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Core Module Information
Module title: Contemporary Issues in HRM
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: HRM10402
Module leader:
School The Business School
Subject area group: Human Resource Management
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

You will learn a range of topics selected to represent current and emerging trends in HRM of importance to HR practitioners and academics. The emphasis in this module is building on your previous knowledge of HRM and to develop your skills of critical analysis and application of theory to practice. The content of this module reflects the 3 key HRM specialist areas of employee resourcing, development and relations.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Identify and analyse trends in HRM research, strategy and practice.

LO2: Construct strong and convincing written arguments about various aspects of HRM.

LO3: Develop in-depth knowledge of theoretical issues in HRM as a basis for debating contemporary issues.

LO4: Critically reflect on theoretical and practical issues applied to contemporary HRM.

LO5: Develop, design, and deliver a research-based evaluation of a contemporary HRM topic.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 2, Online (fully o,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Online (fully o
Location of delivery: ONLINE
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Practical classes and workshops 12 In online live academic sessions, different cases will be discussed and you will be able to complete activities focused on contemporary issues in HRM.
Online Guided independent study 188 For your independent learning, you will read course materials and explore topics related to the subject area at your own pace. A range of online resources (e.g., articles, textbooks, videos, case studies, etc.) will be available to help you gain a deep understanding of the module content.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Class Test 10 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 HOURS= 10xquizzes You will complete 10 end-units tests
Report 90 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 , WORDS= 3500 words By acting as manager of an international organisation, you will present three key contemporary challenges and provide solutions for it. You will utilise the key theories, industry trends, and relevant literature to provide recommendations focused on those issues.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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