Programme Specification (Undergraduate) Date amended: February 2013

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1 Programme Specification (Undergraduate) Date amended: February Programme Title(s) and UCAS code(s): BSc in HRM (Human Resource Management) 2. Awarding body or institution: University of Leicester 3. a) e of study: Part-time b) Type of study: Distance Learning 4. Registration periods: The BSc in HRM comprises three levels of study, BSc 1 Certificate (HE), BSc 2 Diploma (HE) and BSC 3 Honours. Component Registration Periods BSc 1 Certificate in Higher Education in Human Resource Management. Normal 19 months, maximum 24 months BSc 2 Diploma in Higher Education in Human Resource Management. Normal 19 months, maximum 24 months BSc 3 BSc in Human Resource Management Honours. Minimum Normal 19, maximum 24 months Complete BSc Registration Period Normal registration period for the whole BSc in Human Resource Management: 53 months Maximum registration period for the whole BSc in Human Resource Management: 72 months Entry at BSc 2 Registration Period Normal registration period for the whole BSc in Human Resource Management: 34 months Maximum registration period for the whole BSc in Human Resource Management: 48 months 5. Typical entry requirements: Entry at BSc 1 - Certificate (HE) in HRM: Candidates will be expected to be qualified to A-Level standard or equivalent. However, it is anticipated that typical applicants will be mature working adults with a wide range of skills and knowledge. Therefore, suitable alternative qualifications and significant work experience will be considered. In cases where English is not the first language, applicants will be expected to have IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. Entry at Diploma (HE) in HRM: The requirement for admissions to the Diploma (HE) programme is successful completion of the CLMS Certificate (HE). We also encourage application for direct entry from individuals with equivalent relevant academic qualifications and substantial relevant workplace experience (for example, in an HR or training role).

2 Entry at BSc in HRM Honours : The requirements for admission to the BSc Honours are the successful completion of the CLMS Diploma (HE), or an equivalent University of Leicester qualification such as a foundation degree, together with substantial work experience in a relevant field. Other qualifications may be considered if these are a) equivalent in level and content to the CLMS Diploma, b) obtained from a reputable academic institution and c) obtained no more than five years before the date of application. 6. Accreditation of Prior Learning: See typical entry requirements 7. Programme aims: Provide a stimulating and challenging learning experience for those who want to develop a career in human resource management; Provide a rigorous HR syllabus that is based upon the Centre's research expertise; Develop students' (working adults') underpinning knowledge for continuing professional development in HR; Enable students to combine research and theoretical knowledge with professional application. 8. Reference points used to inform the programme specification: University of Leicester Learning and Teaching Strategy External Examiners reports Discussions with DL partners and overseas agents Discussions with professional HR bodies Discussions with employers who fund employees for career development QAA Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications, 9. Programme Outcomes: Intended Learning Outcomes Teaching and Learning Methods How Demonstrated? (a) Discipline specific knowledge and competencies (i) Mastery of an appropriate body of knowledge Demonstrate mastery of an appropriate body of knowledge in HRM (C,D,B)* Demonstrate understanding of key concepts in HRM and their application in organisations (C,D,B) Analyse HRM issues in contemporary organisations. Reflect critically the relevance of different HRM issues and approaches. (C,D,B) tutorials and workshops. (ii) Understanding and application of key concepts and techniques (iii) Critical analysis of key issues tutorials and workshops

3 Intended Learning Outcomes Present HRM issues and problems in assignment and discussion (D,B) Utilise existing research to form appropriate and sustainable arguments on HRM problems. (D) Design, research and present an independently conceived piece of research in an HRM topic (B) Demonstrate ability to participate in discussion and expressing ideas. (C,D,B) Demonstrate ability to reflect and express ideas clearly and coherently. (C,D,B) Use IT effectively to facilitate learning online, communicate with the Centre and download articles through Athens. (C,D,B) Understand quantitative data and analyses. (B) Solve problems through discussion and working with others and understanding others' perspectives. (D) Address practical HR problems with skills and knowledge from the course (D) Gather, analyse, deploy data and information (D,B) Reflect on knowledge and skills and their implications. (C,D,B) Teaching and Learning How Demonstrated? Methods (iv) Clear and concise presentation of material (v) Critical appraisal of evidence with appropriate insight (vi) Other discipline specific competencies Independent research. Tutorial. (b) Transferable skills (i) Oral communication (ii) Written communication Communication with tutor and centre. (iii) Information technology Induction materials, independent research. Quantitative methods. (iv) Numeracy (v) Team working Tutorials, problem solving and discussion. (vi) Problem solving Review exercises in distance learning materials (vii) Information handling (viii) Skills for lifelong learning All of the above Dissertation and case study. Online discussion and communication with tutor. Case. Assignments, dissertation, case * Demonstrated at BSc 1 Certificate (HE) (C), BSc 2 Diploma (HE)(D), BSc 2 (B) level 10. Progression points: In order to progress automatically between the stages of the BSc a student must achieve an average of 45% in each year of study. In cases where a student has failed to meet a requirement to progress he or she will be required to withdraw from the course

4 11. Special features: This course is specifically designed for working adults. In order to meet their needs, the course has been designed to have the following features. (a) It is taught entirely by distance learning; (b) It has multiple entries and exits - e.g. building on the certificate and diploma, plus a top-up component, making it very flexible for working adult learners. 12. Indications of programme quality The course is built on existing certificates and diplomas, which have consistently received praise from external examiners as well as good support from employers who have sponsored their employees in the last 13 years. Appendix 1: Programme structure (programme regulations) The BSc comprises three levels of study, BSc 1 Certificate, BSc 2 Diploma and BSC 3 Honours. Students may progress from the BSc 1 Certificate course to the BSc 2 Diploma, and from there onto the BSC 3 Honours BSc 1 - Certificate in Higher Education in Human Resource Management Curriculum: All candidates will study the following modules: ule Code ule Title Core/Option Credit Rating LM1500 Academic Writing Skills - Undergraduate C 0 LM1521 Management and Labour LM1520 Education, Training and Skills at Work LM1522 Learning in Theory and Practice LM1508 Human Resource Development and the Learning Process LM1524 Globalisation and Skills LM1509 Human Resource Management and Training Policy Assessment: Each module will be assessed by a written assignment of 3,000 to 4,000 words. Qualifications Awarded: Candidates who have successfully completed 120 credits and met all of the assessment requirements for each module and do not wish to progress to the BSc 2 programme, will be awarded a Certificate (HE) in Human Resource Management. Students who achieve an overall (average) result of 45.00% or above in the Certificate (HE) will be eligible to proceed directly on to BSc 2 Diploma (HE) programme. BSc 2 - Diploma in Higher Education in Human Resource Management

5 Curriculum: All candidates will take the following core modules: ule Code ule Title Core/Option Credit Rating LM1500 Academic Writing Skills - Undergraduate C 0 LM2501 LM3506 Workplace Learning and Human Resource Management Organisational Behaviour and Employee Development LM2503 Management in Organisations LM2504 LM2505 Personnel and Human Resource Management Culture and the International Context LM3502 Case Study Assessment: (i) Each of the modules LM2501, LM2503, LM2504, LM2505 and LM2506 (listed above) is assessed by an assignment of 3,000-4,000 words. (ii) ule LM3502 is assessed by a report of 2,000-3,000 words. (iii) Candidates may be permitted to resubmit the written assignments for one or more of the modules as required by the examiners? Qualifications Awarded: Candidates who have successfully completed 120 credits and met all of the assessment requirements for each module and do not wish to progress to the BSc 3 programme, will be awarded a Diploma (HE) in Human Resource Management. Students who achieve an overall (average) result of 45.00% or above in the Diploma (HE) will be eligible to proceed directly on to BSc 3 BSC Honours programme.

6 BSc 3 - B.Sc. in Human Resource Management Honours Curriculum: Candidates will study the two core modules and three options selected from those listed below: ule Code ule Title Core/Option Credit Rating LM1500 Academic Writing Skills C 0 LM3509 Research Methods LM3505 E Learning O 20 LM3503 LM3504 Labour Market Themes, Issues and Controversies Industrial Relations in a Changing Economy O 20 O 20 LM3508 High-Performance Work Practices O 20 LM3507 Equality and Diversity O 20 LM3510 Dissertation C 40 Assessment: (i) (ii) (iii) ules LM3503, LM3504, LM3505, LM3507, LM3508, and LM3509 will be assessed by written assignments of words ule LM3510 (Dissertation) will be assessed by a thesis of 9,000 words Candidates must achieve a pass mark on LM3509 to progress to the dissertation. One resubmission will be permitted where this is necessary. Qualifications Awarded (i) (ii) Successful completion of the level 3, B.Sc. one year full-time equivalent programme will lead to the award of a BSc in Human Resource Management. It is not possible to obtain a Certificate (HE), Diploma (HE) and BSc. from the same course of study. Appendix 2: ule specifications See module specification database

7 Appendix 3: Skills matrix Programme Learning Outcomes 1 ules 1 6 (a) Discipline specific knowledge and competencies 2 ules ule 6 3 ules ule 4 Diss ertat ion (vi) Other discipline specific competencies Design, research and present a research in an HRM topic (b) Transferable skills X X X (i) Oral communication Demonstrate ability to participate in discussion and expressing ideas (ii) Written communication Demonstrate ability to reflect and express ideas clearly and coherently (iii) Information technology Use IT effectively to facilitate learning online, communicate with the Centre (iv) Numeracy X X X Understand quantitative data and analyses X X (v) Team working Solve problems through discussion and working with others and understanding others' perspectives (vi) Problem solving Address practical HR problems with skills and knowledge from the course (vii) Information handling Gather, analyse, deploy data and information (viii) Skills for lifelong learning Reflect on knowledge and skills and their implications