Undergraduate USA-BUSS3092-2023

Strategic Human Resource Management

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Duration

10 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Start dates

03 Apr 2023
18 Sep 2023

The University of South Australia, UniSA, is ranked in the top 10 universities nationally and amongst the very best young universities in the world. They offer over 200 world-class degrees that are informed by industry and delivered with a highly practical approach to teaching and learning. In fact, they are South Australia’s number one university for graduate careers. They are a valuable partner with Open Universities Australia.

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Subject details

What you'll learn

By the end of this 10-week course, you’ll be able to:

Apply operational HR techniques towards the achievement of organisational HR and business strategic goals.
Apply concepts and recent innovations in HR theory and practice towards the achievement of organisational goals.
Analyse an organisation's business and HR environmental context.
Explain the importance of strategic fit between HR and other organisational practices and goals.
Evaluate the organisation's internal, external and environmental fit.
Create an appropriate set of HR strategies and practices that enable the organisation to fully implement its business strategy.

Topics covered

- The Four Waves
- Environmental Assessment
- Business-HR Integration / Strategic Fit
- Three Different Perspectives on HR
- Organisational Culture / HR and Workforce Planning
- Strategic Issues in Operational HR
- Employee Engagement / Job Design
- Talent Management / Organisational Restructuring
- HR Metrics / Diversity Management
- Turnover and Retention Management

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

In this advanced course, you’ll explore the role of HR in developing successful business strategies as well as how processes are implemented within organisations. Discover how HR can be a source of sustainable competitive advantage for organisations.

Study best-practice approaches to HR policy and practice, resource-based views on organisational HR decision-making, types of strategic fit, measurement of HR performance, workforce planning, recruitment and retention, and change management.

UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.

Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.

This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s HR degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.

Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Assessments

Written Assignment - 1500 words (30%)
Written Assignment - 3000 words (70%)

Textbooks

For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).