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UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
CUAP Proposal-New Qualification/Subject
Section A
Proposal Description
Purpose of the proposal
To introduce Human Resource Management as a new subject for the Degree of Bachelor of Commerce with Honours and
for the Degree of Master of Commerce.
Justification
The College of Business and Economics has reviewed the existing 6 subject majors and 13 specialist endorsements
within the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree. In light of this exercise, the Faculty proposes to discontinue the
specialist endorsements and to replace them with a new, streamlined offering of 11 subject majors in: Accounting,
Information Systems, Tax and Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management Science and Operations Management,
Marketing, Strategy and Entrepreneurship, International Business, Human Resource Management and General
Management. This major curriculum review was undertaken within the context of the College’s 2009-2011 Strategic Plan,
which commits the College to continuous review of the BCom programme in order to ensure that the qualification is
‘attractive, relevant and academically rigorous’. The timing of the review was also prompted in part by the UC review of
the BCom academic programme undertaken in 2009, and the ongoing transition to 15 point common course sizes at UC,
to be completed by 2011.
Against this backdrop, and in addition to the BCom Major in Human Resource Management being proposed, this
application seeks to introduce the BCom(Hons) and MCom postgraduate qualifications in Human Resource Management,
to reflect the importance of this discipline area..
Acceptability
This proposal has been developed by members of the Organisation and Leadership Development (OLD) group and has
been considered and approved by the Management Department.
Feedback has been sought from the following individuals and organisations and responses are available in Section B:
Within the University of Canterbury
Academic colleagues within the Commerce Faculty
All other Faculty Deans, College PVCs and Academic Managers
The University Library
The University Centre for Teaching and Learning
The University Information and Communication Technology Services
Facilities Management
Student Recruitment and Development Unit
The Academic Quality Assurance Unit (AQUA)
The University of Canterbury Students’ Association
Current BCom enrolled students
External Consultation
All NZ Business School Deans
The College of Business and Economics Advisory Board members
Goals of the programme
The goal of the programme is to build on the B.Com major in Human Resource Management by enabling students to
undertake more advanced academic study in this subject area. The programme is designed to produce graduates who
are competent reflective practitioners in the field and who have the necessary background and skills to undertake
graduate level research.
Graduate profile
The BCom(Hons) and MCom Part 1 graduate profile adopted by the Faculty of Commerce comprises the following four
learning goals:
GOAL 1:
GOAL 2:
GOAL 3:
Graduates can demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of current theoretical concepts and
frameworks within their major discipline.
Graduates are able to think logically, analytically and critically with respect to the academic literature in their
major discipline.
Graduates can plan and carry out a supervised programme of academic research that shows a sound
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understanding of ethical practice.
Graduates are able to synthesise academic or professional literature and effectively communicate research
orally and in written form.
Each of these learning goals will be addressed with the creation of a BCom(Hons) and MCom Part 1 in Human Resource
Management, with Human Resource Management being the focal discipline of study.
Outcome statement
GOAL 4:
These will be the same as for Human Resource Management students already completing the existing BCom(Hons) or
MCom Part 1 in Management, although their chosen discipline will now be clearly identifiable as a major (distinct from
Management).
Programme overview
Students entering the programmes will have to meet the following criteria:
(1)
B+ average or better across 90 points of 300-level courses in the Human Resource Management schedule.
(2)
A pass in MGMT 280 or equivalent.
The programmes will consist of four courses, each worth 15 points (0.125 EFTS), Research Methods in Management
worth 30 points (0.25 EFTS), and a Management Research Project worth 30 points (0.25 EFTS).
Students will take three core courses in the main subject areas of the degree: Human Resource Management. They will
take one additional course, which they may select from the options available in Management or Marketing.
All students will take Research Methods in Management in their first semester of study, which will prepare them in
qualitative and quantitative research methods and in research design, and help them produce a Research Proposal. This
research proposal provides the basis for the individually supervised research project that students will undertake in their
second semester of study.
Proposed new regulations and prescriptions (see Calendar Form at the end of Section A)
Proposed teaching/delivery methods
The proposed qualification draws on existing courses offered by the Department of Management. Teaching will primarily
be through classroom contact using lectures, seminars, and student led discussion. In MGMT 680, students will work on a
written project under the supervision of an academic staff member. It will be a campus based programme, with online
facilities complementing rather than replacing regular classroom contact.
Assessment procedures
Both internal assessment and formal examinations will be used for assessing student performance. Multiple assessors
(from within the Human Resource Management group) will grade the MGMT 680 research project.
Predicted student numbers/EFTS
Between 5-10 per year based on current enrolments. This may rise due to the increased visibility of a distinct BCom
(Hons) MCom Part 1 in Human Resource Management. There is no intention to limit enrolment numbers.
Resources
No additional resources are required as a result of this proposal.
Plans for monitoring programme quality
Programme quality will continue to be monitored according to existing Faculty and University processes and policies.
Confirmation that Section B has been prepared and is available to CUAP on request
Yes.
Calendar Form
New Qualification Regulations
The Degree of Bachelor of Commerce with Honours (BCom (Hons))
(p.86 in 2010 Calendar)
1. Subjects in which the Degree may be awarded
Please replace the existing text with:
‘The degree of BCom(Hons) may be awarded in the following subjects: Accounting and Information Systems,
Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Strategy and
Entrepreneurship, Management Science’.
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2. Schedule to the Regulations for the Degree of Bachelor of Commerce with Honours
(p.88 in 2010 Calendar)
Please add:
Human Resource Management
MGMT 620, MGMT 680 and 60 points from MGMT 611, 612, 613, 614, 616 and 617. The combination of courses must be
approved by the Head of the Department of Management and will normally include a stipulated core of 45 points from
MGMT 611, 612, 613, 616 and 617.
P:
(1)
B+ average or better across 90 points of 300-level courses in the Human Resource Management schedule.
(2)
Pass in MGMT 280 or equivalent.
3. Schedule to the Regulations for the Degree of Master of Commerce
(p.94 in 2010 Calendar)
Please add:
Human Resource Management
Part I:
MGMT 620, MGMT 680 and 60 points from MGMT 611, 612, 613, 614, 616, and 617. The combination of courses must
be approved by the Head of the Department of Management and will normally include a stipulated core of 45 points from
MGMT 611, 612, 613, 616 and 617.
P:
(1)
B+ average or better across 90 points of 300-level courses in the Human Resource Management schedule.
(3)
Pass in MGMT 280 or equivalent.
Part II: A thesis (MGMT 695).
4. Please update Course Catalogue: Management
(p.707 in 2010 Calendar)
Management
Department of Management
MGMT 611 Strategic Human Resource Management
15 Points 0.125 EFTS
This course examines current issues in strategic human resource management (SHRM) through readings, case studies
and dialogue based on relevant theory and research in areas such as linking HRM to business performance, key general
principles in managing people, and managing people in dynamic and complex situations such as today’s global
environment. In addition, students complete an independent study project approved by the instructor.
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department
MGMT611-11S2 (C) Semester 2
MGMT 612 Managing Conflict: Contemporary Employment Relations
15 Points 0.125 EFTS
This course explores employment-related conflict. This comprises (a) an overview of the legal framework and institutional
arrangements, and (b) contemporary, social psychological perspectives of conflict, and the application of these in terms of
developing practices and systems for managing employment relationships.
P: 300-level courses in HRM and MGMT
MGMT612-11S2 (C) Semester 2
MGMT 613 Organisational Change
15 Points 0.125 EFTS
The course deals with the content and process of change in organisations. It examines current theories on organisational
change and assesses current perspectives on managing change. It presents tools for managing change and assesses
the positive and negative consequences of organisational change.
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department
MGMT613-11S1 (C) Semester 1
MGMT 614 Special Topics in Human Resource Management
15 points 0.1250 EFTS
An advanced examination of current issues in Organisational Behaviour and/or Human Resource Management
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department
MGMT 651-11 S1 (C) Semester 1
NOT OFFERED IN 2011
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MGMT 616 Responsible Leadership
15 Points 0.125 EFTS
The course addresses the topic of leadership in relation to the responsibility of the leader towards various stakeholders
(e.g. employees, shareholders, community, suppliers, and environment) in both national and international context. In the
course we evaluate advanced leadership theory and build practical leadership capabilities.
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department
MGMT616-11S2 (C) Semester 2
MGMT 617 Advanced Communication Management
15 Points 0.125 EFTS
The effective management of communication is central to the success of all enterprises regardless of whether they are
commercial enterprises or not-for-profit. This course examines what is known about communication management using
examples from marketing, public relations, politics, journalism, mass, organisational and interpersonal communication.
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department
MGMT617-11S2 (C) Semester 2
MGMT620 Research Methods
30 points 0.250 EFTS
This course focuses on the conceptualisation of research issues in the field of management, the various management
research paradigms in use, and the methodological approaches employed in management research. It discusses the
nature and use of quantitative and qualitative methods in academic management research. This includes the
development of research questions within a theoretical system informed by management and organization theories, and
with a view to the appropriate methods of data collection and analysis, as well as the reporting and communication of
research results.
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department R: MGMT 420
MGMT620-11S1 (C) Semester 1
MGMT 641 Entrepreneurship
15 Points 0.125 EFTS
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department R: MGMT 441
MGMT 641-11S2 (C) Semester 2
MGMT 643 Advanced Strategic Management
15 Points 0.125 EFTS
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department
MGMT643-11S1 (C) Semester 1
MGMT 644 International Business and Entrepreneurship
This course has the dual objectives of preparing students to undertake internationalisation activity as reflective
practitioners and providing the conceptual background needed for research in the field of international
business/entrepreneurship.
15 Points 0.125 EFTS
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department
MGMT644-11S2 (C) Semester 2
MGMT 680 Management Research Project
30 points 0.250 EFTS
A course where students complete a written project based upon their research proposal developed in MGMT 620.
P: MGMT 620
MGMT680-11S2 (C) Semester 2
MGMT 695 MCom Thesis
120 points 1.0000 EFTS
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department
MGMT 695-09A(C) Starts any time
Note: Part-time enrolment (0.65 EFTS) is available on approval
MGMT 790 Management PhD
120 Points 1.000 EFTS
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
MGMT 695-09A(C) Starts any time
Note: Part-time enrolment (0.65 EFTS) is available on approval
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5. Update the course catalogue to include under Marketing (2010 UC Calendar after p.734)
Marketing
Department of Management
MKTG 603 Advanced Consumer Behaviour
15 Points 0.125 EFTS
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to advanced consumer behaviour and research, and for students to
develop the ability to integrate the various theories and research findings presented.
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department. R: MGMT 423
MKTG603-11S2 (C) Semester 2
MKTG 605 Advanced Marketing Strategy
15 Points 0.125 EFTS
This paper examines marketing strategy as a market-driven process of strategy development that delivers superior
customer value and ensures satisfactory organisational performance including sustained competitive advantage. A
special focus of the paper is the examination and critical analysis of classic and the latest literature in strategic marketing
against an environment that is dynamic and hugely challenging.
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department. R: MGMT 424
MKTG605-11S1 (C) Semester 1
MKTG 609 Advanced Services and Tourism Marketing
15 Points 0.125 EFTS
This course covers the principles and theories of advanced services and tourism marketing.
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
R: MGMT 421
MKTG609-11S1 (C) Semester 1
MKTG 611 Current Topics Marketing
15 Points 0.125 EFTS
An advanced examination of contemporary issues in marketing.
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department. R: MGMT 452
MKTG611-11S2 (C) Semester 2
MKTG 620 Research Methods
30 Points 0.250 EFTS
A core course for all postgraduate students in marketing. This paper provides an overview of the research process, and
examines the different types of research philosophies used to help develop theory. An in-depth examination of qualitative
and quantitative research techniques is provided to assist students when designing their own research study.
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
MKTG620-11S1 (C) Semester 1
MKTG 680 Marketing Research Project
30 Points 0.250 EFTS
A course where students complete a written project based upon their research proposal developed in MKTG 620.
P: MKTG 620
MKTG680-11S2 (C) Semester 2
MKTG 695 MCom Thesis
120 Points 1.000 EFTS
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
MKTG690-11W (C) Whole year course
MKTG 790 Marketing PhD
120 Points 1.000 EFTS
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
MGMT 695-09A(C) Starts any time
Note: Part-time enrolment (0.65 EFTS) is available on approval
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