Program Overview

Human Resource Management in Action Unit (BMA220)

Introduction

HR professionals are expected to understand and practice human resource management aligned with organisational goals. This unit integrates theory and research to develop students' understanding of evidence-based human resource management and professional skills. Human resources management is widely recognised as a critical component in gaining a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Today's HR professionals are expected to understand and practise human resource management that is strategically aligned with organisational goals and creates value for the organisation. This unit integrates HRM theory and practical knowledge to develop students understanding of evidence-based human resource management, and their professional skills, in human resource practice.

Summary

• Unit name: Human Resource Management in Action
• Unit code: BMA220
• Credit points: 12.5
• College/School: Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
• Discipline: Management
• Coordinator: Doctor Desmond Ayentimi
• Available as an elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania and Third Party(ies): ECA
• Level: Intermediate

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Availability

• Location: Melbourne Study Centre, Hobart, Launceston, Online
• Study period: Semester 2
• Attendance options: On-campus, Off-Campus
• Available to: International students, Domestic students

Key Dates

• Study Period: Semester 2
• Start date: 6/7/2026
• Census date: 28/7/2026
• WW date: 31/8/2026
• End date: 25/10/2026

Learning Outcomes

• Apply key HRM theories, principles and practices in proposing solutions to people management issues in organisations.
• Demonstrate the application of scholarly and practitioner evidence in developing HRM systems to improve human resource management practices.
• Communicate HR information orally and in written format using professional language.
• Perform independently and collaboratively in diverse teams to complete allocated HR tasks.

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $2,174.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,703.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $3,284.00

Requisites

Prerequisites

• BMA121 or ZAA132

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

• BMA318

Teaching

• Assessment:
  • HR Metrics Report (30%)
  • Telecollaboration Project (30%)
  • Management Report (40%)
• Timetable: View the lecture timetable, View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

• Required: There is no prescribed text set for this unit. See the unit reading list for access to the required readings in this unit
• Recommended:
  • International Human Resource Management Journal
  • Human Resource Management (UK)
  • Human Resource Management (US)
  • International Business Review
  • Journal of International Business Studies
  • Human Resource Management Review
  • Industrial Relations Journal

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