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Human Resources Management and Work Sciences

160 points 240 ECTS Credits

The programme provides a firm foundation in the field of human resource management and work sciences for dealing with modern issues such as personnel training, work environment, work organisation, information and communication.

The study programme is constructed on three levels of complexity. The first two years are devoted to an overall perspective on human resources management and work sciences. Studies at this level include courses in psychology, sociology, education, labour law, business economics, research methods, projects, organization and work sciences. These basic courses are designed to give a general orientation and to promote critical thinking.

The third year addresses human resources management and work sciences on an advanced level. Students choose one of three specializations - education, psychology or sociology - and present a bachelor's thesis. During the fourth and final year, the students pursue elective courses in human resources management and work sciences and present a master's thesis in the chosen area of specialisation.

The Human Resources Management and Work Sciences Programme, 240 ECTS credits

Study Programme Syllabus

Aim

Within the study programme students will acquire such general and fundamental knowledge and skills that are required for independent, critical and developing work in the human resource- and work science sector, which, among other things, concern issues in the human resource-, training-, work environment- and work organization areas. Studies in the programme are preparatory for a career in research in one of the subjects education, psychology and sociology, as well as in the Department for Tema.

The general aim of the education is the students’ development of the ability to work both independently and in cooperation with others, to present their knowledge in the human resource- and work science area both orally and in writing, and to apply the knowledge they have acquired. International aspects in this area are especially emphasized. The aim is also that the students will develop their ability to identify, structure and analyze problems from behavioural science perspectives, to understand fundamental connections and to shift between different perspectives on problems in the area of human resource- and work science. The education will be characterized by a balanced and critical scrutiny of different parties’ differing targets and interests.

The disposition of the programme: Core programme and advancements

The programme comprises 120 or 160 credit points and consists of a core programme of 80 credit points, an advancement 1 of 40 credit points (for a bachelor’s degree) and an advancement 2 of 40 credit points (for a master’s degree).

Core programme, 80 credit points

The core programme aims at the students’ acquisition of knowledge that makes possible a holistic view of the human resource- and work science area. The prerequisite for this is that the students acquire fundamental knowledge within the different subjects of education, psychology, sociology, economics and labour law. These subjects are included in different course units of the core programme, oriented towards the human resource- and work science area. Furthermore, the core programme will provide the students with opportunities to apply this theoretical knowledge in different activities in the human resource and work science area,

Advancement 1, 40 credit points

Advancement 1 aims at the students’ acquisition of knowledge both in the area of human resource- and work science, as well as in the subjects of education, psychology and sociology. In advancement 1 the students choose an advancement orientation of 20 credit points, C-level, in one of the subjects of education, psychology or sociology. This advancement contains an essay where the students are given opportunities to work actively with central problems and questions in the area of human resource and work science. This advancement leads to a bachelor’s degree.

Advancement 2, 40 credit points

The programme also has a second advancement, which aims at the students’ acquisition of knowledge both in the area of human resource- and work science, as well as in the subjects of education, psychology and sociology.

The advancement comprises 20 credit points of optional courses in the human resource- and work science field of activity. These courses are chosen in agreement with the director of studies for the programme. Furthermore, the advancement encompasses 20 credit points oriented towards one of the subjects of education, psychology or sociology. At the D-level, this advancement contains a thesis where the students are given opportunities to work actively with central problems and questions in the area of human resource and work science. This advancement leads to a master’s degree.

The contents of the programme

Plans for the courses of the programme are established separately. The contents, disposition of the teaching, forms of work and examination are specified in more detail in the syllabuses for each respective course.

Courses in the core programme

Human Resource Management and Work Sciences 1 – Social Structure, Organization and Work, 10 credit points
(Personal och arbetsvetenskap 1 – med inriktning mot samhälle, organisation och arbete, 10 poäng)
Code: HPAA50
Subject: Behavioural Science

Psychology, 10 credit points

(Psykologi med inriktning mot personaloch arbetsvetenskap, 10 poäng)
Code: HPSA41
Subject: Psychology

Sociology, 10 credit points

(Sociologi med inriktning mot personaloch arbetsvetenskap, 10 poäng)
Code: HSOA41
Subject: Sociology

Education, 10 credit points

(Pedagogik med inriktning mot personal och arbetsvetenskap, 10 poäng)
Code: HPEA41
Subject: Education

Accounting and Work Environment,10 credit points

(Redovisning, kalkylering och arbetsmiljö,10 poäng)
Code: HFÖA41
Subject: Business Administration

Managerial Accounting and Marketing, 5 credit points

(Ekonomisk styrning och marknadsföring 5 poäng)
Code: HFÖA42
Subject: Business Administration

Labour Law, 5 credit points

(Arbetsrätt, 5 poäng)
Code: HHAA41
Subject: Commercial Law

Research Methodology, 10 credit points

(Forskningsmetodik, 10 poäng)
Code: HBEB41
Subject: Behavioural Science

Project, 5 credit points

(Projektarbete, 5 poäng)
Code: HBEB42
Subject: Behavioural Science

Human Resource Management and Work Sciences II – Organization and Management, 5 credit points

(Personal och arbetsvetenskap 2 – Organisation och ledning, 5 poäng)
Code: HPAA43
Subject: Behavioural Science

Courses in Advancement 1, 40 credit points

Human Resource Management and Work Sciences 3 – Work Learning and Organization, 10 credit points
(Personal och arbetsvetenskap 3 – inriktning mot arbete, lärande och organisation, 10 poäng)
Code: HPAB41
Subject: Behavioural Science

Human Resource Management and Work Sciences 4 – Change and Development Work in Organizations, 10 credit points

(Personal och arbetsvetenskap 4 – inriktning mot förändrings- och utvecklingsarbete i organisationer, 10 poäng)
Code: HPBA42
Subject: Behavioural Science

The C-level of the advancement encompasses:

Advanced Research Methodology, 5 credit points
(Fördjupad forskningsmetodik, 5 poäng)
Code: HBEC41
Subject: Behavioural Science
Subject: Education

and alternatively:

Preparatory Course for Thesis in Education, 5 credit points
(Uppsatsförberedande kurs i pedagogik, 5 poäng)
Code: HBEC43
Subject: Behavioural Science

Bachelor Thesis, 10 credit points

(C-uppsats i pedagogik, 10 poäng)
Code: HPEC42
Subject: Education

alternatively:

Psychology as a Research Discipline, 5 credit points
(Metodologisk och teoretisk specialkurs i psykologi, 5 poäng)
Code: HPCA41
Subject: Psychology

Bachelor Thesis, 10 credit points

(C-uppsats i psykologi, 10 poäng)
Code: HPSC42
Subject: Education

alternatively:

Preparatory Course for Thesis in Sociology, 5 credit points
(Uppsatsförberedande kurs i sociologi, 5 poäng)
Code: HSOC41
Subject: Sociology

Bachelor Thesis, 10 credit points

(C-uppsats i sociologi, 10 poäng)
Code: HSOC42
Subject: Sociology

Courses in Advancement 2, 40 credit points

Optional courses/special courses, 20 credit points

Behavioural Science Oriented Working Life Research, 10 credit points

(Beteendevetenskaplig arbetslivsforskning, 10 poäng)
Code: HPAD41
Subject: Behavioural Science

Master Thesis, 10 credit points

(D-uppsats i pedagogik, 10 poäng)
Code: HPED41
Subject: Education

Master Thesis, 10 credit points

(D-uppsats i psykologi, 10 poäng)
Code: HPSD41
Subject: Psychology

Master Thesis, 10 credit points

(D-uppsats i sociologi, 10 poäng)
Code: HPED41
Subject: Sociology

Eligibility

In addition to basic qualifications, the standard qualification D.3 is required. Exemption from the requirement of one year’s work experience.

Other information, guidelines

Minimum Requirements

Admission to year 3 requires the students to have passed courses comprising at least 70 credit points, which have to include the following courses:

Psychology, 10 credit points

Sociology, 10 credit points
Education, 10 credit points
Research Methodology,
10 credit points
Project, 5 credit points

Permission to commence work on the master thesis in year 4 requires a succesful presentation and defence of the bachelor thesis, which is included in advancement 1.

Teaching

The teaching normally consists of lectures, group work, laborations and field trips. The forms of teaching are specified in more detail in the syllabuses for each respective course. Students are expected to be able to work with literature in English.

Examinations

Examinations can take place in the form of tests on a whole course or part of a course. Examinations are normally in written form and are arranged in close conjunction with each respective course. Oral examinations in the form of continuous assessment or individual tests may also occur. The tests can be completely or partly replaced by examinations that are based on practice exercises, which are carried out individually or in groups.

Students who have been failed at the ordinary examination are normally given two extra opportunities.

Students who have passed an examination are not allowed to take it again in order to achieve a higher grade.

Students who have been failed three times for a course or a part of a course have the right to request a new examiner at a new examination.

The syllabuses specify the exact requirements for each course.

Accreditation of Swedish and foreign education

Hearings of whether earlier education or activities can be accepted for accreditation are conducted by the undergraduate education board or by a teacher appointed by the undergraduate education board.

Diploma certificates

Students who have achieved 120 credit points within the programme (terms 1-6) meet the requirements for a bachelor’s degree with a major in either education, sociology or psychology.

Students who have achieved 160 credit points within the programme (terms 1-8) meet the requirements for a master’s degree with a major in either education, sociology or psychology.

The diploma certificate will specify that the studies have been completed in the education programme for human resource and work science. The certificate will specify which courses and other elements of the education that the students have completed.

Students who have completed the programme can upon request receive a diploma certificate in English for Bachelor/Master of Social Science.

Diploma certificates are issued by the faculty board. Requests for certificates have to be made on a special form, which is available at the Department. The form has to be handed in to StudentCentrum.

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