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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
Faculty
Start semester
Autumn 2016
Campus
Teaching language
Norwegian
Application deadline
Faculty of Social Sciences
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 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
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Programme overview 1ST STUDY YEAR
OVERVIEW
Autumn 2016
Mandatory courses 165 ECTS Credits
Study foundation semester - Individual, Society and Science EX150S
30 SP
Bacherlor Thesis 15 ECTS Credits Spring 2017 Labour Legislation RE105S
20 SP
Competency Management OR213S
10 SP
2ND STUDY YEAR Autumn 2017 Organisational Psychology OR214S
20 SP
Honours in Occupational Health and Safety (1/2) HM204H
30 SP
Spring 2018 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 2018 Fundamental Management control 1 BE119E
15 SP
Marketing and strategy MF105E
15 SP
Spring 2019 Fundamental Management control 2 BE120E
15 SP
Bachelors Thesis HR200S
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15 SP
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". Work can also be assessed as "passed", "not passed", "approved" and "not approved".Refer to applicable legislation, rules and regulations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS Refer to applicable legislation, regulations and related guidelines
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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:
[email protected]) 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
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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 as well as 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: a) Democracy, power and participation b) Norwegian society: welfare state and working life c) Ethics d) Theories of knowledge and science No costs except semester registration fee and course literature.
STUDY FOUNDATION SEMESTER - INDIVIDUAL, SOCIETY AND SCIENCE EX150S ECTS Credits
30
Year of study
1st study year
Level
Undergraduate degrees
Course location
Bodø
Faculty
Faculty of Social Sciences
Teaching language
Norwegian
Course type
Start semester
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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. Autumn 2016
Application deadline
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
MODE OF DELIVERY Face-to-face.
TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Teaching methods and learning activities consist of a mixture of lectures, 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. The following parts of the teaching are mandatory a) Introduction b) Tuesday seminars c) Academic text
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ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS Compound evaluation (first instance 2016 autumn). Compulsory attendance 1 , worth 0/6 of the grade (first instance 2016 autumn). Compulsory attendance 2, worth 0/6 of the grade (first instance 2016 autumn). Compulsory attendance 3, worth 0/6 of the grade (first instance 2016 autumn). Portfolio, worth 2/6 of the grade (first instance 2016 autumn). Written examination, 4 Hours. Worth 2/6 of the grade (first instance 2016 autumn). Oral examination, 30 Minutes. Worth 2/6 of the grade (first instance 2016 autumn).
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. EX150LS Study foundation semester - Individual, Society and Science - 30 study points.
COURSE EVALUATION Annual evaluations which are included in the university's quality assurance system
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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
Year of study
1st study year
Level
Undergraduate degrees
Course location
Bodø and Mo i Rana
Faculty
Faculty of Social Sciences
Teaching language
Norwegian
Course type
Start semester
Compulsory course for the one year programme in Human Resource Management. Elective course for other students.
Application deadline
THOMAS BENSON Course coordinator Universitetslektor Phone: 99276737 E-mail:
[email protected]
Spring 2017
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.
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RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Books: Arbeidsrettsboka, Thomas Benson, Fagbokforlaget (last edition) Norges Lover - Siste utgave - (Studentutgaven) - evnt Særtrykk av aktuelle lover Compendium: Rettsavgjørelser i arbeidsrett Del 1, siste utgave (selges på studentbokhandelen på Campus) Rettsavgjørelser i arbeidsrett Del 2, siste utgave (selges på studenbokhandelen på Campus) Rettsavgjørelser i arbeidsrett Del 3, siste utgave (selges på studenbokhandelen på 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 Bodø - Written Examination, 6 Hours (first instance 2016 spring). Mo - Written Examination, 6 Hours (first instance 2011 spring). Vesterålen - Written Examination, 6 Hours (first instance 2016 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
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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 O R 2 1 3 S ECTS Credits
10
Year of study
1st study year
Level
Undergraduate degrees
Course location
Bodø, Stokmarknes og Mo i Rana
Course type
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
Faculty
Faculty of Social Sciences
Teaching language
Norwegian
Start semester
VERONICA VASSBOTN Course coordinator Universitetslektor Phone: +47 75 51 75 48 E-mail:
[email protected]
Application deadline
Spring 2017
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.
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RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Books: Mikkelsen, Aslaug og Thomas Laudal (red.) (2014): Strategisk HRM2 HMS, Etikk og internasjonale perspektiv, Cappelen Damm Akademisk (antall sider: 570) Recommended literature: Kuvaas, Bård og Dysvik, Anders (2012): Lønnsomhet gjennom menneskelige ressurser - Evidensbasert HRM, Fagbokforlaget Lai, Linda (2013): Strategisk kompetanseledelse - 3. utgave Fagbokforlaget Compendium:
MODE OF DELIVERY Lectures.
TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Lectures.
ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS Bodø - Home examination, 1 Weeks (first instance 2015 autumn). Mo - Home examination, 1 Weeks (first instance 2010 autumn). Vesterålen - Home examination, 1 Weeks (first instance 2015 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.
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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
Year of study
2nd study year
Level
Undergraduate degrees
Course location
Bodø, Stokmarknes and Mo i Rana
Course type
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
Faculty
Faculty of Social Sciences
Teaching language
Norwegian
Start semester
Application deadline
ELISABET CARINE LJUNGGREN Course coordinator Professor Phone: +47 75 51 75 73 E-mail:
[email protected]
Autumn 2017
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
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RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Books: Brochs-Haukedal,W. (2010) : Arbeids- og lederpsykologi. 8. utg. Cappelen Akademiske forlag. (alle kapitler utenom kapittel 3 ) 436 sider. Skorstad, E. (2002): Organisasjonsformer: kontinuitet eller forandring. Gyldendal Akademiske forlag.
Compendium: OR214S Organisasjonspsykologi (last edition)
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). Vesterålen - Written examination, 6 Hours (first instance 2015 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
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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
Year of study
2nd study year
Level
Undergraduate degrees
Course location
Bodø
Faculty
Course type
Compulsory.
Faculty of Professional Studies
Start semester
Autumn 2017/spring 2018
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Teaching language Application deadline
Norwegian
PER CHRISTIAN BORGEN Course coordinator Førstelektor Phone: +47 75 51 75 59 E-mail:
[email protected]
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 The syllabus consists of 2163 pages and is sorted under six different headings, which are identical with the educational six lecture series.The division is made to make it easier to find the correct syllabus to each lecture.
Arbeid, arbeidsmiljø og arbeidsmiljøloven (141 pages) Forebyggende og helsefremmende arbeid (149 pages) Inkluderende arbeidsliv (142 pages) Organisasjoner, ledelse, medvirkning og internkontroll (683 pages) Psykososialt arbeidsmiljø (352 pages) Fysisk-kjemisk arbeidsmiljø (696 pages) Deler av pensum oppgis med referanse til et elektronisk dokument (internettreferanse).
Syllabus References marked with an * are included in a compendium that is for sale in the bookstore Akademika.
Arbeid, arbeidsmiljø og arbeidsmiljøloven (141 sider) Bernhardsen, A. Arbeidsmiljøutvalget. Håndbok for arbeid i AMU. Kap. 2. Gyldendal Norsk Forlag, 2014. 18 pages. * Forskrift om systematisk helse-, miljø- og sikkerhetsarbeid i virksomheter (Internkontrollforskriften). PDF med brukerrettet veiledning og kommentarer. 30 pages. http://www.arbeidstilsynet.no/forskrift.html?tid=78002 Forskrift om organisering, ledelse og medvirkning. 24 pages. http://www.arbeidstilsynet.no/forskrift.html?tid=236077 Lov om arbeidsmiljø, arbeidstid og stillingsvern m.v. (Arbeidsmiljøloven). 60 pages. http://www.lovdata.no/cgi-wift/wiftldles? doc=/usr/www/lovdata/all/nl-20050617-062.html&emne=arbeidsmiljov*&& Torvatn H, Forseth U, Andersen TK. Partner for arbeidsmiljø ¿ det norske verneombudets rolle og funksjon. Sammendrag av rapporten. SINTEF Teknologi og samfunn, 2007. 9 pages. www.sintef.org/upload/Teknologi_og_samfunn/Ny praksis/Sammendrag SINTEF A3085.pdf Forebyggende og helsefremmende arbeid (149 pages) Lillestrømerklæringen om helsefremmende arbeidsplasser. 2 pages. Mæland JG. Forebyggende helsearbeid. Folkehelsearbeid i teori og praksis. Kap. 1-3, 5-7, 9-10, 12-15. Universitetsforlaget, 2010. 143 pages. Ottawa-charteret om helsefremmende arbeid. Helsedirektoratet, 1987. 4 pages. *
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Inkluderende arbeidsliv (142 pages) Evaluering av IA-avtalen (2010-2013). Sammendrag av forskningsrapport. SINTEF Teknologi og samfunn, Avd. Helse (Solveig Osborg Ose et al.). 21 pages * http://www.regjeringen.no/nb/dep/asd/dok/rapporter_planer/rapporter/2013/evaluering-av-ia-avtalen-2010-2013.html?id=737668 Intensjonsavtale om et mer inkluderende arbeidsliv 2014 ¿ 2018 (IA-avtalen). Tilgjengelig på NAVs hjemmesider. NAV (2014) ¿Hva er IA?¿. 9 pages.https://www.nav.no/Arbeid/Inkluderende arbeidsliv/Hva er IA Lov om folketrygd (Folketrygdloven). Kap. 1 - 4, 8, 10 - 14. 82 pages. http://www.lovdata.no/all/nl-19970228-019.html Lov om yrkesskadeforsikring. 6 pages. Markussen S. Økonomisk sykefraværsforskning: Hva vet vi, og hvor bør vi gå? I: Søkelys på arbeidslivet, Nr 1, 2007. 20 pages. http://www.samfunnsforskning.no/nor/Tidsskrifter/Soekelys-paa-arbeidslivet/Tidligere-utgivelseri-fulltekst/2007 Mehlum IS. Hvor mye av sykefraværet er arbeidsrelatert? I: Tidsskrift for den norske legeforening, Nr 2, 2011. 4 pages. http://www.tidsskriftet.no/?seks_id=2066197
Organisasjoner, ledelse, medvirkning og internkontroll (683 spages Bang H. Organisasjonskultur: En begrepsavklaring. I: Tidsskrift for norsk psykologforening, Nr 4, 2013. 10 pages * Borgen PC, Lunde BV. ¿Sykehus er en meget spesiell opplevelse¿. Utfordringer i HMS-arbeidet i sykehus. I: Tidsskrift for velferdsforskning, Nr 4, 2007. 12 pages* Borgen PC, Lunde BV. Arbeidslivet som arena for folkehelsearbeid. Mål og midler i HMS-arbeidet. I: Tidsskrift for velferdsforskning, Nr 4, 2009. 12 pages* Borgen PC. ¿En av mine oppgaver er egentlig å selge tankene¿. Systematisk HMS-arbeid i sykehus som translasjonsprosess. I: Sosiologisk tidsskrift, Nr 4, 2012. 23 pages * Jacobsen DI, Thorsvik J. Hvordan organisasjoner fungerer. Fagbokforlaget, 2013. 449 pages. Karlsen JE. Systematisk HMS-arbeid. Høyskoleforlaget, 2010. 177 pages.
Psykososialt arbeidsmiljø (352 pages) Einarsen S, Pedersen H. Håndtering av konflikter og trakassering i arbeidslivet. Kap. 1 ¿ 9. Gyldendal Norsk Forlag, 2007. 250 pages. Frøyland, K. ¿Arbeidsliv, rusmiddelbruk og forebygging¿. I: Sagvaag S, Sikveland B. (red.). Alkohol Arbeidsliv = Sant? Gyldendal Norsk Forlag, 2014. 31 pages. * 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; 78:1336-1342. 7 sider. http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/picrender.fcgi?artid=1349434&blobtype=pdf 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; 71:694-705. 12 pages. http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/picrender.fcgi?artid=1619770&blobtype=pdf Maslach C, Schaufeli WB, Leiter MP. Job burnout. Annual Review of Psycology; 2001;52: 397-422. Academic Research Library. 26 pages. * Skogstad, A. ¿Psykososiale faktorer i arbeidet¿. I: Einarsen S, Skogstad A. (red.). Det gode arbeidsmiljø. 2. utgave. Fagbokforlaget, 2011. 26 pages. * Fysisk-kjemisk arbeidsmiljø (696 pages) Arbeid som årsak til muskelskjelettlidelser. Kunnskapsstatus 2008. STAMI-rapport. Årgang 9, nr 22, 2008. 88 pages. www.stami.no/? nid=53139&lcid=1044 Ergonomisk arbeidsmiljø. Delrapport. STAMI-rapport. Årgang 9, nr 15, 2008. 37 sider. www.stami.no/?nid=35278&lcid=1044 Forskrift om miljørettet helsevern. 11 pages. http://www.lovdata.no/cgi-wift/ldles?doc=/sf/sf/sf-20030425-0486.html Forskrift om miljørettet helsevern i barnehager og skoler m.v. 4 sider. http://www.lovdata.no/cgi-wift/ldles?doc=/sf/sf/sf-19951201-0928.html Johnsen LGW. Inneklima. Arbeidsmiljøforlaget, 2002. 130 pages. Johnsen LGW. Risikovurdering. Gyldendal Norsk Forlag, 2009. 157 pages. Langemyr A. Reduser. Om helse- og miljøfarlige kjemikalier. Tiden forlag, 2003. 190 pages. Leira, HL. Arbeidsmedisin. Kap. 3. Gyldendal Norsk Forlag, 2011. 64 pages * Lov om vern mot brann, eksplosjon og ulykker med farlig stoff og om brannvesenets redningsoppgaver (Brann- og eksplosjonsvernloven). 15 pages. http://www.lovdata.no/all/nl-20020614-020.html
MODE OF DELIVERY Face to face
TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Lectures, seminars, and assignment work.
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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).
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.
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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.
I N T R O D U C T I O N T O Q U A L I T A T I V E A N D Q U A N T I T A T I V E M E T H O D S I N S O C I A L S C I E N C E S ME118S ECTS Credits
10
Year of study
2nd study year
Level
Undergraduate degrees
Course location
Bodø
Faculty
Faculty of Social Sciences
Teaching language
Norwegian
Course type
Compulsory
Start semester
Spring 2018
Application deadline
BENTE VIBECKE LUNDE Course coordinator Førsteamanuensis Phone: +47 75 51 74 58 E-mail:
[email protected]
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.
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RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Books: Asbjørn Johannessen, Per Arne Tufte og Line Christoffersen (2016). Introduksjon til samfunnsvitenskapelig metode, 5. utgave. Abstract forlag AS. Del I Metoderefleksjon, del II Kvalitativ tilnærming ¿ tekstenes tale, del III Kvantitativ tilnærming ¿ tallenes tale, del IV Slutningsstatistikk: Å generalisere fra utvalg til populasjon (Hele boka 439 sider). Compendium: *Kristen Ringdal (2013) Enhet og mangfold. Fagbokforlaget: Kap 2. s. 51-62, Kap 5. s. 103-109, Kap. 9. s. 200-214, Kap 11. Hele kapitelet, Kap. 15. Hele kapittelet (65 sider). *Gunn Elisabeth Birkelund (2010). Likestilling? En undersøkelse om kjønn og ledelse. I Album, D., Hansen, M.N., Widerberg,K. (red). (2010) Metodene våre. Eksempler fra samfunnsvitenskapelig forskning. Universitesforlaget. (s. 141-154) (13 s.) Jon Ivar Elstad (2010). Spørreskjemaundersøkelsens fallgruber. I Album, D., Hansen, M.N., Widerberg,K. (red). (2010). Metodene våre. Eksempler fra samfunnsvitenskapelig forskning. Universitesforlaget. (s. 155-169) (14 s.). *Vesa Leppänen (2011). Sosialt samspill: å ta opp og tolke telefonsamtaler. I Katrine Fangen, Ann-Mari Sellerberg (red) (2011). Mange ulike metoder. Gyldendal akademisk. (20 sider). *Victoria Wibeck (2011). Med fokus på interaksjon ¿ Om å fange opp samspillet mellom deltakere, ideer og argumenter i fokusgruppestudier. I Katrine Fangen, Ann-Mari Sellerberg (red) (2011). Mange ulike metoder. Gyldendal akademisk. (21 sider). (Compendium 133 s.) (Syllabus 572 s.)
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.
ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS Bodø - Written examination, 6 Hours (first instance 2016 spring). Bodø - Compulsory attendance, worth 0/100 of the grade (first instance 2016 spring).
Helgeland - Written examination, 6 Hours (first instance 2016 spring). Helgeland - Compulsory attendance, worth 0/100 of the grade (first instance 2016 spring).
OVERLAPPING COURSES ME119S Introductory Courses in qualitative and quantitative methods in Social Science - 10 study points. ME122S 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. 33707-2 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. MET0001 Research methods - 7.5 study points. MET0002 Research methods for auditing and accounting - 5 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.
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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 B E 1 1 9 E ECTS Credits
15
Year of study
3rd study year
Level
Undergraduate degrees
Course location
Course type
Compulsory
Bodø, Campus Helgeland, Campus Vesterålen
Start semester
Autumn 2018
Faculty
Bodø Graduate School of Business
Teaching language Application deadline
LEVI GÅRSETHNESBAKK Course coordinator Førsteamanuensis Phone: +47 75 51 76 95 E-mail:
[email protected]
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
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RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE Knowledge equivalent to mathematics from High School.
RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Bernt Arne Bertheussen og Espen Sirnes: doIT finans, 2012 Cappelen Damm ISBN/EAN: 9788276349610 Trond Kristoffersen: Årsregnskapet: en grunnleggende innføring. 5 utg. 2016. Fagbokforlaget: ISBN: 978-82-450-2035-9 Kjell Gunnar Hoff, Morten Helbæk: Økonomistyring 1: Grunnleggende bedriftsøkonomisk analyse. 7. utg. Universitetsforlaget. ISBN 9788215025582 Kjell Gunnar Hoff, Trond Bjørnenak, Morten Helbæk: Økonomistyring 2: Driftsregnskap og budsjettering. 6. utg. Universitetsforlaget ISBN: 9788215025568
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).
GENERAL EXAMINATION SUPPORT MATERIAL Pen, pencil, ruler, bilingual dictionary and simple calculator.
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. FIN0002 Finance and investment - 3 study points. FIN0001 Introduction to financial accounting - 4 study points. REG0002 Cost Accounting and Budgeting - 3 study points. REG0001 Financial reporting, analysis and firm valutation - 2.5 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.
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Marketing and strategy MF105E This course provides an introduction to marketing management and corporate strategy. We will focus on marketing as a management process where the company is seeking to reconcile the internal strengths and weaknesses with opportunities and threats in the environment. The aim of marketing management as a discipline is to improve companies' control of the strategic marketing challenges. For the student it will mean an increased knowledge of marketing management, can expect improved ability to identify marketing problems and to make informed strategic marketing decisions. It places special emphasis on achieving increased understanding of how businesses, primarily small and medium enterprises, can develop appropriate strategies in relation to human resources / knowledge, markets and competitors. No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature.
MARKETING AND STRATEGY MF105E ECTS Credits
15
Year of study
3rd study year
Level
Undergraduate degrees
Course location
Course type
Compulsory
Campus Bodø, Campus Helgeland, Campus Vesterålen
Start semester
Autumn 2018
Faculty
Bodø Graduate School of Business
Teaching language Application deadline
LEARNING OUTCOMES After completing the course the student should know the following topics: Understand marketing management as a phenomenon and problem areas Be able to identify marketing problems Be able to make reasoned strategic marketing decisions. Identify strategic processes and the strategic management process Identify strategic enforcement, implementation and control Know the strategy at the corporate and business level
PREREQUISITIES N/A
RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE N/A
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NINA KRAMER FROMREIDE Course coordinator Universitetslektor Phone: +47 75 51 76 54 E-mail:
[email protected]
RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING Runar Framnes, Arve Pettersen og Hans Mathias Thjømøe. Markedsføringsledelse 8 utg, Universitetsforlaget. Göran Roos, George von Krogh og Johan Roos. Strategi; en innføring 6. utg, Fagbokforlaget. The reading list is subject to amendments at semester start.
MODE OF DELIVERY Face-to-face
TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS The teaching will be collection based with online support. The collections will take place both as lectures and seminar / workshop. There will be a high student participation in seminars and workshops. Lectures are used for review of the new theory, discussion of assignments and any issues related to these. The seminars will focus on selected case studies that address the key issues in the discipline. Further information regarding the progress and work is given at the start.
ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS Compound evaluation (first instance 2011 autumn). Assignment, worth 40/100 of the grade (first instance 2011 autumn). Written examination, 4 Hours. Worth 60/100 of the grade (first instance 2011 autumn).
Mo-Compound evaluation (first instance 2011 autumn). Mo-Assignment, worth 40/100 of the grade (first instance 2011 autumn). Mo-Written examination, 4 Hours. Worth 60/100 of the grade (first instance 2011 autumn).
Stokm.-Compound evaluation (first instance 2011 autumn). Stokm.-Assignment, worth 40/100 of the grade (first instance 2011 autumn). Stokm.-Written examination, 4 Hours. Worth 60/100 of the grade (first instance 2011 autumn).
GENERAL EXAMINATION SUPPORT MATERIAL Pen, pencil, ruler, bilingual dictionary and simple calculator.
OVERLAPPING COURSES MF104E Marketing - 7.5 study points. EK233E Business Strategy - 7.5 study points. MF108E Marketing strategy and market ralations - 7.5 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.
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Fundamental Management control 2 BE120E Course contents: The financial statements; journal entries and year-end accounting, with basic tax calculation. Financial statement analysis, financial structure and cash flows. Taxes, inflation and uncertainty in investment calculations. Capital requirements, sources of funds, sources of expenses, effective lending rate. Managerial Accounting and the use of normal and standard cost. No costs except semester registration fee and course literature.
FUNDAMENTAL MANAGEMENT CONTROL 2 B E 1 2 0 E ECTS Credits
15
Year of study
3rd study year
Level
Undergraduate degrees
Course location
Course type
Compulsary
Bodø, Campus Helgeland, Campus Vesterålen
Start semester
Spring 2019
Faculty
Bodø Graduate School of Business
Teaching language Application deadline
LEVI GÅRSETHNESBAKK Course coordinator Førsteamanuensis Phone: +47 75 51 76 95 E-mail:
[email protected]
LEARNING OUTCOMES Knowledge The student will understand basic accounting and the importance of financial statement analysis know the principles behind the standard cost in calculations and management accounting understand the difference between static and dynamic budget know the different methods for evaluating an investment profitability be aware of the risk adjusted rate of return for capital Skills The student will be able to conduct journal entries and completion of basic financial statements prepare a cash flow statement and make financial analysis budget operations, calculate capital requirements and use this as the basis of budgets and investment decisions calculate the effective interest rate and apply it in funding decisions prepare a current account for standard cost and perform variance analysis General competence The student will have adequate knowledge about common financial management methods employed in companies and organizations, and to take these into use be able to understand the capital markets and how different securities are priced, and to take part in corporate financial management and financinga
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RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE Knowledge equivalent to mathematics from High School.
RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING (In Norwegian only) Bernt Arne Bertheussen og Espen Sirnes: doIT finans, 2012 Cappelen Damm ISBN/EAN: 9788276349610 Trond Kristoffersen: Årsregnskapet: en grunnleggende innføring. 5 utg. 2016. Fagbokforlaget: ISBN: 978-82-450-2035-9 Kjell Gunnar Hoff, Morten Helbæk: Økonomistyring 1: Grunnleggende bedriftsøkonomisk analyse. 7. utg. Universitetsforlaget. ISBN 9788215025582 Kjell Gunnar Hoff, Trond Bjørnenak, Morten Helbæk: Økonomistyring 2: Driftsregnskap og budsjettering. 6. utg. Universitetsforlaget ISBN: 9788215025568 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 Bodø - Home examination, 6 Hours (first instance 2014 spring). Mo - Home examination, 6 Hours (first instance 2014 spring). Stokmarknes - Home examination, 6 Hours (first instance 2014 spring).
GENERAL EXAMINATION SUPPORT MATERIAL Pen, pencil, ruler, bilingual dictionary and simple calculator.
OVERLAPPING COURSES BE113E Introduction to financial accounting - 3.5 study points. BE114E Financial analysis - 2.5 study points. BE206E Corporate Finance - 4.5 study points. BE117E Business Analysis and Accounting - 6 study points. BE118E Cost accounting, budgetting, finance and investment - 9 study points. BE207E Cost Accounting and Budgeting - 4.5 study points. FIN0002 Finance and investment - 4.5 study points. FIN0001 Introduction to financial accounting - 3.5 study points. REG0002 Cost Accounting and Budgeting - 4.5 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 quality assurance system.
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Bachelors Thesis HR200S Bachelor thesis will constitute a smaller independent research work, where the use of relevant academic theories and perspectives to be applied on a chosen topic. The task undertaken as a less empirical study or as a limited literature study. The thesis will be based on one or more of the courses included in the bachelor's program. The theme must be registered and approved by the teacher out of a brief research proposal (1-2 pages) which also proposed a research, outline and summary of the material. Lecturer / supervisor will assist in finding an appropriate topic. If a student has difficulty finding a suitable theme, should as soon as possible contact the teacher. The thesis is an individual task, and shall have a maximum value of approximately 25 pages. It is also possible that two students may write together, the maximum number of pages is then 30. Line spacing should be 1.5 and 12 point font. It also requires precise references of literature and applied materials, which are included in the listed page numbers. Any attachments are additional. No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature.
BACHELORS THESIS HR200S ECTS Credits
15
Year of study
3rd study year
Level
Undergraduate degrees
Course location
Bodø
Faculty
Course type
Compulsory for the bachelor programmes in Human Rescourse Mangement
Faculty of Social Sciences
Start semester
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Spring 2019
Teaching language Application deadline
PER HARALD RØDVEI Course coordinator Prodekan Phone: +47 75 51 73 43 E-mail:
[email protected]
LEARNING OUTCOMES Knowledge:
formulate and define a topic area and a problem apply social science methods know the research and development work within the field identify the various theories and methods concerning the study
Skills: be able to apply academic and theoretical knowledge as well as relevant results from research and development on theoretical issues acquire new date knowledge be able to find, assess and refer to information and subject matter, and present this so that the problem to be addressed
General competence: convey key subject matter as theories, issues, discussions and solutions in writing be able to exchange professional views and experiences with others with backgrounds in thematic area
PREREQUISITIES Exclusively for students at Bachelor in Human Rescourse Management. At least 120 ects points, including ME118S, on the programme must be passed, in order for the student to start this third year course
MODE OF DELIVERY Compulsory starting seminar. Supervisor according to tutorial agreement
TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS Tutored assignment work, with regular Norwegian grading system (A-F)
ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS Assignment (first instance 2018 spring).
OVERLAPPING COURSES OR212S Project assignment - 10 study points.
COURSE EVALUATION Annual evaluations which are included in the university´s quality assurance system.
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