Curricula

Objectives

The object of the course
The object of the course is to provide capabilities for working in HR expert duties and in managerial positions by familiarizing the student with the processes of personnel management and the legislation and theories that govern them.

Course competences
Business Competence: The student knows the central theories related to this specialization option. The student possesses at least an advanced beginner’s skills in the practical tasks of the specialization option.
Learning to learn: Also takes responsibility for group learning and sharing what has been learned.
Proactive development: Solves problem situations creatively and reforms operating methods together with others.

The learning objectives of the course
You know the roles and duties of a human resources professional. You are familiar with the main principles of the legislation governing HR processes, the collective agreement system and the theories related to human resources planning, recruitment and induction, and identify HR processes in practice. You are capable of taking responsibility for your own actions and participate in the group’s activities in workshops.

Content

HR expert’s role and duties
Personnel strategy
Legislation governing HR processes and the principal theories
Staff surveys
Collective agreement system
Employer brand
Employee experience
Personnel plans
Personnel recruitment
Orientation

Learning materials and recommended literature

Viitala, Riitta. Henkilöstöjohtaminen: Keskeiset Käsitteet, Teoriat Ja Trendit. 1. painos. Helsinki: Edita, 2021. myös e-kirja)
Joki, M. (2021). Henkilöstöasiantuntijan käsikirja (7., uudistettu painos.). [Helsinki]: Kauppakamari. (myös e-kirja)
Kaijala, M. (2016). Rekrytointi: Tehtävään vai yhtiöön? Helsinki: Alma Talent. (myös e-kirja)
Eklund, A. (2018). Tervetuloa meille!: Uuden työntekijän perehdytys. (1. painos) Helsinki: Impact.
Laws and regulations related to the topic and collective agreements.

Teaching methods

Flipped learning
Independent study and theme-specific learning assignments
Peer learning
Working life case group work
Personal final assignment
Self-reflection

During the course, independent learning assignments and interactive and collaborative webinars and groups discussions will alternate.

During the course, you will receive guidance as follows:
At the beginning of each theme, an introduction to the theme.
Group work guidance with webinars and in the discussion area.
Peer feedback from group work.
Feedback on the group assignment.
Guidance for doing a personal task both with webinars and through the control column.
Feedback on personal tasks in writing.

Practical training and working life connections

Expert lectures and group assingments related to the themes.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Schedules for assignments are announced at the beginning of the course.
Retakes are announced at the start of the study period.

Alternative completion methods

Accreditation (replacement and inclusion)
Recognition of prior learning and experience acquired in other ways
Studification
More detailed instructions can be found from the Degree Regulations and the Study Guide

Student workload

Literature 60 h
Interactive lectures 12,5 h
Group Working in contact 9 h
Completion of independent assignments 54 h

Content scheduling

During the course, independent study of literature, interactive lectures and group assignments as well as individual learning assignments.

Further information for students

The course assessment methods include:
Assessment of own competence related to the group assignments.
Peer assessment of the case assignment.
The teacher’s feedback on competence in the subject area of the group assignments.
Assessment of competence, feedback and course grade based on the competence assessments, group assignment and the independent assignments.

The first task of the course must be submitted no later than three weeks after starting from the start date of the course.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate 1
You know the roles and duties of a human resources professional. You are familiar with the main principles of the legislation governing HR processes, the collective agreement system and the theories related to human resources planning, recruitment and induction, and identify HR processes in practice. You are capable of taking responsibility for your own actions and participate in the group’s activities in workshops.

Satisfactory 2
You are capable of applying the main principles of the legislation governing HR processes. You understand the collective agreement system and the theories related to human resources planning, recruitment and induction, as well as their impact on personnel management. You are capable of planning and implementing HR processes in practice in expert or managerial positions and take responsibility for the actions of your peers and interact with the group in workshops.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You understand the main principles of the legislation governing HR processes. You have comprehensive understanding of the collective agreement system and the theories related to human resources planning, recruitment and are capable of applying them in practice in a target-oriented manner in the planning and implementation of personnel management processes in expert or managerial positions in collaboration with your team.

Very good 4
You master comprehensively the principles of the legislation governing HR processes, the collective agreement system and the theories of personnel management and are capable of applying them in practice in a target-oriented manner in the planning, implementation and development of personnel management processes. You are capable of taking responsibility for developing the organisation’s HR processes.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You master the principles of the legislation governing HR processes, the collective agreement system and the theories of personnel management. You are capable of applying the legislation and assessing the theories critically and analytically to attain the targets set in the planning, implementation and development of personnel management processes in practice. You are capable of taking responsibility for the development of the organisation’s HR processes, taking into account the sector’s requirements and needs.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of the central concepts and theories of leadership