Overview
You'll also develop the skills needed to work effectively as an HR professional. These include self-management, leading and working in teams, people analytics, communication skills, using ICT and managing financial resources.
What you will study
In this The Role Of The Human Resource Professional module at The Open University UK you'll consider the role of the HR professional and the skills needed to be effective in this role.
You'll also consider the implications of recent research findings in the field of human resource management for your own practice, for example in increasing levels of engagement and improving performance, in acting ethically and in managing change.
You'll compare this with the practice of HR professionals in other contexts, drawing on case studies and the experience of your fellow students working in different geographical areas and sectors; and you will also look at the development over time of thinking about the role of HR professionals in order to understand how this may influence current thinking. The emphasis throughout will be on considering what HR management practices are associated with positive organisational outcomes.
Programme Structure
You will learn
By studying this module you will learn to:
- understand the role of the HR professional, the nature of professionalism and approaches to addressing ethical dilemmas
- review recent research and to assess its relevance for practice in a range of contexts
- assess the relevance of theory for practice and apply it where appropriate to improve practice
- review theoretical approaches to leadership and team-working and to develop the skills needed to be effective as a leader and as a team member
- critically assess the range of concepts and issues that are associated with managing performance in the workplace, and the interrelationships between these factors
- develop the skills and understanding needed to address change management issues and to work at a strategic level in the organisation
- develop the skills essential for HR work.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 8 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Organisational Behaviour Human Resource Management View 39 other Short Courses in Human Resource Management in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- All entrants must hold a BA/BSc degree awarded by a recognised university, or equivalent. If you have any doubt about the suitability of the module, please speak to an adviser.
Tuition Fee
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International
2530 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2530 GBP for the full programme during 8 months. -
National
2530 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2530 GBP for the full programme during 8 months.