Human Resources Management (P00710)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : GEO-P-RMHRM

The management of the people within an organisation is a key element in management. For organisations concerned in the management of renewable natural resources it is also important that the principles and philosophies of HRM are used to involve people outside the organisation in projects which affect them. This course consists of a series of lectures, seminars, practicals and gaming exercises intended to provide expertise in a range of managerial skills needed to solve problems and achieve objectives. The focus is on staff management methodologies, leadership and management styles, effective communication and case presentation, the art of negotiation and other related topics.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Available only to postgraduate students

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Postgraduate Courses (School of GeoSciences), (School of GeoSciences, Schedule N)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	09:00	17:00	KB

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- Postgraduate level expertise in topics relevant to environmental and ecological management with emphasis on being able to deal effectively with people within an organisation and those outside affected by it and its decisions.
- Professional skills: leadership, motivation, negotiations and consensus building, interview skills, teamworking