Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

MAN5250 15 Credit Points
Human Resource Management
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit examines the management of people as key
organisational assets in achieving high performance organisations
and competitive advantage. Managing people from a strategic
operational and project perspective is covered showing that
Human Resource Management (HRM) is for both specialists and
line managers. The link between HRM, strategy and performance
is explored along with developing high commitment people
strategies and the impact which this can have on organisational
performance. Key research and case study material is covered.
The contribution of HRM functions and activities such as
resourcing and staffing, HRM planning, training and
development, performance and reward management and
compensation and effective people management is covered.
MAN5251 15 Credit Points
Recruitment and Retention
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
Prerequisites :
MAN5250 Human Resource Management
MBA5604 Managing People for Performance
Recruitment and retention decisions have a fundamental impact
upon all systems within an organisation. The importance of the
appointment cannot be underestimated. Thus, this unit focuses on
recruitment and retention both as a process and strategy which are
important to business viability.
MAN5257 15 Credit Points
Workplace training and Development
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
Prerequisites :
MAN5250 Human Resource Management
MBA5604 Managing People for Performance
In recent years Human Resource Development (HRD) has become
increasingly recognised within organisations as a critical strategic
function for achieving organisational effectiveness. Knowledge of
the HRD process is vital to every manager in order to ensure that
such processes are designed and harnessed according to company
goals and individual needs. The interactions within this unit
provide an introduction to the role and practice of HRD with
particular practical emphasis on the training and development
(T&D) function and session delivery.
Students in this unit develop a broad view of the complex and
contesting issues that confront the construction of systems of
learning and knowledge generation. Thus they learn the basic
concepts and theories relevant to this area, and apply some of
these concepts to their own current workplace reality, through
simulated training delivery and their own workplace projects.
MAN5258 15 Credit Points
Strategic Human Resource Management
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
Prerequisite :
MAN5250 Human Resource Management
This unit builds on MAN5250 Human Resource Management by
examining the links between human resource management
functions and practices and organisational change processes. It
does so through development of human resource management
systems designed to enable a 'fit' between business strategy and
human resource management strategy.
MAN5351 15 Credit Points
Advocacy and Negotiation
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
Prerequisites :
LAW4258 Employment Law IV
MAN4151 Industrial Relations IV
MAN5600 Employment Relations
This unit involves practical application of theories of negotiation
behavior with reference to the laws governing Australian and
Western Australian industrial relations systems. Classes will
include the simulation of negotiation, conciliation processes and
presentation of unfair dismissal and denied contractual benefits
claims.
MAN5600 15 Credit Points
Employment Relations
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit explores theoretical constructs in employment relations,
aspects of the industrial relations system, its laws, institutions and
policies and places them in a global context. The current roles of
the state, employers and unions are covered, together with current
labour market and employment relations issues. Emphasis will be
on the practical application of learning to workplace issues
through exercises and case studies.
MAN5601 15 Credit Points
Contemporary Employment Issues
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
Prerequisite :
MAN5250 Human Resource Management
The unit seeks to introduce students to ever-changing context of
work. It will explore topical questions and issues of importance to
students and managers in the fields of Human Resource
Management and Employee Relations. Major questions
surrounding the impact of new work regimes, organisational and
employee challenges, management fads and trends are explored
through seminars, student debates, guest lectures and
presentations.
MAN5602 15 Credit Points
Managing Occupational Risk
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
Prerequisite :
MAN5250 Human Resource Management
This unit deals with workplace strategies for the management of
occupational safety and health through the development and
implementation of proactive risk management approach. The unit
will cover historical developments, legislative requirements,
performance evaluation and assessment, and current issues of
significance.
MAN5603 15 Credit Points
Managing Employee Performance
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit explores performance management in organisations
from individual and team perspectives, as a vital part of the
employer - employee relationship. Increasing employee and
employer expectations in recent times makes performance
management necessary and relevant. The unit provides a solid
grounding in the performance management process by using an
incremental approach which is accessible and practical. Case
studies and panel discussions with practitioners from various
business areas are used together with contemporary readings and
activities relevant to the public and private sectors.
The unit will greatly assist students whether they are preparing for
employment or already working. The critical link to strategic
human resource management process is emphasised throughout -
especially in terms of industrial relations, employment law, and
recruitment and selection processes.
MAN6100 0 Credit Points
Masters Thesis
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
The Master of Business is a research degree. The purpose of the
degree is to train students in the use of research methodology and
techniques and the critical evaluation processes that are
appropriate to their field of study. By the end of their candidature
the student should be capable of conceiving, designing,
implementing and evaluating a research based study. The student
should have prepared a thesis that is consistent with the
requirements outlined in Edith Cowan University's Doctoral and
Masters by Research Handbook.
264 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008