Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will gain a deeper understanding of the potential strategic role of human resources in contemporary organizations, and develop a perspective to HRM as a primarily strategy driven activity.
- Students learn how strategic objectives and initiatives may be realized in practice and translated into various HR policies and practices.
- Students will become familiar with some central concepts of organizational behavior as part of their people management skills development.
- Students will learn to critically reflect and think beyond the buzzwords.
The course also develops a variety of professional skills as it varies different learning techniques.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 29.10.2019 - 13.12.2019
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Sari Yli-Kauhaluoma
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Sari Yli-Kauhaluoma
Contact information for the course (valid 07.10.2019-21.12.2112):
Sari Yli-Kauhaluoma, D.Sc.
sari.yli-kauhaluoma@aalto.fi
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Themes include, for example, core theories of strategic HRM, digitalization of work and HRM, strategic aspects of workforce planning and human resource development (e.g. talent management and performance management), sustainable HRM, work well-being, etc.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Assessment methods and criteria will be indicated in the syllabus.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Contact teaching: 33h
Independent work: 123h
Exam: 4h
Total 160h (6 ECTS)
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Study materials will be indicated in the syllabus.
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Replaces course 2100050 Henkilöstöjohtaminen ja HR-työ käytännössä from fall 2013.
Registration for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
In Weboodi one week before the beginning of the course at the latest.
Applies in this implementation:
https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/view.php?id=23582
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10 Reduced Inequality
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Students in the Master's Programme of Management and International Business, and specifically those who major in HRM, and CEMS students take priority over other students.
Max 50 students.
There is compulsory attendance for the first session to gain a place in the course.Applies in this implementation:
https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/view.php?id=23582
- Teacher: Sari Yli-Kauhaluoma