Module Overview

Business Analytics & IT for HRM

 

In line with industry requirements and in terms of the practical and analytical skill that HRM staff of today need, this module will set out to ensure that students become familiar with and be capable of developing  and analysing the forms and documentation required in a busy HRM department or organisation

 

The key focus of this module is to enable participants to recognise the cornerstones of understanding and sustaining an effective HRM department through an ability to develop, analyse & apply the concepts of HRM management to documentation, data analytics and IT skills to ensure that the department operates effectively and efficiently. Additionally, the module aims to discuss the growing popularity of social networking as a recruitment tool and to highlight how to successfully integrate social media into recruitment strategy for organisations.

Module Code

HRMG 3008

ECTS Credits

5

*Curricular information is subject to change

HRM documentation and forms need to manage the large and small businesses/ organisations,

Link the organisations Strategy, HRM operations and the role of analytics and report presentations

Ability to use and apply appropriate statistical and analytical tools to understand key HRM organisational Issues: such as analyse wages, manpower requirements, leave etc.

Use and application of Excel for statistical analysis

Use and application of SPSS for statistical analysis

Use and application of IT to present management reports

Exploring social media tools and analytics for HR & Recruitment

Teaching methodology will apply a hybrid approach of teacher-centred and student-centred learning approaches which will assign a significant responsibility to the student in the learning process. The module will also incorporate a range of learning teaching methods including: lectures, class assignments, class discussions, Excel and IT laboratory classes, and case studies.

 

Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown %
Other Assessment(s)100