Human Resource Management (HRM) (Bachelor)

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1 NO EN Human Resource Management (HRM) (Bachelor) Would you like to work with children and young people at risk, and their families? As a child protection professional you can contribute to understanding and reducing social and familial challenges like drug abuse, violence, poverty, mental illness and parental neglect.the Bachelor of Child Protection gives students the knowledge to tackle these challenges. The programme enables students to develop their knowledge of the welfare state, local government services and the challenges and nuances presented by a multicultural society. Students develop the ability to critically reflect on their own values and attitudes. The Bachelor of Child Protection aims to educate people-oriented, reflective and analytical professionals who are well-qualified to take care of people in vulnerable situations.key educational topics are: sociology, psychology, education, law, communication, ethics, activity with children and youth, multi-culturalism, disability and community welfare. BACHELOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ECTS Credits 180 Study level Bachelor Start semester Autumn 2015 Teaching language Norwegian Faculty Campus Faculty of Social Sciences Bodø Application deadline 4/15/2015 Programme coordinator Academic advisor JOB OPPORTUNITIES Child welfare professionals are employed within a range of departments within the social services sector. These include municipal and state child welfare services, outreach services, substance abuse care, child care institutions...and childrens', youth and adults' psychiatry. There is increasing demand for child welfare professionals in both primary and secondary schools.graduates may also be employed in preventation and research. This work is often interdisciplinary and interdepartmental. Graduates have the opportunity to participate in a large and exciting academic community. FURTHER EDUCATION Page 1 of 30

2 Graduates qualify for admission to the following master level programmes: The Master of Social Work, The Master of Rehabilitation, The Master of Human Resource Management at the Faculty of Social Sciences, at University of Nordla...nd as well as relevant master degree programmes at other universities. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Higher Education Entrance Qualification Language requirement View general admission information View specific application deadlines Page 2 of 30

3 Programme overview 1ST STUDY YEAR OVERVIEW Autumn 2015 Study foundation semester - Individual, Society and Science EX150S Spring SP Mandatory courses 165 ECTS Credits Bacherlor Thesis 15 ECTS Credits Labour Legislation RE105S 20 SP Competency Management OR213S 10 SP 2ND STUDY YEAR Autumn 2016 Organisational Psychology OR214S 20 SP Honours in Occupational Health and Safety (1/2) HM204H 30 SP Spring 2017 Honours in Occupational Health and Safety (2/2) HM204H 30 SP Introduction to qualitative and quantitative methods in social sciences ME118S 10 SP 3RD STUDY YEAR Autumn 2017 Fundamental Management control 1 BE119E 15 SP Marketing and strategy MF105E 15 SP Spring 2018 Fundamental Management control 2 BE120E 15 SP Bachelors Thesis HR200S 15 SP Page 3 of 30

4 Study plan BACHELOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Working life today is characterized by rapid changes and high competence in both private and public sectors. Good management and personnel policy are crucial to success as a business and it is essential to retain and develop the skilled and educated workforce ever higher. The bachelor in human resource management at the University of Nordland is an education within modern human resource management that will provide both new students and students with experience from industry and public sector, better equipped to safeguard leadership- and personnel function. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Higher Education Entrance Qualification Language requirement View general admission information View specific application deadlines PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION The bachelor degree consists of various courses components that are crucial to provide students qualifications to lead people into work. Among other things, study program will provide the student knowledge and skills in modern management theory, organizational psychology, labor law, marketing, finance and accounting, work environment / HSE and the labor market. LEARNING OUTCOMES The study aims to give students a basic understanding of human resource management in modern public and private enterprises. Knowledge When completing the programme, students will: Have knowledge of key themes, theories, concepts, problems and working in HR management. Key areas of knowledge are leadership and organizational psychology, labor law, marketing and strategy, finance and management and working environment / HSE. Skills When completing the programme students will: Be able to explain and apply theory - and terminology used in the disciplines. Could utilize this knowledge in practical business related work. General competence When completing the programme students will; Gain expertise that enables he or she to meet the knowledge requirements within the personnel management in the public and private sectors. Qualify for admission to graduate programs within the field. ASSESSMENT METHODS Either a home exam, an individual school exam, assignments, or a combination, with regular Norwegian grading system (A-F) EXAMINATION REGULATIONS, ASSESSMENT AND GRADING The Norwegian system for grading and assessment using the letter grades A - F, in which A denotes the best/highest grade and F denotes "not passed". Grades can also be awarded as "passed", "not passed", "approved" and "not approved". Read Examinations rules and regulations Page 4 of 30

5 QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS Refer to Regulations concerning studies and examinations at University of Nordland and other local regulations University Rules and Regulations COSTS No specific costs other than semester registration fee and course literature. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor thesis STUDY ABROAD The program facilitates exchanges in the 5th semester (fall semester) in 3rd year of study. UiN has several current partner institutions that can offer compatible topics and which could be incorporated in the 5th semester curriculum. The following partners are recommended for exchange: USA: Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minnesota ISEP Europe: G.S.O. University of Applied Sciences, Germany, University of Bamberg, Germany, University of Bourgogne, France or University of Applied Sciences of, St Gallen, Switzerland Contact Grete Ingemann Knudsen (mailadr: for further information. SPECIFIC ARRANGEMENTS FOR RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING If the applicant does not fulfill the requirements for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification but has experience-based competence relevant to the field of study, he or she may apply for recognition of this competence in order to fulfill the admission requirements. General arrangements for recognition of prior learning PROGRAMME EVALUATION The study programme is evaluated annually by students using course evaluation studies and by the programme director. The evaluations are included in the university's quality assurance system Page 5 of 30

6 Subject descriptions (10) Study foundation semester - Individual, Society and Science EX150S The goal for this semester course is twofold: 1. The course enables students to be better able to study and get involved in studies. It also lays the foundation for the expertise and skills students should have as students and in relation to their future work. It emphasizes in particular: Communication and reflection skills Writing and presentation skills 2. The course provides a basic introduction to philosophy and the history of science, and to central research themes and teaching at the faculty. Currently, this includes the following topics: Democracy, gender equality and participation Norwegian Society and the World Ethics in Practice and Science Globalization, Trade, Environment and Risk The Media's role and power Social Analysis and Political Systems Science s role and power Welfare Society and Welfare State Development No costs except semester registration fee and course literature. STUDY FOUNDATION SEMESTER - INDIVIDUAL, SOCIETY AND SCIENCE EX150S ECTS Credits 30 Level Course type Undergraduate degrees Compulsory for all bachelor programmes at the Faculty of Social Sciences except for the Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies. The course includes the courses Ex.phil and Ex.fac. Year of study Course location Faculty Teaching language Application deadline 1st study year Bodø Faculty of Social Sciences Norwegian KJARTAN KOCH MIKALSEN Course coordinator Førsteamanuensis Phone: kjartan.k.mikalsen@nord.no Start semester Autumn 2015 Page 6 of 30

7 LEARNING OUTCOMES Knowledge: On successful completion of the course the candidate should: have broad knowledge of science traditions and their standing in society have basic knowledge of the role of science in social development understand the ethical challenges in research and knowledge-based practice be able to identify the positions, arguments and structures of different text types have a basic understanding of themselves at a personal level in communication and in relationships with others Skills: On successful completion of the course the candidate should: be able to take professional stands in debates be able to structure course material and present this in written work or oral form be able to work both independently and in groups master the relevant professional tools and techniques be able to think critically about ethical issues, both personal and student and community issues be able to reflect on own values and humanity General competence: On successful completion of the course the candidate should: be able to think critically about scientific knowledge production be generally oriented in social analysis, ethics and science be able to pass on important subjects, such as theories, issues and solutions in written, oral, and through other appropriate forms of expression have insight into the characteristics of science texts and how such texts can affect society be able to contribute to their own and others' professional development in an independent and thoughtful manner PREREQUISITIES Students must be prepared to read some litterature in Norwegian and some in English RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations. RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING FELLESPENSUM (for ALLE): Books: Brodersen, R. B., Bråten, F. R., Anders, Slethei, K., Ågotnes, K. (2007), Tekstens autoritet. Tekstanalyse og skriving i akademia. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (180 sider) Eide, Martin (2011), Hva er journalistikk. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (Kapittel 1-5, 104 sider) Eriksen, Thomas H. og Torunn Arntsen Sajjad (2011), Kulturforskjeller i praksis. Oslo: Gyldendal akademisk (Kapittel 1-8 og 17, 127 sider) Gilje, Nils og Harald Grimen (1993), Samfunnsvitenskapenes forutsetninger. Innføring i samfunnsvitenskapenes vitenskapsfilosofi. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (Kapittel 1-7 og 10, 196 sider) Jensen, Per og Inger Ulleberg (2011), Mellom ordene. Kommunikasjon i profesjonell praksis. Oslo: Gyldendal akademisk (Kapittel 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 11, 15 og 16, 187 sider) Skirbekk, Gunnar og Nils Gilje (2007), Filosofihistorie Innføring i europeisk filosofihistorie med særlig vekt på vitenskapshistorie og politisk filosofi. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (Kapittel 1-15, 20 og 21.A-D, 370 sider) Torp, Hege (red.) (2012), Nytt Arbeidsliv. Medvirkning, inkludering og belønning (E-bok). Oslo: Gyldendal akademisk (Kapittel 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9 og 10, ca. 155 sider) Compendium: Allardt, Erik (1976), Dimensions of welfare in a Comparative Scandinavian Study. Acta Sociologica, s (12 sider) Buckley, Terry (1996), The Institutions of Athenian Democracy, i Aspects of Greek History BC. A Source-Based Approach. Routledge, s (22 sider) Gilley, Bruce (2006), The meaning and measure of state legitimacy: Results for 72 countries, i European Journal of Political Research 45 (3), s (27 sider) Page 7 of 30

8 Grimen, Harald (2004), Samfunnsvitenskapelige tenkemåter. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (Kapittel , 29 sider) Grimen, Harald (2010), Robert Nozick den minimale staten, i Pedersen, Jørgen (red.), Moderne politisk teori. Oslo: Pax Forlag (Kapittel 2, 22 sider). Huseby, Robert (2012), Likhet og rettferdighet G. A. Cohens kritikk av John Rawls. Nytt norsk tidsskrift 29 (2), s (9 sider) Høibraaten, Helge (1998), Demokrati, makt og kommunikasjon, i Fermann, Gunnar og Torbjørn L. Knutsen (red.), Virkelighet og vitenskap perspektiver på kultur, samfunn, natur og teknologi. Oslo: Ad Notam Gyldendal (Kapittel 8.5, 33 sider) Lundby, Knut (2010), Medier overalt, i Frønes, Ivar og Lise Kjølstad (red.), Det norske samfunn. Oslo: Gyldendal Akademisk (23 sider) Nielsen, May Britt O. (2011), Den demokratiske revolusjon, i Norvegr. Bind 3, Oslo: Aschehoug & Co, s (30 sider) Noack, Turid (2004), Familien i velferdsstaten: fra støttespiller til trojansk hest?, i Ellingsæter, Anne Lise og Anlaug Leira (red.), Velferdsstaten og familien utfordringer og dilemma. Oslo: Gyldendal akademiske (28 sider) Rose, Lawrence (2014), Demokratiteori forventninger og virkelighet, i Baldersheim og Rose (red.), Det kommunale laboratorium. Bergen: Fagbokforlaget (Kapittel 2, s , 32 sider) Røiseland, Asbjørn (2015), Samstyring og demokrati. Bodø: FSV notat Røiseland, Asbjørn (2015), Teorier om legitimitet. Bodø: FSV notat Schwebs, Knut og Helge Østbye (2013), Media i samfunnet. Oslo: Samlaget (Kapittel 8, 35 sider) Stamsø, Mary Ann (red.)( 2009), Velferdsstaten i endring. Oslo: Gyldendal Akademisk (Kapittel 3 og 10, ca. 50 sider) Svendsen, Lars Fr. H. og Simo Säätelä (2007), Hva er en god handling?, i Det sanne, det gode og det skjønne en innføring i filosofi. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (Kapittel 6.1-3, 26 sider) Titmuss, Richard (2006), Universalism versus Selection, i Pierson, Christopher and F. Castles (eds.), The welfare state reader. Cambridge: Polity Press, s (10 sider) Available online: Lu, Catherine, World Government, The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Fall 2012 Edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed.), URL = < PENSUM TIL TEKSTSEMINAR, KOMMUNIKASJON OG ETIKK (programspesifikt): Barnevern og Sosialt arbeid Compendium: Eide, K., Damsgaard, H.L. (2012) Utfordringer i velferdsstatens yrker. Fontene forskning, 5 (1): Natland, S. og Rasmussen, M. (2012) Jeg var ganske usynlig. Fontene forsking, 5 (1): 4-18 Kojan, B. H. et al. (2014) Barnevern og sosiale nettsamfunn - en utforskende analyse. Norges barnevern 91 (2-3): Røysum, A. (2010) Sosialarbeidernes profesjon utfordres. Fontene forsking 3 (1): Edvardsen O. og Mevik K. (2014) Vold mot barn i hjemmet: Hvordan ivareta barns rettigheter? Tidsskrift for familierett, arverett og barnerettslige spørsmål 12 (4): Eide, Solveig Botnen (2008) Profesjonsetikkens basis: en drøfting med utgangspunkt i endringer av norske sosionomers profesjonsetiske kodekser. Fontene forskning, 1 (1): Book: Ruud, Anne K. (2011), Hvorfor spurte ingen meg? Kommunikasjon med barn og ungdom i utfordrende livssituasjoner. Oslo: Gyldendal akademisk (Kapittel 1-3, 50 sider) Availale online: Yrkesetisk grunnlagsdokument for barnevernpedagoger, sosionomer, vernepleiere og velferdsarbeidere: Historie og lektorutdanningen Compendium: Audoin-Rauzeau, S. og Becker, A. (2002) Battle, combat, violence: a necessary history. I: Audoin-Rauzeau, S. og Becker, A. Understanding the Great War. Hill and Wang, ss Drake, H.A. (2006) The Impact of Constantine on Christianity I: Lenski, N. red. The Cambridge Companian to the Age of Constantine. Cambridge University Press, ss Evjen, B. (2008) Giftermål, næring og etnisk tilhørighet I: Evjen, B. og Hansen, L. I. red. Nordlands kulturelle mangfold. Etniske relasjoner i historisk perspektiv. Pax Forlag, ss Krag, C. (2012) Rikssamlingshistorien og ynglingerekken. Historisk Tidsskrift 91 (2): Aas, S. (2014) Kvinnebyen Bodø før I: Politikk, profesjon og vekkelse. Kvinner i Norge på og 1900-tallet. Fagbokforlaget, ss Page 8 of 30

9 Eide, S. B. og Skorstad, B. (2013) Diskursetikk. I: Etikk- til refleksjon og handling i sosialt arbeid. Gyldendal akademiske (Kap. 6, 13 sider) Hedberg, P. (2006) Habermas og den ideale talesituasjon - En innføring. Replikk (6 sider) Johansen, K. E. og Vetlesen A.J. (2000) Redelighet, saklighet og forskningsetikk. I: Innføring i etikk. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (kap. 11, 20 sider) Available online: Forskningsetiske retningslinjer for samfunnsvitenskap, humaniora, juss og teologi. De nasjonale forskningsetiske komiteene. [Online]: PDF/Forskningsetiske%20retningslinjer%20for%20samfunnsvitenskap,%20humaniora,%20juss%20og%20teologi%20%282006%29.pdf (Innledning, del A-D og F, 28 sider) Human Resource Management Compendium: Arnulf, J.K. (2012) Ledelse og styring. I: Hva er ledelse. Universitetsforlaget, s Byrkjeflot, H. og Guldbrandsøy, K. (2013) Både hierarkisk styring og nettverk. Tidsskrift for samfunnsforskning 54 (4): Haaland, F. H. og Dale, F. (2005) Å bli leder for første gang. I: På randen av ledelse. Gyldendal akademisk, s Rødvei, P. H. (2008) Trenger vi fagforeninger i et individualisert arbeidsliv? Tidsskrift for samfunnsforskning 49 (2): Sund, B. og Lines, R. (2014) Implisitte teorier om særtrekk ved norsk ledelse. Nordiske Organisasjonsstudier 16 (3): Eide, S. B. og Skorstad, B. (2013) Diskursetikk. I: Etikk- til refleksjon og handling i sosialt arbeid. Gyldendal akademiske (Kap. 6, 13 sider) Hedberg, P. (2006) Habermas og den ideale talesituasjon - En innføring. Replikk (6 sider) Johansen, K. E. og Vetlesen A.J. (2000) Redelighet, saklighet og forskningsetikk. I: Innføring i etikk. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (kap. 11, 20 sider) Available online: Forskningsetiske retningslinjer for samfunnsvitenskap, humaniora, juss og teologi. De nasjonale forskningsetiske komiteene. [Online]: PDF/Forskningsetiske%20retningslinjer%20for%20samfunnsvitenskap,%20humaniora,%20juss%20og%20teologi%20%282006%29.pdf (Innledning, del A-D og F, 28 sider) Journalistikk Compendium: Brurås, Svein (2012): Vær varsom og dristig. I: Warmedal, M. M. Hjeltnes, G. red. Gravende journalistikk. Metode, prosess og etikk. Oslo : Gyldendal Akademisk, s Eide, Elisabeth (2012): Backlash i mediene? Journalistikk og kjønn. I: Orgeret, K. S. red. Norske medier journalistikk, politikk og kultur. Kristiansand: Cappelen Damm Høyskoleforlaget, s Eide, Martin (2009): Sannheten, verken mer eller mindre. I: Hva er journalistikk. Universitetsforlaget, s Mathisen, B. R. (2010) Heia vårres kara. I: Mathisen, B. R. red. Lokaljournalistikk. Blind patriotisme eller kritisk korrektiv. Kristiansand: IJ-forlaget, s Omdal, Sven Egil (2012): På ryggen av en svart svane. I: Eide, M., Larsen L. O. og Sjøvaag, H. red. Nytt på nett og brett Journalistikk i forandring. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget, s Lamark, Hege (2001) Som journalister spør. Kristiansand: IJ-forlaget, s Dirchsen, Jan B. (2011), Et spørgsmål om tillid at lave tv med mennesker. Århus: Forlaget Ajour, s Book: Brurås, Svein (2014), Etikk for journalister, 5. utgave. Fagbokforlaget (Kap. 9, Presseetikk og moralfilosofi, 30 sider) NB! De øvrige kapitlene i boka inngår som pensum 2. semester. Kapittelet er derfor ikke trykt opp i kompendiet. Boka fås kjøpt på Akademika. Lederskap Compendium: Arnulf, J.K. (2012) Ledelse og styring. I: Hva er ledelse. Universitetsforlaget, s Byrkjeflot, H. og Guldbrandsøy, K. (2013) Både hierarkisk styring og nettverk. Tidsskrift for samfunnsforskning 54 (4): Haaland, F. H. og Dale, F. (2005) Å bli leder for første gang. I: På randen av ledelse. Gyldendal akademisk, s Monsen, L.-K. (kommer 2016) Ledelse, makt og kommunikasjon (upublisert manus). Sund, B. og Lines, R. (2014) Implisitte teorier om særtrekk ved norsk ledelse. Nordiske Organisasjonsstudier 16 (3): Eide, S. B. og Skorstad, B. (2013) Diskursetikk. I: Etikk- til refleksjon og handling i sosialt arbeid. Gyldendal akademiske (Kap. 6, 13 sider) Hedberg, P. (2006) Habermas og den ideale talesituasjon - En innføring. Replikk (6 sider) Johansen, K. E. og Vetlesen A.J. (2000) Redelighet, saklighet og forskningsetikk. I: Innføring i etikk. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (kap. 11, 20 sider) Available online: Forskningsetiske retningslinjer for samfunnsvitenskap, humaniora, juss og teologi. De nasjonale forskningsetiske komiteene. [Online]: Page 9 of 30

10 PDF/Forskningsetiske%20retningslinjer%20for%20samfunnsvitenskap,%20humaniora,%20juss%20og%20teologi%20%282006%29.pdf (Innledning, del A-D og F, 28 sider) Sosiologi Compendium: Gjernes, T. (2004) Helsemodeller og forebyggende helsearbeid. Sosiologisk tidsskrift 12 (2): Hansen, M. Nordli (2005) Ulikhet i Osloskolen: Rekruttering og segregering. Tidsskrift for ungdomsforskning 5 (1): 3-26 Rogstad, J. og Solbrække, K.N. (2012) Velmenende likegyldighet? Etnisk mangfold og integrasjon i en norsk sykehuskontekst. Sosiologisk tidsskrift 04/2012 Skorstad, B. (2008). Miljøomsyn i kvardagslivet. Sosiologi i dag 38 (4): Stefansen, Hegna, Valset, von Soest og Mossige (2009) Vold mot homofil ungdom. Forekomst og fortolkning. Sosiologi i dag, 39 (2): Eide, S. B. og Skorstad, B. (2013) Diskursetikk. I: Etikk- til refleksjon og handling i sosialt arbeid. Gyldendal akademiske (Kap. 6, 13 sider) Hedberg, P. (2006) Habermas og den ideale talesituasjon - En innføring. Replikk (6 sider) Johansen, K. E. og Vetlesen A.J. (2000) Redelighet, saklighet og forskningsetikk. I: Innføring i etikk. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (kap. 11, 20 sider) Available online: Forskningsetiske retningslinjer for samfunnsvitenskap, humaniora, juss og teologi. De nasjonale forskningsetiske komiteene. [Online]: PDF/Forskningsetiske%20retningslinjer%20for%20samfunnsvitenskap,%20humaniora,%20juss%20og%20teologi%20%282006%29.pdf (Innledning, del A-D og F, 28 sider) Statsvitenskap Compendium: Bergh, Johannes og Guro Ødegård (2013), Ungdomsvalget Norsk statsvitenskapelig tidsskrift 29 (1): Bøås, Morten (2009), Pirates of Somalia ny vekstnæring i et land uten stat. Internasjonal Politikk 53 (1): Karlsen, Rune og Stine Marie Waage (2013), Et usedvanlig sterkt medium? - En eksperimentstudie av politiske TV- og radioreklamer. Tidsskrift for samfunnsforskning 53 (4): Lundberg, Kjetil G. (2013), Fra tynne beskrivelser til feite forklaringer: - Om smitteperspektivet i norsk trygdedebatt. Nytt Norsk Tidsskrift 30 (2): Nyseth, Torill (2013), Stedsutvikling i et innovasjonsperspektiv Karneval eller bare nye kostymer?, i Ringholm, toril, Håvard Teigen og Nils Aarsæther (red.), Innovative kommuner. Oslo: Cappelen Damm Akademisk (Kapittel 15) Eide, S. B. og Skorstad, B. (2013) Diskursetikk. I: Etikk- til refleksjon og handling i sosialt arbeid. Gyldendal akademiske (Kap. 6, 13 sider) Hedberg, P. (2006) Habermas og den ideale talesituasjon - En innføring. Replikk (6 sider) Johansen, K. E. og Vetlesen A.J. (2000) Redelighet, saklighet og forskningsetikk. I: Innføring i etikk. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (kap. 11, 20 sider) Available online: Forskningsetiske retningslinjer for samfunnsvitenskap, humaniora, juss og teologi. De nasjonale forskningsetiske komiteene. [Online]: PDF/Forskningsetiske%20retningslinjer%20for%20samfunnsvitenskap,%20humaniora,%20juss%20og%20teologi%20%282006%29.pdf (Innledning, del A-D og F, 28 sider) MODE OF DELIVERY Face-to-face. TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Teaching methoda and learning activities consist of a mixture of lectures, field trips, student activity, seminars and group work. Selected parts of the curriculum will be discussed in lectures and students are responsible for reviewing the whole curriculum. Students are expected to influence the content of discussions and workshops by contributing with their own suggestions and comments. In addition to compulsory teaching and assignments students follow a longitudinal writing seminar related to the two written tasks in the portfolio examination OVERLAPPING COURSES EX130S Examen philosophicum - 10 study points. EX105S Examen facultatum - 10 study points. EX152S Fundamentals of Academic Text - 10 study points. EX151S Study foundation semester - Individual, Society and Science - 30 study points. Page 10 of 30

11 COURSE EVALUATION Annual evaluations which are included in the university's quality assurance system Page 11 of 30

12 Labour Legislation RE105S The course includes the following fields of study the rules for employment and termination of employment relationship. Students should also have knowledge of the employer's management rights, the employees freedom of speech and requirements regarding the working environment. The student should also have knowledge of employees position in the event of transfer of ownership of undertakings and collective employment law. No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. LABOUR LEGISLATION RE105S ECTS Credits 20 Level Course type Undergraduate degrees Compulsory course for the one year programme in Human Resource Management. Elective course for other students. Year of study Course location Faculty Teaching language Application deadline 1st study year Bodø, Stokmarknes and Mo i Rana Faculty of Social Sciences Norwegian THOMAS BENSON Course coordinator Universitetslektor Phone: thomas.benson@nord.no Start semester Spring 2016 LEARNING OUTCOMES Students should on successful completion of the course be able to: Knowledge The Students should have thorough understanding of employment law. Students will acquire knowledge and understanding of the rules for employment and termination of employment relationship. Students should also have knowledge of the employer's management rights, the employee s freedom of speech and requirements regarding the working environment. The student should also have knowledge of employee s position in the event of transfer of ownership of undertakings and collective employment law Skills Students will demonstrate the ability to discuss and answer legal issues within individual and collective employment law. General competence Students will demonstrate the ability to acquaint themselves into employment law issues and solve them by legal methods. PREREQUISITIES General admission. Page 12 of 30

13 RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING (In Norwegian) Books: Arbeidsrettsboka, Thomas Benson, Fagbokforlaget (last edition) Reading Collections: Rettsavgjørelser i arbeidsrett Del 1, 6. utgave (available at stud bookstore on campus) Rettsavgjørelser i arbeidsrett Del 2, 5. utgave (available at stud bookstore on campus) Rettsavgjørelser i arbeidsrett Del 3, 5. utgave (available at stud bookstore on campus) MODE OF DELIVERY Teaching will be based on intensive tea TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Lectures. A voluntary test exam is organized at the end of the semester, and is given individual feedback. Students are strongly encouraged to attend this. ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS Mo - Written Examination, 6 Hours (first instance 2011 spring). OVERLAPPING COURSES RE104S Labour Law - 10 study points. RE105S-HE Labour Legislation - 10 study points. RE105S-VE Labour Legislation - 10 study points. RE114S Labour law - 10 study points. COURSE EVALUATION The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are included in the university s quality assurance system Page 13 of 30

14 Competency Management OR213S The course includes the following fields of study: personnel administration, human resource development and restructuring working life. General lectures and more specialised lectures on topics such as learning, recruitment, performance appraisal, ethics in the workplace, internationalisation and ethnic diversity at the workplace. No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. COMPETENCY MANAGEMENT OR213S ECTS Credits 10 Level Course type Undergraduate degrees A compulsory course for the Human Resource Management, one year programme and the Bachelor of Organization and Management. Elective for other students at the University of Nordland satisfying the prerequisites to take the course Year of study Course location Faculty Teaching language Application deadline 1st study year Bodø, Stokmarknes og Mo i Rana Faculty of Social Sciences Norwegian VERONICA VASSBOTN Course coordinator Universitetslektor Phone: veronica.vassbotn@nord.no Start semester Spring 2016 LEARNING OUTCOMES The purpose of this course is to give students a basic understanding of personnel management, skills development and restructuring of organisations. Students will on successful completion of the course be able to: demonstrate knowledge of personnel management development and application of modern organisations in change understand the most relevant principles and practices in order to promote learning and resource development analyse and evaluate different methods in the recruitment process understand and explain how a community in change influences the practical human resource management PREREQUISITIES General admission. Page 14 of 30

15 RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Books: Mikkelsen, Aslaug og Thomas Laudal (red.) (2014): Strategisk HRM1 Ledelse, organisasjon, strategi og regulering, Cappelen Damm Akademisk (Entire book, except chapter 5 og 7, total number of pages: 205) Mikkelsen, Aslaug og Thomas Laudal (red.) (2014): Strategisk HRM2 HMS, Etikk og internasjonale perspektiv, Cappelen Damm Akademisk (total number of pages: 570) Reccomended litterature: Kuvaas, Bård og Dysvik, Anders (2012): Lønnsomhet gjennom menneskelige ressurser - Evidensbasert HRM, Fagbokforlaget Lai, Linda (2013): Strategisk kompetanseledelse - 3. utgave Fagbokforlaget MODE OF DELIVERY Lectures. TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Lectures. ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS Bodø - Home examination, 1 Weeks (first instance 2015 autumn, last instance 2015 autumn). Mo - Home examination, 1 Weeks (first instance 2010 autumn). OVERLAPPING COURSES OR213S-HE Personnel Management, Competence Development and Organizational Change - 10 study points. OR213S-VE Personnel Management, Competence Development and Organizational Change - 10 study points. COURSE EVALUATION Annual evaluations which are included in the university s quality assurance system. Page 15 of 30

16 Organisational Psychology OR214S The course will provide an introduction to basic organizational psychology with an emphasis on management. The course covers such topics as leader roles, motivation, stress, work environment, "new" working life, restructuring amongst others No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY OR214S ECTS Credits 20 Level Course type Undergraduate degrees Compulsory course for the Human Resource Management, one year programme and the Bachelor of Organization and Management. Elective for other students at the University of Nordland who fill the prerequisites Year of study Course location Faculty Teaching language Application deadline 2nd study year Bodø, Stokmarknes and Mo i Rana Faculty of Social Sciences Norwegian PER HARALD RØDVEI Course coordinator Prodekan Phone: per.h.rodvei@nord.no Start semester Autumn 2016 LEARNING OUTCOMES The purpose of this course is to give students a basic understanding and knowledge of organizational psychology, personnel management, resource development and restructuring of organizations. Students will on successful completion of the course be able to: demonstrate knowledge of organizational psychological processes, so that students can understand, predict and influence behavior in organizations understand the various principles lying behind motivating employees PREREQUISITIES General admission Page 16 of 30

17 RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Could be changed until 15th of May 2015 (in Norwegian) Books Brochs-Haukedal,W. (2010) : Arbeids- og lederpsykologi. 8. utg. Cappelen Akademiske forlag. (alle kapitler utenom kapittel 3 ) 436 sider. Frønes, I og Brusdal, R (2000): På sporet av den nye tid: Kulturelle varsler for nær framtid. Fagbokforlaget. Kompendium OR214S Organisasjonspsykologi (siste utgave) MODE OF DELIVERY face to face TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Lectures, including individual voluntary test exam. ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS Bodø - Written examination, 6 Hours (first instance 2015 autumn). Mo - Written examination, 6 Hours (first instance 2010 autumn). OVERLAPPING COURSES OR214S-HE Organisational Psychology and Human Resource Management - 20 study points. OR214S-VE Organisational Psychology and Human Resource Management - 20 study points. COURSE EVALUATION The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are included in the university's quality assurance system Page 17 of 30

18 Honours in Occupational Health and Safety HM204H The course provides a broad introduction to a variety of topics that are central in the field of Occupational Health and Safety and the Norwegian Health, Environment and Safety legislation. The course focuses on both health promotion and the prevention of illness, injuries, accidents and social problems. Sick leave and inclusive working conditions are also central themes. Another part of this course is related to the purchase or sale of products and services which may represent a health risk, and waste management. Health, Environment and Safety legislation requires systematic activities in order to prevent health hazards, environmental disruption and pollution of the environment. Internal control has been introduced as an organizational tool. Among the main topics included in the course are: Work, working environment and the Working Environment Act Prevention and health promotion The Inclusive Workplace (The Cooperation Agreement on a More Inclusive Workplace) Organizations, management, participation and internal control regulations Psychological and social factors in the working environment Physical and chemical factors in the working environment No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. HONOURS IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY HM204H ECTS Credits 30 Level Course type Undergraduate degrees Compulsory. Year of study Course location Faculty 2nd study year Bodø Faculty of Professional Studies PER CHRISTIAN BORGEN Course coordinator Førstelektor Start semester Autumn 2016/spring 2017 Teaching language Application deadline Norwegian Phone: per.c.borgen@nord.no Page 18 of 30

19 LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, the students will: Knowledge and understanding have knowledge of key issues, theories, concepts, processes and tools concerning the field of Occupational Health and Safety have knowledge of Internal Control as an organizational tool Skills be able to explain and use the terminology of Occupational Health and Safety, and be able to communicate with others and inform others about key issues using concepts of the discipline have basic skills in the use of Internal Control as an organizational tool, and be able to participate in the implementation of systematic measures General Competence be able to apply their knowledge and skills to promote efforts to improve conditions with regard to Occupational Health and Safety PREREQUISITIES Higher Education Entrance Qualification (international students refer to NOKUTs GSU list) Language requirement Minimum completed 60 ECTS. RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE None RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Pensum består av 2163 sider og er sortert under seks ulike overskrifter, som er identiske med undervisningens seks forelesningsrekker. Det er imidlertid ingen vanntette skott mellom de ulike delene av pensum. Inndelingen er foretatt for å gjøre det lettere å finne frem i pensum. Arbeid, arbeidsmiljø og arbeidsmiljøloven (141 sider) Forebyggende og helsefremmende arbeid (149 sider) Inkluderende arbeidsliv (142 sider) Organisasjoner, ledelse, medvirkning og internkontroll (683 sider) Psykososialt arbeidsmiljø (352 sider) Fysisk-kjemisk arbeidsmiljø (696 sider) Deler av pensum oppgis med referanse til et elektronisk dokument (internettreferanse). Pensumreferanser merket med stjerne * inngår i et kompendium som er til salgs i bokhandelen Akademika ved Universitetet i Nordland. Arbeid, arbeidsmiljø og arbeidsmiljøloven (141 sider) Bernhardsen, A. Arbeidsmiljøutvalget. Håndbok for arbeid i AMU. Kap. 2. Gyldendal Norsk Forlag, sider. * Forskrift om systematisk helse-, miljø- og sikkerhetsarbeid i virksomheter (Internkontrollforskriften). PDF med brukerrettet veiledning og kommentarer. 30 sider. Forskrift om organisering, ledelse og medvirkning. 24 sider. Lov om arbeidsmiljø, arbeidstid og stillingsvern m.v. (Arbeidsmiljøloven). 60 sider. doc=/usr/www/lovdata/all/nl html&emne=arbeidsmilj ov*&& Torvatn H, Forseth U, Andersen TK. Partner for arbeidsmiljø det norske verneombudets rolle og funksjon. Sammendrag av rapporten. SINTEF Teknologi og samfunn, sider. praksis/sammendrag SINTEF A3085.pdf Forebyggende og helsefremmende arbeid (149 sider) Lillestrømerklæringen om helsefremmende arbeidsplasser. 2 sider. Mæland JG. Forebyggende helsearbeid. Folkehelsearbeid i teori og praksis. Kap. 1-3, 5-7, 9-10, Universitetsforlaget, sider. Ottawa-charteret om helsefremmende arbeid. Helsedirektoratet, sider. * Inkluderende arbeidsliv (142 sider) Evaluering av IA-avtalen ( ). Sammendrag av forskningsrapport. SINTEF Teknologi og samfunn, Avd. Helse (Solveig Osborg Ose et al.). 21 sider * Intensjonsavtale om et mer inkluderende arbeidsliv (IA-avtalen). Tilgjengelig på NAVs hjemmesider. NAV (2014) Hva er IA?. 9 Page 19 of 30

20 sider. arbeidsliv/hva er IA Lov om folketrygd (Folketrygdloven). Kap. 1-4, 8, sider. Lov om yrkesskadeforsikring. 6 sider. Markussen S. Økonomisk sykefraværsforskning: Hva vet vi, og hvor bør vi gå? I: Søkelys på arbeidslivet, Nr 1, sider. Mehlum IS. Hvor mye av sykefraværet er arbeidsrelatert? I: Tidsskrift for den norske legeforening, Nr 2, sider. seks_id= Organisasjoner, ledelse, medvirkning og internkontroll (683 sider) Bang H. Organisasjonskultur: En begrepsavklaring. I: Tidsskrift for norsk psykologforening, Nr 4, sider * Borgen PC, Lunde BV. Sykehus er en meget spesiell opplevelse. Utfordringer i HMS-arbeidet i sykehus. I: Tidsskrift for velferdsforskning, Nr 4, sider * Borgen PC, Lunde BV. Arbeidslivet som arena for folkehelsearbeid. Mål og midler i HMS-arbeidet. I: Tidsskrift for velferdsforskning, Nr 4, sider * Borgen PC. En av mine oppgaver er egentlig å selge tankene. Systematisk HMS-arbeid i sykehus som translasjonsprosess. I: Sosiologisk tidsskrift, Nr 4, sider * Jacobsen DI, Thorsvik J. Hvordan organisasjoner fungerer. Fagbokforlaget, sider. Karlsen JE. Systematisk HMS-arbeid. Høyskoleforlaget, sider. Psykososialt arbeidsmiljø (352 sider) Einarsen S, Pedersen H. Håndtering av konflikter og trakassering i arbeidslivet. Kap Gyldendal Norsk Forlag, sider. Frøyland, K. Arbeidsliv, rusmiddelbruk og forebygging. I: Sagvaag S, Sikveland B. (red.). Alkohol Arbeidsliv = Sant? Gyldendal Norsk Forlag, sider. * Johnson VJ, Hall EM. Job strain, Work Place Support, and Cardiovascular Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study of a Random Sample of the Swedish Working Population. Am J Public Health 1988; 78: sider. Karasek R, Baker D, Marxer F, Ahlbom A, Theorell T. Job decision latitude, job demands, and cardiovascular disease: A prospective study of Swedish men. Am J Public Health 1981; 71: sider. Maslach C, Schaufeli WB, Leiter MP. Job burnout. Annual Review of Psycology; 2001;52: Academic Research Library. 26 sider. * Skogstad, A. Psykososiale faktorer i arbeidet. I: Einarsen S, Skogstad A. (red.). Det gode arbeidsmiljø. 2. utgave. Fagbokforlaget, sider. * Fysisk-kjemisk arbeidsmiljø (696 sider) Arbeid som årsak til muskelskjelettlidelser. Kunnskapsstatus STAMI-rapport. Årgang 9, nr 22, sider. nid=53139&lcid=1044 Ergonomisk arbeidsmiljø. Delrapport. STAMI-rapport. Årgang 9, nr 15, sider. Forskrift om miljørettet helsevern. 11 sider. Forskrift om miljørettet helsevern i barnehager og skoler m.v. 4 sider. Johnsen LGW. Inneklima. Arbeidsmiljøforlaget, sider. Johnsen LGW. Risikovurdering. Gyldendal Norsk Forlag, sider. Langemyr A. Reduser. Om helse- og miljøfarlige kjemikalier. Tiden forlag, sider. Leira, HL. Arbeidsmedisin. Kap. 3. Gyldendal Norsk Forlag, sider * Lov om vern mot brann, eksplosjon og ulykker med farlig stoff og om brannvesenets redningsoppgaver (Brann- og eksplosjonsvernloven). 15 sider. MODE OF DELIVERY Face to face TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Lectures, seminars, and assignment work. ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS Written examination, 6 Hours (first instance 2015 autumn). Compulsory work, worth 0/100 of the grade (first instance 2015 autumn). Compulsory work, worth 0/100 of the grade (first instance 2015 autumn). Page 20 of 30

21 PRACTICE Not applicable OVERLAPPING COURSES HM300H Occupational Health and Safety - 25 study points. COURSE EVALUATION The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are included in the university s quality assurance system. Page 21 of 30

22 Introduction to qualitative and quantitative methods in social sciences ME118S The course provides an introduction to social science methods, both quantitative and qualitative. This course presents and discusses the key concepts in social science methods, methods its logical structure and how the qualitative data (interviews and observations) and quantitative data (statistics) are produced. The course includes: Development of how to create a research design The importance of a well-developedgood research question The relationship between theory and empirical work How research to produces data How data is interpreted and analyzed Differences and similarities between qualitative and quantitative methods Writing as a unique, independent thinking and analysis process No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. INTRODUCTION TO QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES ME118S ECTS Credits 10 Level Course type Undergraduate degrees Compulsory Year of study Course location Faculty 2nd study year Bodø Faculty of Social Sciences BENTE VIBECKE LUNDE Course coordinator Førsteamanuensis Start semester Spring 2017 Teaching language Application deadline Norwegian Phone: bente.v.lunde@nord.no LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, students should: Understand the creaion development of a research design Have an overview of the various social science methods Know the contents of various methods and analytical approaches Be able to explain key concepts and approaches Be able to understand and assess the ethical challenges associated with different methods Be able to master the relevant scientific tools, techniques and forms of expression Be able to reflect on their professional practice and adjust this under supervision Be able to plan and conduct a simple research task Be able to read social science literature, as well as presentations of research in media with a better ability to understand and critically evaluate the results presented PREREQUISITIES Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or real life and work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations. RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE A good grasp of mathematics will be an advantage. Page 22 of 30

23 RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Dag Ingvar Jacobsen (2015). Hvordan gjennomføre undersøkelser? Innføring i samfunnsvitenskapelig metode. 3. utgave. Oslo: Cappelen Damm Akademisk. Kapittel 1 tom kapittel 11 (s = 234). Tove Thagaard (2013). Systematikk og innlevelse. En innføring i kvalitativ metode. 4. utgave. Fagbokforlaget. Kapittel 2 tom kapittel 9 (s = 194 sider). Kristen Ringdal (2013). Enhet og mangfold. Samfunnsvitenskapelig forskning og kvantitativ metode, 3. utgave. Fagbokforlaget. Kapittel 1, 2, 4, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, part of 16 og 17 (ca. 195 sider). In total: 623 pages MODE OF DELIVERY The education will be given as a combination of Llectures, and seminars and computer lab training. Precense at the computer lab training is mandatory. The lectures give an introduction to key topics, while in the seminars the students gain experience and training in research design. At the computer lab training the students will be introduced to basic statistical analysis performed in SPSS. The lab training will in total be approximately 6-8 hours. OVERLAPPING COURSES ME119S Introductory Courses in qualitative and quantitative methods in Social Science - 10 study points. ME123S Introduction to Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Social Science - 10 study points Generell sosiologi og sosiologisk analyse - 10 study points. ME118LS Introduction to qualitative and quantitative methods in social sciences - 10 study points. ME224F Social science research methods - 10 study points. COURSE EVALUATION The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are included in the university's quality assurance system. Page 23 of 30

24 Fundamental Management control 1 BE119E Course contents: The financial statements as a source of information, Introduction to Accounting Rules and principles, The accounting system, Documentation of business transactions, Basic accounting analysis, Investment and capital calculations and budgeting, Preparation of basic liquidity, income statement and balance budgets. No costs except semester registration fee and course literature. FUNDAMENTAL MANAGEMENT CONTROL 1 BE119E ECTS Credits 15 Level Course type Undergraduate degrees Compulsory Start semester Autumn 2017 Year of study Course location Faculty Teaching language Application deadline 3rd study year Bodø, Campus Helgeland, Campus Vesterålen Bodø Graduate School of Business HALVARD HALVORSEN Course coordinator Emeritus halvard.halvorsen@nord.no LEARNING OUTCOMES After the course is completed, the student will have the following: Knowledge The student will have insight into the financial account structure and framework have an understanding of key accounting measurement problems have a good understanding of cost variability and relevance for different decision situations understand the strengths and weaknesses of the different costing models. understand the necessity of prioritizing at scarcity of inputs understand if budgeting is necessary or desirable know the basis for the time value of money and how this affects investment decisions be familiar with the use of performance management instruments Skills The student will be able to conduct a basic analysis of financial statements prepare estimates for cost recovery and contribution method implement cost, volume and revenue analysis conduct calculations for optimal product selection conduct basic investment calculations, capital calculation and prepare the most common budgets use performance management instruments General competence The student will have a basic overview of the most common financial management methods employed in companies and organizations be a qualified team participant in the maintenance and development of an organization's financial management systems Page 24 of 30

25 RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE Knowledge equivalent to mathematics from High School. RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING (In Norwegian only) Trond Kristoffersen: Årsregnskapet - en grunnleggende innføring. Siste utgave (= 3. utg.) Fagbokforlaget. ISBN Kjell Gunnar Hoff: Grunnleggende bedriftsøkonomisk analyse. Siste utgave (= 6. utg.) Universitetsforlaget. ISBN Kjell Gunnar Hoff: Driftsregnskap og budsjettering. Siste utgave. Ivar Bredesen: Investering og finansiering. Gyldendal Akademiske, siste utgave. The reading list is subject to amendments at semester start. MODE OF DELIVERY Face-to-face, combined with online learning TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Lectures, group work, voluntary exercises. ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS Hjemmeeksamen, 6 Hours (first instance 2013 autumn). Mo-Hjemmeeksamen, 6 Hours (first instance 2013 autumn). Stokmarknes-Hjemmeeksamen, 6 Hours (first instance 2013 autumn). OVERLAPPING COURSES BE113E Introduction to financial accounting - 4 study points. BE114E Financial analysis - 5 study points. BE206E Corporate Finance - 3 study points. BE207E Cost Accounting and Budgeting - 3 study points. BE117E Business Analysis and Accounting - 9 study points. BE118E Cost accounting, budgetting, finance and investment - 6 study points. COURSE EVALUATION The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are included in the university s quality assurance system. Page 25 of 30