Module Details

Module Code: MGMT7041
Title: HRM Profession Project
Long Title: HRM Profession Project
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module develops the students ability to identify a HRM problem or opportunity, and to undertake secondary and primary research to address a Research Question.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss existing literature relevant to the chosen research topic.
LO2 Evaluate the different research tools and techniques useful for the collection and analysis of data.
LO3 Analyse the research approach suitable for their chosen topic.
LO4 Systematically analyse quantitative and/or qualitative data and present the results in a clear and consistent format.
LO5 Interpret the data collected as part of the research.
LO6 Critique the research findings in the light of the literature review.
LO7 Propose realistic and appropriate conclusions and make practical and actionable recommendations for change.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Research
To research a relevant area of Human Resource Management environment, preferably on the operational level.
Research Methods
Evaluate the different research tools and techniques useful for the collection and analysis of data, systematically analyse quantitative and/or qualitative data and present the results in a clear and consistent format.
Project Report
To present a project report based on primary research utilizing qualitative, quantitative or a mixed-method approach. Interpret the data collected as part of the research. Critique the research findings in the light of the literature review. Draw realistic and appropriate conclusions and make practical and actionable recommendations for change.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Literature Review (for the project)
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 75
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Assessment Description
Project Report (entire project, which must include/incorporate the previously submitted literature review).
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Supervision meeting with supervisor Every Week 0.20 0.2
Independent Learning Non Contact Student research for project Every Week 6.80 6.8
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.20
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Student research for the project Every Week 6.80 6.8
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact One-to-one interaction with project supervisor Every Week 0.20 0.2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.20
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Creswell, J. W.. (2014), Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Method Approaches, 4th Edition. Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, [ISBN: 1452226105].
  • Anderson, V.. (2013), Research Methods in Human Resource Management, 3rd Edition. CIPD, UK, p.452, [ISBN: 978-184398308].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BHRMN_7 Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management 6 Mandatory