Programme Title

PgCert Human Resource Management

Final Award
(exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes)

Postgraduate Certificate

Programme Code

MGT-PC-HR

UCAS Code

HECoS Code

100085

ATAS Clearance Required

No

Health Check Required

No

Portfolio Required

Interview Required

Mode of Study

Full Time

Type of Programme

Postgraduate

Length of Programme

1 Academic Year(s)

Total Credits for Programme

60

Exit Awards available

Awarding Institution/Body

Queen's University Belfast

Teaching Institution

Queen's University Belfast

School/Department

Queen's Management School

Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level 
www.qaa.ac.uk

Level 7

QAA Benchmark Group
www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements

Business and Management (2015)

Accreditations (PSRB)

CIPD

Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 01-03-16

Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations
(Please see General Regulations)

No

Programme Specific Regulations

The Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resource Management is based on the University wide modular framework. The certificate will not be separated into different classes dependent on average marks.

Students with protected characteristics

N/A

Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations

(Please see General Regulations)

No

Learning Outcomes: Cognitive Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Problem solving

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Modules are conducted via lectures, tutorials, directed reading, student presentations, group projects, peer review, and private study. Cognitive skills are developed across all the modules within the degree programme, although the precise balance will vary across modules.

All modules have some quantitative component and help to develop problem solving and logical reasoning skills.

Methods of Assessment

Both summative and formative assessment methods are used throughout the degree.

Formative assessment takes a number of different forms, including in-class discussion, in-class exercises, short homework exercises, reading and commenting on journal articles and peer review.

Summative assessment uses a variety of continuous assessment elements, both individual and group –based, including oral presentations, independent research, case study analysis, scenario planning, individual reflections and class tests.

Logical reasoning

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The classroom time will be made up of formal lecturing time whereby key concepts will be introduced. This will be accompanied by interactive tasks which will help the students to sharpen their skills and ability to reason logically when presented with a range of scenarios. Workshop time is scheduled and will focus predominately on skills development and enhancement including logical reasoning

Methods of Assessment

Each coursework component will test the students‟ ability to reason logically and select/propose the most appropriate solution from a range of alternatives.

Independent enquiry

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Independent enquiry is a key element in all modules. Students will be presented with a range of complex issues, ideas and theories and expected to undertake independent enquiry to better understand these. Class time will be devoted to discussing these ideas from a variety of different perspectives.

Methods of Assessment

Several forms of assessment both short case studies, weekly readings, essays, will require the student to undertake independent research

Critical evaluation and interpretation

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Key concepts and ideas will be explored and developed in formal lectures and more interactive tutorial/workshop environments. Students will be trained to evaluate the concepts using a range of frameworks.

Methods of Assessment

All forms of CA whether these are take home papers, case study analysis and essays will require the students to use their judgement and to evaluate and interpret a range of concepts and issues.

Self assessment and reflection

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Self-assessment and reflection are developed by formative feedback across all of the modules, e.g. on presentations, assignments, and through peer review.

Methods of Assessment

Students will have opportunities to reflect on their own performance both formatively and summatively.

Learning Outcomes: Transferable Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

The ability to synthesise and evaluate information/data from a variety of sources including from databases, books, journal articles and the internet

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The teaching and assessment methods used will depend on the nature of the module being taught, the overall aims of the module and the balance between theory and practice.

Oral communication skills are developed in workshop settings in particular by means of student presentations (both on an individual basis and as part of a group).

Written communication skills are developed throughout the programme through essay writing, analysis of journal articles and current practitioner thinking.

Problem solving is developed through scenario planning, case study analysis, analysis of theory and its implication to practice and interaction with HR practitioners. This will be a central component in all taught modules.

Methods of Assessment

Both formative and summative assessments, across modules, will require students to demonstrate all of the listed transferable skills. Assessment will include: individual student assignments, case analysis, oral presentations, group work/ All modules will require all skills, although the balance will vary across modules.

The preparation and communication of ideas in both written and presentational forms

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The teaching and assessment methods used will depend on the nature of the module being taught, the overall aims of the module and the balance between theory and practice.

Oral communication skills are developed in the workshop settings in particular by means of student presentations (both on an individual basis and as part of a group).

Written communication skills are developed throughout the programme through essay writing, analysis of journal articles and current practitioner thinking.

Problem solving is developed through scenario planning, case study analysis, analysis of theory and its implication to practice and interaction with HR practitioners. This will be a central component in all taught modules.

Methods of Assessment

Both formative and summative assessments, across modules, will require students to demonstrate all of the listed transferable skills. Assessment will include: individual student assignments, case analysis, oral presentations, group work. All modules will require all skills, although the balance will vary across modules.

The ability to work both independently and in groups

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The teaching and assessment methods used will depend on the nature of the module being taught, the overall aims of the module and the balance between theory and practice.

Oral communication skills are developed in the workshop settings in particular by means of student presentations (both on an individual basis and as part of a group).

Written communication skills are developed throughout the programme through essay writing, analysis of journal articles and current practitioner thinking.

Problem solving is developed through scenario planning, case study analysis, analysis of theory and its implication to practice and interaction with HR practitioners. This will be a central component in all taught modules.

Methods of Assessment

Both formative and summative assessments, across modules, will require students to demonstrate all of the listed transferable skills. Assessment will include: individual student assignments, case analysis, oral presentations, group work. All modules will require all skills, although the balance will vary across modules.

Organisation and time management

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The teaching and assessment methods used will depend on the nature of the module being taught, the overall aims of the module and the balance between theory and practice.

Oral communication skills are developed in the workshop settings in particular by means of student presentations (both on an individual basis and as part of a group).

Written communication skills are developed throughout the programme through essay writing, analysis of journal articles and current practitioner thinking.

Problem solving is developed through scenario planning, case study analysis, analysis of theory and its implication to practice and interaction with HR practitioners. This will be a central component in all taught modules.

Methods of Assessment

Both formative and summative assessments, across modules, will require students to demonstrate all of the listed transferable skills. Assessment will include: individual student assignments, case analysis, oral presentations, group work. All modules will require all skills, although the balance will vary across modules.

Problem solving and critical analysis

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The teaching and assessment methods used will depend on the nature of the module being taught, the overall aims of the module and the balance between theory and practice.

Oral communication skills are developed in the workshop settings in particular by means of student presentations (both on an individual basis and as part of a group).

Written communication skills are developed throughout the programme through essay writing, analysis of journal articles and current practitioner thinking.

Problem solving is developed through scenario planning, case study analysis, analysis of theory and its implication to practice and interaction with HR practitioners. This will be a central component in all taught modules.

Methods of Assessment

Both formative and summative assessments, across modules, will require students to demonstrate all of the listed transferable skills. Assessment will include: individual student assignments, case analysis, oral presentations, group work. All modules will require all skills, although the balance will vary across modules.

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & Understanding

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

The nature of human resources strategy - encompasses the various processes, procedures and practices for effective management of human resources strategy. It includes theories, models, frameworks, tasks and roles of human resources strategy employees.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students’ acquisition of core knowledge is achieved primarily through the lecture and workshop environment across the 8 taught modules. The modules are delivered using a range of face-to-face teaching sessions, lectures, group work, case studies and seminars and workshops. In addition, students may be required to participate in online discussion fora.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment: students will complete individual student assignments, oral presentations, group and individual case study work, class tests and independent research work.

The management of elements of the human resources function -encompassing the different internal functions of employee relations, talent management, performance management, reward and remuneration and people resourcing, and how these functions interact with the firm and its external environment

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students’ acquisition of core knowledge is achieved primarily through the lecture and workshop environment across the 8 taught modules. The modules are delivered using a range of face-to-face teaching sessions, lectures, group work, case studies and seminars and workshops. In addition, students may be required to participate in online discussion fora.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment: students will complete individual student assignments, oral presentations, group and individual case study work, class tests and independent research work.

External environment –the interactions between firms, governments and society both within a national and international context. This encompasses a wide range of factors, including economic, environmental, ethical, legal, political, sociological and technological, together with the effects of national and multinational enterprises at local, national and international levels

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students’ acquisition of core knowledge is achieved primarily through the lecture and workshop environment across the 8 taught modules. The modules are delivered using a range of face-to-face teaching sessions, lectures, group work, case studies and seminars and workshops. In addition, students may be required to participate in online discussion fora.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment: students will complete individual student assignments, oral presentations, group and individual case study work, class tests and independent research work.

Learning Outcomes: Subject Specific

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

The ability to use statistical and simulation techniques to analyse human resource management problems

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The teaching and assessment methods depend on the nature of the module being taught, the overall aims of the module and the balance between theory and practice. These methods include lectures, seminars, problem-centred techniques such as case studies, non-book media, individual research, oral presentations, group projects, online discussion forums and practitioner workshops. This combination allows students to have a high degree of involvement and participation in the learning process.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods include problem-centred techniques such as case studies, non-book media, individual research, oral presentations, group projects, online discussion forums and practitioner workshops. This combination allows students to have a high degree of involvement and participation in the learning process.

The ability to apply contemporary management tools and techniques to address human resource management issues

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The teaching and assessment methods depend on the nature of the module being taught, the overall aims of the module and the balance between theory and practice. These methods include lectures, seminars, problem-centred techniques such as case studies, non-book media, individual research, oral presentations, group projects, online discussion forums and practitioner workshops. This combination allows students to have a high degree of involvement and participation in the learning process.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods include problem-centred techniques such as case studies, non-book media, individual research, oral presentations, group projects, online discussion forums and practitioner workshops. This combination allows students to have a high degree of involvement and participation in the learning process.

The ability to gain a practical understanding of human resource management problems

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The teaching and assessment methods depend on the nature of the module being taught, the overall aims of the module and the balance between theory and practice. These methods include lectures, seminars, problem-centred techniques such as case studies, non-book media, individual research, oral presentations, group projects, online discussion forums and practitioner workshops. This combination allows students to have a high degree of involvement and participation in the learning process.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods include problem-centred techniques such as case studies, non-book media, individual research, oral presentations, group projects, online discussion forums and practitioner workshops. This combination allows students to have a high degree of involvement and participation in the learning process.

The ability to critically evaluate key human resource management issues and propose feasible solutions

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The teaching and assessment methods depend on the nature of the module being taught, the overall aims of the module and the balance between theory and practice. These methods include lectures, seminars, problem-centred techniques such as case studies, non-book media, individual research, oral presentations, group projects, online discussion forums and practitioner workshops. This combination allows students to have a high degree of involvement and participation in the learning process.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods include problem-centred techniques such as case studies, non-book media, individual research, oral presentations, group projects, online discussion forums and practitioner workshops. This combination allows students to have a high degree of involvement and participation in the learning process.