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ADM 2815

Subject: Business Administration
Course No. and Title:

ADM 2815 Human Resource Management
Credit Value:

Three (3) credit hours
Course Description:

The objective of this course is to provide a basic understanding of concepts and methods related to human resource management in modern organizations. Also, the purpose is to sharpen students understanding and awareness of the contribution this unique resource human resources--can make to organizational effectiveness. Core topics examined in this course include strategic importance of human resource management, staffing, training and development, performance appraisal, compensation, labour relations, and international aspects of human resource management.
Prerequisite:

none
Course Author:

Dr. Basu Sharma, Faculty of Administration, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton.
Course Format:

Online lecture notes, self-testing engines, web links, and textbook. It uses a modular approach, and it has the following eight module:

  1. What is human resource management?
  2. Job Analysis and Human Resource Planning
  3. Staffing: Recruitment and Selection
  4. Training and Development
  5. Performance Appraisal
  6. Compensation
  7. Labour Relations
  8. International Human Resource Management
Course Texts:

Managing Human Resources, 6th edition, by Monica Belcourt, Arthur Sherman, George Bohlander and Scott Snell (ITP Nelson, 2011, ISBN: 9780176501785).

Textbooks can be ordered from the UNB Fredericton Bookstore:
506-453-4664

 
Assignments & Examinations:

Each module has self-tests. This not only gives you an idea about format of mid-term and final examinations, but also helps to prepare for these examinations.

The mid-term examination and the final examination for this course must be written in a proctored environment

Midterm Exam 40%
Final Exam 60%
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Total Marks 100%
Time Limit: Six months
Fees:

Click here to find more information on fees for this course.

Fees are subject to change by the Board of Governors.
Methods of Payment:

Once you complete the Apply Now form below, please send payment. Methods of payment accepted:
Cash (Do not send in the mail. Please deliver to the College of Extended Learning, 2nd Level, Wu Centre, UNB Fredericton Campus)
Cheque or money order (Mail to UNB College of Extended Learning, PO Box 4400, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 5A3)
MasterCard / VISA / American Express (Please call the College of Extended Learning at 1-866-599-4646  or 506 453-4646 with your credit card number, expiry date, and the name as it appears on the card. Please do not send credit card information via email).

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