The learning objectives of this course are the following:
1. Familiarize students with theories and academic research in the area of HRM.
2. Assist students in exploring the relationships between HRM and the organisational context.
3. Introduce students to managerial problems in personnel management and strategic HRM.
4. Enable students to handle the diagnosis and analysis of events and problems in which HRM plays a role, and to use this knowledge for suggesting, comparing, and evaluating problem solutions.

Human Resource Management (HRM) encompasses a broad range of activities that ensure the efficient and effective use of an organization’s most valuable asset—its people—to meet strategic goals. Regardless of your position within an organization, whether as an employee, line manager, or CEO, HRM has a direct impact on your work experience. Even in smaller organizations without a formal HR department, key HR functions such as recruitment, performance evaluation, employee motivation, training, and workplace safety are essential for business success.
This HRM course introduces students to the complexity of managing people in both large corporations and smaller organizations. It explores how HRM supports competitive advantage within the value chain (Porter, 1985) and examines how economic trends and contemporary issues—such as diversity, ethics, and precarious work—are reshaping modern HR practices. Across multiple sessions, the course explores critical areas like corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability, talent management, workforce planning, performance management, employee well-being, and international HRM.

Carbery, R., Cross, C. (2024-10-17). Human Resource Management, 3rd Edition.

• Students need to have an advanced level of English and the ability to read and understand articles from scientific journals.
• For exchange students: fluid mastery of English and capacity to read academic journal articles.
• An advanced level of English.