Strategic Management of Human Resources

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
HRES 6000
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Course ID
201732
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

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

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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