Strategic Management of Human Resources

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
HRES 6000
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Course ID
201732
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Management
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Gerry Treuren
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course develops students advanced knowledge and skills of the theory and practice of contemporary strategic human resource management (SHRM). Many organisations undergo constant change , many of which require the adoption of new work practices and new approaches to decision-making and performance management. In many of these organisations, HR people have been leaders in identifying the organisation's particular challenges and in finding and implementing solutions. This course delves into the important links between HRM functions and the organisations overarching strategic goals and objectives. Students are assessed through an essay as well as a presentation and report.

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically examine and analyse the evolution, practice and theoretical interpretations of Strategic HRM with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in an essay as well as a presentation and report
  • Analyse and apply recent innovations in strategic HRM theory and practice with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in an essay as well as a presentation and report
  • Undertake an environmental and organisational assessment, and propose organisationally appropriate HR strategy and operational practices, with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in an essay as well as a presentation and report
  • Demonstrate use of appropriate communication techniques to a variety of audiences with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in an essay as well as a presentation and report
  • Understand the ethical and international dimensions of the practice of strategic HRM, and integrate this awareness into the practice of strategic HRM, with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in an essay as well as a presentation and report
  • Demonstrate skills in working independently and autonomously on projects with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in an essay as well as a presentation and report
  • Demonstrate skills in self-management and problem solving with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in an essay as well as a presentation and report

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 27101
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Rowland Rees, RR4-12
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Rowland Rees, RR4-12

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 56919
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK4-30
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK4-30

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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