MGMT 437 Digital Human Resources ManagementMEF UniversityDegree Programs Business AdministrationGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Business Administration
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences
Course Code MGMT 437
Course Title in English Digital Human Resources Management
Course Title in Turkish Dijital İnsan Kaynakları Yönetimi
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom
Level of Course Intermediate
Semester Spring
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 131 hours per semester
Number of Credits 5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To gain the basic level of knowledge and skills for human resources such as recruitment, talent management, compensation and benefits.
Course Description Human resources as a department of all organization has an important influence. Short, mid or big size of companies have different functions of HR. Nowadays, HR professionals are talking about not the fundamental of HR, but also how to digitalize and adapt the new world. Therefore, this course aims to provide the students with the basic knowledge about terms and definitions in Human Resources, giving suitable methods to various types of industries such as retail, pharmaceutical and also sharing examples from different companies. The course also aims to provide the students with the skills for understanding how HR started to change in last 10 years. Digital Human Resources Management provides you with comprehensive preparation for the HR sector and crucial aspects of other related fields, initially giving a wide overview of the broader management world.
Course Description in Turkish Tüm organizasyonların bir departmanı olarak insan kaynakları önemli bir etkiye sahiptir.Kısa, orta veya büyük ölçekli şirketler farklı İK fonksiyonlarına sahiptir. Günümüzde İK profesyonelleri İK'nın temelinden değil, aynı zamanda yeni dünyanın nasıl dijitalleştirileceği ve uyarlanabileceğinden bahsetmektedir. Bu nedenle, bu ders öğrencilere İnsan Kaynakları'ndaki terimler ve tanımlar hakkında temel bilgileri sağlamayı, perakende, ilaç gibi çeşitli sektörlerden uygun yöntemler vermeyi ve farklı firmalardan örnekler paylaşmayı amaçlamaktadır. Ders ayrıca öğrencilere İK'nın son 10 yılda nasıl değişmeye başladığını anlama becerisi kazandırmayı da amaçlamaktadır. Dijital İnsan Kaynakları Yönetimi size İK sektörü için kapsamlı bir hazırlık ve diğer ilgili alanların önemli yönlerini sunar, başlangıçta daha geniş bir yönetim dünyasına genel bir bakış sunar.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) recognize all of the specific subjects and aspects of HRM, Development, and Management
2) comprehend the best practices and techniques to effectively work on Talent Development and Management
3) analyze and explore the trends and best practices in HR, and apply Digital HR applications
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3
1) Has a broad foundation and intellectual awareness with exposure to mathematics, history, economics, and social sciences
2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in different functional areas of business (accounting, finance, operations, marketing, strategy, and organization) and an understanding of their interactions within various industry sectors
3) Applies theoretical knowledge as well as creative, analytical, and critical thinking to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects
4) Exhibits an understanding of global, environmental, economic, legal, and regulatory contexts for business sustainability
5) Demonstrates individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility
6) Demonstrates responsiveness to ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity values and issues
7) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions
8) Demonstrates skills in data and information acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting
9) Displays computer proficiency to support problem solving and decision-making
10) Demonstrates teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills
11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Has a broad foundation and intellectual awareness with exposure to mathematics, history, economics, and social sciences N
2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in different functional areas of business (accounting, finance, operations, marketing, strategy, and organization) and an understanding of their interactions within various industry sectors S Project
3) Applies theoretical knowledge as well as creative, analytical, and critical thinking to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects S Project
4) Exhibits an understanding of global, environmental, economic, legal, and regulatory contexts for business sustainability H Project
5) Demonstrates individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility H Project
6) Demonstrates responsiveness to ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity values and issues S Presentation
7) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions S Project
8) Demonstrates skills in data and information acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting S Project
9) Displays computer proficiency to support problem solving and decision-making N
10) Demonstrates teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills H Project
11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy H Project
Prepared by and Date MİNE ALPTEKİN , May 2023
Course Coordinator CEYHAN MUTLU
Semester Spring
Name of Instructor Öğr. Gör. MİNE ALPTEKİN

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) History of HRM
2) Mind Opening & Knowledge Management Setting
3) Strategic HR
4) Talent Development & Management
5) Interview and Selection
6) Performance Management
7) Compensation and Benefits
8) Employer Branding
9) Learning and Development
10) Development and Assessment Center
11) Organizational Behavior
12) Health and Safety
13) Industrial Relations
14) The Role of The Manager
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsBrilliant Employability skills: How to stand out from the crowd in the graduate job market- Frances Trought-Recommended Career Tool kit, the skills for success- Carol J. Carter, Gary İzumo-Required
Teaching MethodsThis course is designed to provide students with the knowledge about recent developments and trends in Human Resources Management. In order to achieve learning objectives, the course will include reinforcement of active participation, quizzes. Summary of covered topics will be the opening activity for each class session in order to make sure that the most important subjects are reviewed and remembered by all participants. The methods which will be used throughout the course are real life case studies, group projects, presentations, in-class discussions. Every member of the class is expected to freely share her/his knowledge, ideas and questions with the group without any concern. In all kinds of teaching and learning activities, student participation, active learning and learning by doing are essential.
Homework and ProjectsThe students will be making two presentations as a group throughout the course. The groups will be formed and the details of the projects will be announced later by the instructor. Each group will have maximum 5 members and each team member will present their part individually.
Laboratory Work
Computer UsePersonal laptops
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 20
Quiz(zes) 1 % 10
Project 1 % 35
Midterm(s) 1 % 15
Final Examination 1 % 20
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration minealptekin@hotmail.com

Students are always free and encouraged to give feedback and ask questions about the course via e-mail to instructor minealptekin@hotmail.com In this course, active participation is key to learning and applying. Thus the grading of the class participation will be done based on the quality of active student participation and contribution to in-class activities. Students are expected to attend all sessions and be in class on time. When they can not attend due to a sickness (which should require a report from a full facility hospital) or an excuse accepted by MEF regulations, they should inform the instructor by mail. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism will be subject to the YÖK disciplinary regulation.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 2 3 1 84
Project 1 16 2 2 20
Midterm(s) 1 8 2 10
Final Examination 1 15 2 17
Total Workload 131
Total Workload/25 5.2
ECTS 5