Course Guide Development and Organisational Change

Wolverhampton Business SchoolPostgraduate Diploma Human ResourceDevelopment and Organisational ChangeCourse Guide

2018-19September

About this guide

This is your course guide. It provides the basic but fundamental information about your course of study. Thisguide is yours for the duration of the course, we don’t re-issue it annually and if any information containedwithin were to change then we will write to you to explain so.

In particular, if any important aspects relating to your modules were to change then we will inform you inaccordance with the Code of Practice for the Management of Changes to Modules and Courses. The teachingand support teams which you will get to know over time will refer to this guide – it will be useful to you andwe advise you to make good use of it throughout your studies.

The Course Guide should be read in conjunction with the more general sources of information which relate toall students at the University. The Student Handbook is a very detailed reference point for all issues relating toyour studies which aren’t specific to just your particular course. You might also want to refer to the StudentCharter; the University’s Policies and Regulations and the University Assessment Handbook documents whichwill provide you with all of the information that we think you will need for your period of study here.

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Welcome from the Course Leader

On behalf of the teaching and support teams from Postgraduate Diploma Human Resource Development andOrganisational Change course, I would like to extend to you a very warm welcome to the University ofWolverhampton, and in particular your campus.

My name is Nicky Adams and I am the course leader for your Postgraduate Diploma Human ResourceDevelopment and Organisational Change course and alongside your personal tutor, will be your main point ofcontact over the duration of your studies. My contact details are below – please don’t hesitate to get in touch ifyou need any support or guidance.

The successes which you will achieve whilst at the University are based upon a partnership between the

expertise and support from the staff here and the effort you put into learning. We welcome students who areeager to think for themselves, to take control of their own learning and who are ready to get involved indeveloping the skills required in a highly competitive job market. Make the most of the wide range ofopportunities available to you.

Studying at University can be difficult, and for many of you the transition into University life will bechallenging. However we will support you throughout your course, particularly whilst you develop into anindependent learner over the course of your first year with us.

We believe it is important that you are encouraged to make your own contribution to the effective operationand development of your chosen course. We hope that you might consider acting as a Course Representativeduring some of your time with us to help the University continue to improve your experience.

I would like to wish you every success with your studies. We look forward to working with you and hope thatyou enjoy your time with us.

Nicky Adams

Course Management and Staff Involvement

RoleRole NameName SpecialismSpecialism eMaileMail Tel. Ext.Tel. Ext. RoomRoom

Head of Department Dr Janet Firth [email protected] 3663 MN121

Course Leader Mr Steven Rogers [email protected] 3638 MN204

Course Leader Mrs Nicky Adams [email protected] 3651 MN206

Educational Aims of the Course

The aim of the Postgraduate Diploma Human Resource Development and Organisational Change is to enableyou to operate in a middle to senior strategic management HR/HRDOC advanced practitioner role, or as amiddle to senior line manager or consultant. It will enable you to make contributions to the development ofan organisation, particularly in the arena of organisational development, change and transition.

As a student on this part time Diploma in HRDOC you will have the opportunity to initiate or improve yourcritical understanding of complex managerial, HR, HRD and organisational change issues. The course willdevelop the knowledge, skills and attributes appropriate to middle and senior management and advancedpractitioners in the HRD field.

The course will help you to develop leadership skills, management competency and HR skills appropriate tomiddle and senior management and advanced practitioners engaged in organisational change anddevelopment. It will support development of an informed approach to professional practice.

What makes this programme distinctive?

UWBS currently holds devolved status from CIPD, which enables you to gain a professional CIPD qualificationwhilst studying for the PG Diploma HRDOC.

The course covers a range of topics in the field of HR including, Leadership, Talent Development, ChangeManagement, Organisational Development and Coaching and Mentoring. Each level of the programme isaligned to the national standards for the profession, and is endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Personneland Development (CIPD). Completion of the course enables students to apply for professional CharteredMembership or Fellowship of the CIPD.

Course Structure

September (Part-time)September (Part-time)

Year 1Year 1

Postgraduate part-time students will normally study 60 credits in year 1 and 60 credits in the following year.

ModuleModule TitleTitle CreditsCredits PeriodPeriod TypeType

7HR004 Organisational Change and Development 20 SEM1 Core

7HR016 Learning and Talent Development 20 SEM2 Core

7HR015 Understanding and Implementing Coaching and Mentoring 20 SEM1 Core

September (Part-time)September (Part-time)

Year 2Year 2

Postgraduate part-time students will normally study 60 credits in year 1 and 60 credits in the following year.

ModuleModule TitleTitle CreditsCredits PeriodPeriod TypeType

7HR001 Investigating a Business Issue from an HR Perspective 20 INYR Core

7HR005 Human Resource Management in Context 20 SEM2 Core

7HR003 Leading, Managing and Developing People 20 SEM1 Core

7MG002 Dissertation Project 60 CRYRA Core

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning OutcomeLearning Outcome Contributing ModulesContributing Modules

PGCert Course Learning Outcome 1 PGCert Course Learning Outcome 1 (PGCCLO1)(PGCCLO1)

"Demonstrate a systematic understanding ofknowledge, and a critical awareness of currentproblems and/or new insights, much of which isat, or informed by, the forefront of your academicdiscipline, field of study or area of professionalpractice with a conceptual understanding thatenables the student: 1. to evaluate criticallycurrent research and advanced scholarship in thediscipline. 2.to evaluate methodologies anddevelop critiques of them and, where appropriate,to propose new hypotheses."

7HR001 Investigating a Business Issue from an HR Perspective7HR003 Leading, Managing and Developing People7HR005 Human Resource Management in Context


"Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding oftechniques applicable to your own research oradvanced scholarship and ability to continue toadvance your knowledge and understanding, andto develop new skills to a high level."

7HR005 Human Resource Management in Context


"Demonstrate originality in the application ofknowledge, together with a practicalunderstanding of how established techniques ofresearch and enquiry are used to create andinterpret knowledge in the discipline."

7HR001 Investigating a Business Issue from an HR Perspective7HR003 Leading, Managing and Developing People7HR005 Human Resource Management in Context


"Ability to deal with complex issues bothsystematically and creatively, make soundjudgements in the absence of complete data, andcommunicate your conclusions clearly tospecialist and non-specialist audiences."

7HR001 Investigating a Business Issue from an HR Perspective7HR003 Leading, Managing and Developing People


"Demonstrate self-direction and originality intackling and solving problems, and actautonomously in planning and implementingtasks at a professional or equivalent level."

7HR001 Investigating a Business Issue from an HR Perspective


Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skillsnecessary for employment requiring: 1. theexercise of initiative and personal responsibility2. decision-making in complex and unpredictablesituations 3. the independent learning abilityrequired for continuing professionaldevelopment.

7HR003 Leading, Managing and Developing People

PGDip Course Learning Outcome 1 PGDip Course Learning Outcome 1 (PGDCLO1)(PGDCLO1)

Critically evaluate contemporary organisations interms of their principal operating environments.

7HR004 Organisational Change and Development7HR015 Understanding and Implementing Coaching and Mentoring


Critically analyse how learning and talentdevelopment strategies are organised.

7HR004 Organisational Change and Development7HR016 Learning and Talent Development


Identify and justify a business issue that is ofstrategic relevance to the organisation in terms ofresearch.

7HR004 Organisational Change and Development7HR016 Learning and Talent Development


Analyse and critically evaluate the historical andtheoretical basis of organisational designs andtheir development in terms of their value andcontribution to organisational life.

7HR004 Organisational Change and Development


"Critically evaluate the practice, relevance andcontribution of HRM and HRD to organisationalsuccess and effective change management usingmajor contemporary research and debates in thefield of HR."

7HR004 Organisational Change and Development


"Understand, analyse and evaluate coaching andmentoring in organisations."

7HR015 Understanding and Implementing Coaching and Mentoring7HR016 Learning and Talent Development

PSRB

HR003P34UV (Part-time Day and Evening)

Professional Accreditation Body:Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

Accrediting Body:Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

Accreditation Statement:Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

ApprovedApproved StartStart Expected EndExpected End RenewalRenewal

26/Apr/2011 26/Apr/2011 31/Aug/2020 01/Sep/2020

Employability in the Curriculum

The CIPD is the foremost HR Institute in the world, and for anyone wishing to pursue or further their careerwithin the field of HR or HRDOC, it is essential that a CIPD postgraduate qualification is obtained for thoseleading change and developing people in organisations.

Most organisations who recruit HR professionals require applicants to either hold a CIPD qualification or bestudying to achieve one.

International, National and Local recruitment to the field of HR is a growing industry and as such competitionfor employment is high. Our programme is a robust programme that has been highly commended by the CIPDfor many years. More recently the HRDOC pathway has been subject to nationally recognised awards forteaching innovation and programme innovation.

There are elements of training design and delivery incorporated within the programme, so as to enablestudents to be able to plan and prepare a business case for selling new ideas, concepts and products within anorganisation. The core disciplines of internal and external marketing presentations are identical.

This course is essential for anyone engaged in the development of Organisations through staff andstakeholders in current and future economic climates of change. Failure to understand the underpinningtheories and practice of HRDOC will result in organisations failing to work in a proactive manner, becomeleaner and fitter, and maximise its human resource effectively and efficiently.

Graduates from the Postgraduate Diploma HRDOC award should be able to operate effectively in strategic rolesor in positions of strategic influence, but bring higher levels of expertise to bear than previously. They shouldalso be able to move up their organisational hierarchy more quickly, or alternatively seek and secureemployment in another organisation at a higher level, or set themselves up as an independent consultant

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

A variety of interactive learning activities will support the achievement of the course learning outcomes.Learning will involve both classroom engagement and out of classroom activities including the use of blendedlearning environments. Flexible and interactive e-learning opportunities (including CANVAS and PebblePad)will be a feature of learning. Personal reflection and collaborative learning will be vital components of thiscourse and students will be expected to participate fully.

Students will encounter a number of learning activities during a variety of formal lectures, seminars andtutorials. The course will make use of case studies, problem solving activities, discussions (both structured

and unstructured), action learning sets, evaluation of online and documentary resources and guest speakerinputs.

Students will be expected, and directed, to read from a range of sources, including academic journals. Studentswill work autonomously as well as interactively within group exercises. In order to progress and showknowledge and skill at Master’s level requires a significant amount of self directed as well as lecturer directedreading and this forms a significant part of this course.

Both formative and summative assessment tasks will enhance opportunities for learning.

Learning activities will encompass a number of approaches that are designed to ensure a holistic overview ofthe subject matter. These will typically include;

researchcritical analysisethical approaches to key issuessystematic problem solvingpresentation of resultsgroup dynamics and team activitiesCPD and critical self evaluation

The course covers a range of topics in the field of HR including, Leadership, Talent Development, ChangeManagement, Organisational Development and Coaching and Mentoring. Each level of the programme isaligned to the national standards for the profession, and is endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Personneland Development (CIPD). Completion of the course enables students to apply for professional CharteredMembership or Fellowship of the CIPD.

It is essential that you become a student member of the CIPD in order to gain the appropriate membership oncompletion of your studies. The appropriate form will be supplied at the beginning of your course of study.

Reference Points

CIPD Professional Standards Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (2015) Masters awards in Business and Management:programme framework (benchmark)FHEQ (2006) Framework for Higher Education QualificationsEquality Act (2010).

Academic Regulations Exemptions

Section 1.2.3 - Exemption permitting the delivery of module 7HR001 (Investigating a Business Issue from a HRPerspective) over a whole academic year with module content taught during Semester 1, supervision duringSemester 2 and the assessment submission during Semester 3.

Approved by AFRSC (17/6/2011).

Support with your studies

University Learning Centres are the key source of academic information for students providing access to:

Physical library resources (books, journal, DVDs etc.)Study areas to allow students to study in the environment that suits them best: Social areas, quiet andsilent areas.

A wide range of online information sources, including eBooks, e-journals and subject databasesAcademic skills support via the Skills for Learning programmeStudents on campus can attend workshops or ask for one-to-one help on a range of skills such asacademic writing and referencing.Dedicated Subject Pages to enable you to explore key online information sources that are recommendedfor their studies.Physical access to local libraries both in UK and overseas via SCONUL and WorldCat agreements

We also strongly advise you to download to “MyWLV” student app. MyWLV is a single point of personalisedaccess to the variety of systems the University offers. This includes pulling through relevant information (e.g.deadlines, timetables) and linking to underlying systems.

Leave of Absence:

The University allows breaks in learning of up to two years and there is a process for applying for a leave ofabsence, which can be accessed through your e:Vision account. Initially you will need to apply for the leave ofabsence, which could be for medical, parental or personal reasons. A short-term absence, such as annual leave,must not be recorded as a break. The course leader will consider, and where appropriate agree, the leave ofabsence application. A return date will be identified and agreed for a suitable point in the programme.Additional course fees may be incurred as a result of a leave of absence and you are advised to discuss thiswith the Faculty Student Services team prior to application.

Course Specific Support

In providing flexible and interactive e-learning opportunities to meet student needs, e-learning componentswill be designed to form an integral feature of the learning, teaching and support. VLE provides a platform fordoing this and will be the primary focus of the online supported learning dimension of the module. In additionto making use of the online databases and other software resources available through LIS and ITS, studentswill be encouraged to consider the potential benefits of using Pebble Pad as a practical aid to research activity.

A Personal Tutor is allocated to every student. Personal Tutors maintain regular communication (virtualand/or face-to-face) with each of their designated tutees. Follow up meetings are arranged with students whoare not making satisfactory progress or who are at risk of withdrawal. Personal Tutors assist students in theirpersonal and academic development, planning and progression as well as offering students advice andguidance to help them liaise with other staff and support facilities in their school and the University,including study skills support.

The Course Leader will monitor the academic and experiential quality of the Course through Award Boards,focus groups and other channels. Course Leader also supports and directs students proactively on the Course,both collectively and individually, and respond to inquiries and requests from students with regard to theacademic programme of study.

Special Needs Tutor liaises with the Student Enabling Centre (SEC) regarding provision for specific disabledstudents & disseminates information from the SEC on the needs of specific disabled students. The SpecialNeeds Tutor also monitor requests for, and provision of, specific examination and assessment arrangements,publicise SNT ‘surgery’ arrangements and make available time to meet with individual disabled students toenable them to discuss their own school-specific disability issues where necessary. The tutor takes a pro-active role in monitoring the welfare and academic progress of disabled students within the school.

Contact Hours

In higher education, the term ‘contact hours’ is used very broadly, to refer to the amount of time that youspend learning in contact with teaching or associated staff, when studying for a particular course.

This time provides you with the support in developing your subject knowledge and skills, and opportunitiesto develop and reflect on your own, independent learning. Contact time can take a wide variety of forms

depending on your subject, as well as where and how you are studying. Some of the most common examplesare:

lecturesseminarstutorialsproject supervisionsdemonstrationspractical classes and workshopssupervised time in a studio/workshopfieldworkexternal visitswork-based learning (including placements)scheduled virtual interaction with tutor such as on line, skype, telephone

In UK higher education, you as the student take primary responsibility for your own learning. In this context,contact time with teaching and associated staff is there to help shape and guide your studies. It may be usedto introduce new ideas and equip you with certain knowledge or skills, demonstrate practical skills for you topractise independently, offer guidance on project work, or to provide personalised feedback.

Alongside contact time, private or independent study is therefore very significant. This is the time that youspend learning without direct supervision from, or contact with, a member of staff. It might includebackground reading, preparation for seminars or tutorials, follow-up work, wider practice, the completion ofassignments, revision, and so on.

50 Day Engagement:

You will be withdrawn from the University if you fail to engage with the academic requirements of yourcourse of study, within 50 days of the course start date, following repeated and reasonable attempts by theUniversity to contact you.

Course Specific Health and Safety Issues

No specific health and safety issues have been recorded for this provision, but should this change your CourseLeader will make you aware of this and provide relevant guidance as appropriate.

Course Fact File

Hierarchy of Awards:Hierarchy of Awards: Postgraduate Diploma Human Resource Development and Organisational Change Postgraduate Certificate Human Resources University Statement of Credit University Statement of Credit

Course Codes:Course Codes: HR003P34UV Part-time Day and Evening 2 Years

Awarding Body / Institution:Awarding Body / Institution: University of Wolverhampton

School / Institute:School / Institute: Wolverhampton Business School

Category of Partnership:Category of Partnership: Not delivered in partnership

Location of Delivery:Location of Delivery: University of Wolverhampton

Teaching Institution:Teaching Institution: University of Wolverhampton

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