Course Description:

This 42 hours (eight-day) course is a mandatory course in the Municipal Management Program. The course focuses on human capital is a critical organizational resource contributing to organizational agility, goal attainment and ultimate viability through progressive human resources management.

Course Topics:

Students are introduced to human resources management areas of practice, including the role of human resources within organizational and strategic contexts, human resources planning, employee recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits, and employee and labour relations. Furthermore, students are introduced to occupational health and safety, international human resources and relevant legislative framework.