School Director for International

Senior Lecturer

Human Resource Management - UH-000251

Candidates must be able to satisfy the general admissions requirements of the University of Huddersfield in addition to the following programme specific requirements:
Appropriate HND or other acceptable advanced diploma or Foundation degree

Assessment rules and honours classification
Overview of assessment details are provided in the Student Handbook and a full assessment brief is provided with module guides.
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<li>The minimum pass mark for each module is 40%.</li>
<li>The university regulations on condonement do not normally apply because of possible conflict in students’ future applications for membership of professional bodies.</li>
<li>The numerical average used for classification purposes for BA (Hons) Human Resource Management (top-up) students will be based upon the best 100 Honours level credits only, each of which shall have equal weighting. Students must earn 120 credits to gain an honours degree.</li>
<li>For direct entrants to BA (Hons) Human Resource Management (top-up), all 120 honours level credits earned for the award of the degree BA (Hons) Human Resource Management (top-up) must be obtained from studies while a member of the Huddersfield scheme and may not be transferred from another scheme. To qualify for Honours degree status, students must complete all the course requirements.</li>
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Summary of grades, marks and their interpretation for honours degree classification
Grade          Marks            Interpretation
A                  70 – 100%      First class
B                  60 – 69%        Upper second class
C                  50 – 59%        Lower second class
D                  40 – 49%        Third class
E                  30 – 39%         Refer
F                   Below 30%      Fail
 
Role of External Examiners
External examiners are appointed by School Boards and approved by University Teaching and Learning Committee.  The role of the external examiner is to ensure academic and professional standards are maintained through:
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<li>Review of coursework and examinations.</li>
<li>Attendance at course assessment boards.</li>
<li>External examiners’ report to the university.</li>
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UH-000251 - Human Resource Management

Honours Core

Honours Level

Structure

Make an immediate contribution in a wide range of HRM activities.

Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others.

Display an ability to critically analyse both theories and data.

Exhibit the ability to conduct research into business and management issues.

Evaluate the development of appropriate policies and strategies within a changing environment to meet stakeholder interests.

Exhibit an understanding of the nature and purpose of the various business functions.

Exhibit an understanding of the demands imposed on graduates in the work environment.

Develop the interpersonal skills of effective listening, negotiating, persuasion and presentation.

Exhibit the ability to analyse and interpret quantitative data to be used in a number of contexts, for example for forecasting and production and interpretation of reports.

Recognise the value of collaborative working.

Exhibit understanding of the nature and purpose of research methods in business.

Be able to think analytically and critically.

Demonstrate information technology skills relevant to an evolving business environment.

Show an understanding of the use of relevant communication and information technologies.

Display effective oral and written communication skills, using a range of media.

Exhibit the ability to self-manage, working independently towards targets and goals.

Display proficiency in the use of appropriate business and economic concepts in identifying, elucidating or solving business problems.

Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the role of key skills in the management of business.

Exhibit the ability to use key business skills in a fashion that enables them to support business decision-making and to deliver key business functions with particular focus on the HRM elements.

Demonstrate understanding of the appropriate use of analytical tools and communication skills.

Make evident knowledge and understanding of the business environment, including markets, the economy and the international environment, together with an understanding of its impact on business.

There is a comprehensive framework for the monitoring of and improvement in quality and standards.
The University’s Teaching and Learning Committee has the ultimate responsibility for quality and standards of teaching and learning in the University.  The School Board monitors quality and standards, with a devolved responsibility being taken by the School Teaching and Learning Committee.   The course committee manages the course and considers all feedback and evaluation.
Student feedback is an integral part of course evaluation and improvement.  This is provided through a variety of means including formal course evaluation questionnaires, Student Panel Meetings and student membership of the course committee.
External Examiners provide evaluation of the standards achieved by the students. The course team are required to formally respond to comments raised by external examiners and to report on progress made in addressing any areas of concern.
Module Tutors are required to conduct a formal annual evaluation of their modules and produce an analytical report.  This includes the identification and implementation of action points, which can also be referred to School Board for consideration.
All forms of feedback, including a review of progression, retention and completion rates are included in an annual course monitoring report.   This is considered through the process of annual evaluation of the course at a course committee meeting.  The process enables areas requiring development to be identified and clear action plans to be determined and monitored.  In addition to the annual monitoring process the university organises a quinquennial review at school level.
Staff development is facilitated through peer observation of teaching and annual performance and development reviews.  These enable areas for staff development to be identified.   Staff are expected to gain membership of the Higher Education Academy and new staff to work towards the university Post-graduate Certificate in Professional Development that confers membership of Higher Education Academy.

UH-000251

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<li>Course validation</li>
<li>External examiner reports</li>
<li>Independent review of the quality of education provided in the school</li>
<li>University subject reviews</li>
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Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the Course and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.   More detailed information on the content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the module guides and course handbook.  The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
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Key sources of information about the course can be found in:
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<li>The University Prospectus.</li>
<li>The Student Handbook</li>
<li>The Department Website (<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/schools/hubs/html/departments/management.htm">http://www.hud.ac.uk/schools/hubs/html/departments/management.htm</a>)</li>
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Students will be supported by a number of staff associated with the course, as indicated below:
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<li>module tutors and module leaders, in the context of module-specific problems</li>
<li>year tutors: each year cohort will have a year tutor with specific responsibility for matters affecting the year group as a whole.</li>
<li>course leader with responsibility for course-level issues and as an alternative source of support to year tutors</li>
<li>personal tutor system: all BA HRM students will be allocated a personal tutor within the Department of Management. Personal tutoring for these students will be proactive and skills and learning focused, whilst also accommodating those with more specific difficulties</li>
<li>where students have special educational needs alternative assessment strategies or documentation formats may be provided. Student support is also available through the HUBS Academic Skills Unit (for example regarding dyslexia) and the University’s Disability Office.</li>
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Resources that support students’ learning include:
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<li>Student Handbook and Guides – the handbook is available on the University Blackboard virtual learning environment as well as in hard copy.</li>
<li>Computing facilities with access to Blackboard virtual learning environment.</li>
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