Postgraduate GRF-EHR715-2018

Advanced Human Resource Development

Widen the scope of your human resource studies as you polish your HR skills.Assess individual, group and organisational human resource development needs. Take in advanced leadership theories. Look to the future of HR learning and development

Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

3.65

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

08 Jul 2019

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of HR learning and development through application of theoretical frameworks, research findings and reflective insights.

2. Apply knowledge and understanding to the development of personal, interpersonal, group, and self-management skills in the HRD field

3. Apply knowledge and understanding to the development of professional HR skills.

4. Analyse organisational cases from HR learning and development perspectives and construct recommendations to effectively address issues with strong links to relevant theory and research.

Topics covered

- Nature and Scope of HRD
- Strategic HRD; Learning & Development Function
- Learning Theories; Working in Groups
- Needs Assessment; Design & Delivery of HRD
- Design & Delivery (cont); Evaluation of HRD
- Review & Application, weeks 1-5; E-Learning
- HRD & Diversity; Cross-Cultural HRD
- Workplace Language & Knowledge Management; HRD & Change
- Management, Leadership & Team Development
- Professional Development & Ethics
- Future of HR Learning & Development
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Blog
  - Chat Rooms
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Online Quizzes/Tests
  - Online assignment submission
  - Podcasting/Lecture capture
  - Standard Media
  - Streaming Multimedia
  - Web links
  - Wikis

Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

GRF-HRM-GCE-2018

Elective

OUA-PSU-GCE-2018
UNE-PRO-GCE-2018

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject provides the opportunity to develop professional HR skills through the examination and application of adult learning theories and frameworks to individual, group and organisational development needs and challenges. Learning and development processes, strategies, plans and costing frameworks are applied to the analysis of contemporary HR cases and problems. Content includes development of skills in training and facilitation processes, feedback and communication, strategic HRD, as well as consideration of the role of HR professionals in this area.

Assessments

Assignment 1 (30%)
Assignment 2 (30%)
Assignment 3 (40%)

Textbooks

Current study term (07 Jul 19 to 04 Oct 19)

Click on the titles of the listed books below to find out more:

Human Resource Development: Theory and Practice

Gold et al.

Required

Related degrees

postgraduate GRF-HRM-GCE-2018

Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management

postgraduate OUA-PSU-GCE-2018

Postgraduate Single Subjects

postgraduate UNE-PRO-GCE-2018

Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice