Human resource management and labour law (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to describe human resource management as a whole and how it relates to the organization's strategy. You are able to describe the HRM processes and practices You are able to assess the quality of the organization's human resource management processes. You are able to describe the legal aspects of HRM and the most important rights and obligations of the employer and the employee.

Content

What are the processes of HRM (HRM strategy, human resource planning, recruitment, induction, training, development, compensation, measurement and reporting)? How has the HRM developed and what issues are currently relevant? What are the key labor laws that the employee, employer and HRM personnel must take into account?

Course material

The student is required to study the following literature (see material in Finnish).

Other study materials are provided by the teacher in class or via the Learn platform.

Study forms and methods

• The course is carried out by way of contact teaching on Kouvola campus according to a weekly schedule. Remote participation is not possible.
• Students make progress by attending scheduled lessons and completing tasks and assignments individually or in groups.
• The teacher provides guidance during and after contact lessons.
• The assessed assignments are completed independently/in groups/in pairs.
• Feedback is provided by different methods, in writing and/or orally. Also, peer feedback can be used.
• The course consists of two parts which are separately assessed: Human Resources Management 3 credits and Labour Law 2 credits.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Guest lectures will be given by representatives from the world of work.
Company visits are made and/or simulation exercises are performed.
Assignments can be completed with reference to tasks given by one’s employer or in connection to developing a product.

Timing of exams and assignments

The end date of the course is presented in the course details. By this date, the student must submit all assignments, take the required exams and meet all other conditions set for an approved course completion.

Student workload

• 1 ECTS credits equals 27 hours of work by the student.
• In a 5-credit course, the student's total maximum workload is approximately 135 hours including lessons, group work and independent study.

Course part description

Human Resource Management 3 op
Labour Law 2 op

Further information

Lähiopetuksessa toteutetaan 80 % läsnäoloa. Jos opiskelija on poissa lähiopetuksesta enemmän kuin 20 %, opintojakson kokonaisarvosanasta vähennetään - 1.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The student’s performance is assessed with reference to the learning objectives and assessment criteria of the course.

Qualifications

Business and entrepreneurship, Financial accounting, or equivalent knowledge