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Program learning outcomes
As a result of completing this program, students should be able to:
draw upon a wide range of evidence and practical background to create detailed yet clear proposals and arguments.
achieve a sufficient level of understanding of background and context to employ these understandings routinely and systematically.
show some understanding of the critical differences between theoretical perspectives in the disciplines of industrial relations and human resources.
argue the historical reasons and relative merits of collective versus individualistic approaches to employment-related issues.
show leadership potential and be selected for these roles on frequent occasions, in relation to issues and problems of moderate difficulty or complexity.
be depended upon to successfully plan for and solve problems and resolve issues in efficient and participatory manner.
express the self verbally in understandable, thorough ways that are useful in union/management/human resources-related settings.
routinely and dependably produce appropriate written work (letters, documents, leaflets, etc.) for union/management/human resources-related purposes.
show some insight into cause and effect relationships, as well as detailed knowledge in some parts of the field.
explain the implications of certain industrial relations and human resources management positions for the workplace and society.
exhibit evidence of practical knowledge in a considerable range of industrial relations/human resources activities, from basic participation to leadership and advocacy roles.
display practical and successful activity that engages people and organizations in good industrial relations/human resources management.
demonstrate use of policy, as well as appropriate intervention, to form and/or amend policy and processes related to it.
demonstrate knowledge of much of the origins and evolution of industrial relations and human resources management at both practical and theoretical levels.
describe and analyze ideas and conditions with clarity and forthrightness and in terms understood by those active in the discipline.
convey concepts related to the discipline in ways showing a grasp of intricate and varied nature from the material.
convey evidence of detailed knowledge coupled with disciplined action in interests of good industrial relations and human resources management.