an environmental and organisational assessment, and propose organisationally appropriate HR strategy and operational practices.
  • Demonstrate use of appropriate communication techniques to a variety of audiences.
  • Understand the ethical and international dimensions of the practice of strategic HRM, and integrate this awareness into the practice of strategic HRM.
  • Demonstrate skills in working independently and autonomously on projects.
  • Demonstrate Business Enterprise Skills in the context of the Human Resource Management discipline: i) Self Management (advanced level); and ii) Problem Solving (advanced level).

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