HRMT20029 - International Employment Relations

General Information

Unit Synopsis

This unit studies the employment relationship. It studies the ways in which people are employed in various countries. You will analyse the labour markets and systems of employment relations in these countries. You will discuss the issues that emerge from this labour market analysis. This discussion will provide you with an insight into contemporary public policy and human resource management issues in a number of countries. HRMT20027 Employment Relations introduces students to the study of employment relations. HRMT20029 International Employment Relations builds upon this base by analysing employment relations in a number of significant market economies. The focus of this unit is the study of employment relations on a comparative basis. The theoretical perspectives that underpin the study of employment relations in HRMT20027 are incorporated into the theories that inform the study of comparative employment relations in HRMT20029.

Details

Level Postgraduate
Unit Level 9
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 4
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites There are no pre-requisites for the unit.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

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Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task Weighting
1. Written Assessment 50%
2. Presentation 50%

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%).

Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades

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Previous Feedback

Term 1 - 2025 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 80.77% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 52% response rate.

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Source: Unit Coordinator's Response, In-Class Students' Comments, and Self-Reflection
Feedback
Simplify content delivery and enhance coordination
Recommendation
Adapt lectures and workshops for non-business students by breaking down complex concepts into simpler language and using relatable examples. Ensure consistent communication and support throughout the term, providing additional resources and guidance to help students from diverse academic backgrounds better understand the material.
Action Taken
The unit has implemented a range of strategies to simplify content delivery and strengthen coordination, particularly to support non-business students. Lecture and workshop materials have been adapted by breaking down complex concepts into clear, accessible language and incorporating practical, real-world examples relevant to diverse academic backgrounds. Consistent communication has been maintained through regular announcements, structured weekly guidance, and prompt responses to student queries. Additional learning resources, including step-by-step study guides, simplified concept summaries, and targeted support materials, have been made available to reinforce understanding. These changes have been well-received, as reflected in improved student feedback scores and stronger engagement across the term.
Source: Unit Coordinator’s Response, In-Class Students’ Comments, and Self-Reflection
Feedback
Simplify content delivery and enhance coordination
Recommendation
Adapt lectures and workshops for non-business students by simplifying complex concepts into clear, accessible language and using relatable, real-world examples. Maintain consistent communication and structured weekly guidance, supported by prompt responses to queries. Provide additional resources such as step-by-step study guides, simplified summaries, and targeted support materials to help students from diverse academic backgrounds strengthen understanding and engagement.
Action Taken
In Progress
Unit learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Identify and discuss the main characteristics of employment relations in a number of countries
  2. Compare and contrast employment relations in various countries
  3. Critically analyse the labour markets of a number of countries
  4. Critically discuss various human resource management issues that arise from the study of a number of labour markets. Explain the significance of these matters to both a specialist and general audience
  5. Critically evaluate and demonstrate understanding of the theories that inform comparative employment relations.

The proposed change in the assessment format keeps the same goals as before, like improving communication, critical thinking, technical skills, research abilities, self-management, ethics, and leadership qualities. This means the impact on external accreditation will likely not be applicable. It is important to check that the changes match existing accreditation criteria. Clear documentation and open communication will help address any concerns from external accreditation bodies. Regular monitoring and feedback will ensure the ongoing fit of the new assessment format with accreditation standards.

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
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2 - Presentation • • • • •
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
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6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility • •
7 - Leadership • •
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
• Professional Level
• Advanced Level
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