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SYLLABUS

HRM and Leadership, 7,5 ECTS Credits

COURSE CATEGORY   Single Subject Course MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   Business administration - FÖA SUBJECT AREA   Business – FE1   COURSE CODE   723G63

AIM OF THE COURSE

After completion of the course, the students should be able to - account for key concepts, definitions and central themes within the field of HRM - account for key concepts and basic models related to leadership - discuss and reflect upon HRM and leadership in practice - formulate texts in which relevant literature and theories are applied and discussed in a way that shows an understanding for the content, as well as an ability to use scientific references in a relevant and correct way - apply relevant literature to develop analytical models with the aim to learn from practical cases as well as to deepen the understanding of the applied theories - develop, organize and lead learning sessions

CONTENTS

Human Resource Management (HRM) and Leadership are two fields of research and practice that are intimately intertwined, and that are of great importance for students’ abilities to succeed well in roles as managers or leaders. The overall aim of the course is to offer students basic knowledge about HRM and leadership by introducing central topics within the two fields of research, and by offering possibility to learn by practice. The core content of the course includes classic as well as recent studies into HRM and leadership, also relating to how these dimensions in an organization relates to strategy as well as operative activities. The students will be introduced to central contributions within research on HRM and leadership, and they will also get the opportunity to apply some of this knowledge in practice. An increased knowledge and understanding of these two areas will provide students with greater possibilities to consciously and in a competent way manage their own future performance and career and also to, in the role as managers/leaders, take on the responsibility for managing and supporting the performance and careers of subordinates. The course also includes elements with the aim of training students in analytical thinking and academic writing.

TEACHING

The course is designed to involve students in different types of learning activities, where they will meet various teachers with various pedagogical methods and different research profiles. Students will take part in case work, seminars, lectures, and active teamwork. A central part is of course students’ own individual studies. Language of instruction: English.

EXAMINATION

The examination is based on a number of examining activities during the course. - Activities and case days - Paper - Written exam Detailed information about the examination can be found in the courses study guide. Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination. Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

At least two years (120 ECTS credits) of undergraduate studiesof which a minimum of 60 ECTS credits in Business Administration (or equivalent). Documented knowledge of English equivalent to Engelska B/Engelska 6: internationally recognized test, e.g. TOEFL (minimum scores: Paper based 575 + TWE-score 4.5, and internet based 90+TWE-score 20), IELTS, academic (minimum score Overall band 6.5 and no band under 5.5), or equivalent. Exemption from Swedish B.

GRADING

The course is graded according to the ECTS grading scale A-F

CERTIFICATE

Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division.

COURSE LITERATURE

The course literature is decided upon by the department in question.

OTHER INFORMATION

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

HRM and Leadership HRM and Leadership   Department responsible for the course or equivalent: IEI - Department of Management and Engineering             Registrar No: 2014-00545   Course Code: 723G63           Exam codes: see Local Computer System       Subject/Subject Area : Business administration - FÖA                       Level   Education level     Subject Area Code   Field of Education   G2X   Basic level       SA   The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2015-03-13 Latest revision 2015-08-10