Program Manager
Dr Cathy Sheehan, Senior Lecturer, BCom (Hons) Dip Ed. PhD Tasmania
cathy.sheehan@buseco.monash.edu.au
Dr Cathy Sheehan has a background in Accounting, Psychology and Human Resource Management (HRM). Before working as an academic she was involved in the telecommunications and services industries. As an academic she has taught across the areas of Accounting, Management and more recently HRM and International HRM. Her research areas have included management information systems, strategic HRM, HR in call centres and issues in International HRM and the global talent flow. A key research focus has been the status of the role of the HR professional in Australia. This ongoing research has involved two wide-scale quantitative surveys of the membership of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) in 1995 and 2005 as well as qualitative interviews in best practice companies. Amongst other publications Cathy’s research has appeared in the top American HRM Journal Human Resource Management, in British journals including Personnel Review, International Journal of HRM and Accounting, Organisations and Society and leading journals in the Asia Pacific region including the Asia Pacific Journal of HRM. She has presented at the American Academy of Management meetings, written a number of book chapters and has recently co-written the book Contemporary Issues and Challenges in HRM. She is also on the editorial board of the Journal of Management and Organisation and the Asia Pacific Journal of HRM.
|
All managers face complex challenges related to human resource (HR) strategy and practice. In the field of human resource management (HRM), new issues and roles are being defined, and HR professionals are expected to participate as strategic business partners. The ability to effectively attract, select, develop and retain valued employees is critical for competitive advantage and success of the organisation.
This program is designed to develop expertise in managing HR in the context of external and organisational change, new employment relationships, globalisation and a changing workforce. Students will develop an understanding of strategic HRM and its importance in enhancing organisational performance, and of the challenges of implementing HR strategies into organisations. The program provides comprehensive coverage of key theoretical and research developments in the field and emphasises practical skill development and industry relevance.
Career opportunities
Career opportunities in HRM include management consultancy and HRM practitioner positions in areas such as HR planning, employee development, performance management, international HRM and organisational change.
Please check the course admission requirements before applying.
|
