Human Resource Management
Programme description
The Human Resource Management, one year programme, at Nord university is a study programme in human resources management enabling people from the business and public sectors to improve their competence and skills in management and personnel functions.
The job market today does not just involve the number of jobs available; it also concerns the quality of jobs. In times of rapid change in both the private and public sectors, developing jobs presents major challenges. Personnel policy can therefore prove crucial for the maintenance of jobs and opportunities in order to retain a skilled and well-educated workforce. In addition, human resources policy can lead to increased job satisfaction and reduced absence due to sickness.
Career opportunities
A candidate who has completed his or her qualification should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.
Knowledge
- has knowledge of important topics, theories, issues, processes, tools and methods within the field of Human Resource Management, specifically within the following areas: organisational psychology, labour legislation, communication and knowledge management.
- demonstrates understanding and knowledge of personnel management and development of competence both within private and public sector
- has insight into legal methods and ways of thinking
- is familiar with how different forms of communication are suited for different settings / situations
- has knowledge of the history, traditions, distinctive character, and place in society of the academic field of personnel management. Broad knowledge of the Norwegian work life model is a main focus area; its rise, characteristics and development
Skills
- can understand and consider different theoretical perspectives within the academic field of organisation and management
- can apply academic knowledge and relevant results of research and development work to practical and theoretical problems related to personnel management and development of competence, and make well-founded choices
- can reflect upon own management style, and adjust in accordance with guidance
General competence
- has basic knowledge and understanding of personnel management and development of competence within the perspective of a changing working life
- has insight into relevant academic and professional ethical issues related to personnel management so that he/she meets the needed qualifications to lead people at work
- is familiar with how the requirements for work both in public and private sectors changes and is influenced, both nationally and internationally