Prospectus for Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour. (Full Time)

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1 Prospectus for Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour (Full Time)

2 Table of Contents 2 Message from the Academic Dean, Faculty of Business 3 Message from the Programme Director 4 The Programme Aims and Objectives Mode, Duration and Venue Programme Structure Entry Requirements Tuition Fee Scholarship 7 Application for Admission Application Period Application Form / Application Fee Process of Application Enquiries 9 Staff Profile 10 Brief Course Descriptions 12 View from the Students 14 Location Map 1

3 Message from the Academic Dean, Faculty of Business I am delighted to introduce you to our Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behavior Programme at Lingnan University s Department of Management. We conduct internationally recognized research in such areas as leadership, supply chain, ethics, and conflict management. Lingnan was rated second among all eight public universities in Business and Economics in the latest Research Assessment Exercise conducted by the Hong Kong University Grants Council. As part of Lingnan s liberal arts mission, faculty members are also committed to helping students become independent, open-minded, and public-spirited citizens. People and how they work together are the most important and enduring competitive advantage because through them organizations innovate, form alliances, and adapt to the changing marketplace. Management Department professors are dedicated to developing and applying knowledge so that individuals flourish and teams perform in our organizations. Our MSc prepares students to be human resource professionals and leaders. They will learn how to be effective members of human resource management departments who contribute their specialized knowledge about developing a motivated, capable workforce. They will also learn to become leaders who inspire others to work together as a team. They will learn about how to help themselves and their colleagues strengthen their professional and interpersonal skills. As indicated in the course offerings, students have opportunities to learn such vital issues as leadership, organizational change, and conflict management. The emphasis in our courses is on student participation, discussion, and rational discourse. Students are asked to understand important concepts, think critically of their implications, and apply their knowledge in work settings. Students debate various positions, conduct research, and present their findings. In these ways, students master ideas and develop self-confidence and open-mindedness. Then they are prepared to enter the job market in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and elsewhere as human resource management professionals and managers. They may also choose to pursue research careers through PhD and MPhil degrees in Hong Kong and abroad. Welcome to Lingnan and the Department of Management! Dean Tjosvold Academic Dean, Faculty of Business Director, Hong Kong Institute of Business Studies Henry Y. W. Fong Chair Professor of Management Lingnan University 2

4 Message from the Programme Director We are glad to introduce you to our Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour (HRMOB) Programme, offered by the Management Department of Lingnan University. Our Department is committed to excellence in providing management education. Supported by high quality research and by our connections with the industry, the Department provides high quality education in its programmes. Our staff involved in teaching the MSc programme have extensive teaching, professional and research experiences. Contemporary human resource management and organisational behaviour education provides competencies that are essential for acting and potential Human Resource professionals as well as those in positions of line management and leadership in business and public service organisations. Our MSc programme aims to equip students, entering either with business degrees or non-business degrees, with the necessary management competencies to pursue careers in human resource management and leadership. Our course offerings provide a sound foundation in human resource management and organisational behaviour and address the specific needs of organisations in managing and developing people. Participants will find a stimulating environment conducive to learning advanced HR knowledge and skills. Our programme develops a learning community that nurtures students, fosters interpersonal skills, and builds team spirit. It offers a balance between theory and practice with an emphasis on the personal and professional development of our students. We invite you to apply for this programme and look forward to welcoming you to our Department. Dr. WONG Shiu-ho Alfred Director, MSc in HRMOB Programme, Department of Management Lingnan University Dr. CHEN Yi-feng Nancy Associate Director MSc in HRMOB Programme, Department of Management Lingnan University 3

5 The Programme Aims and Learning Outcomes This programme is designed for individuals who are, or intend to be, working in the field of human resource management or who occupy or intend to occupy positions with substantial leadership or line management responsibilities. For those serving, or intending to serve, in a wide range of supervisory, managerial and executive positions, the programme is designed to enhance knowledge and competencies in managing and developing people. For holders of degrees within or outside the business field, the programme offers a fast route to becoming professional human resource management specialists. Aims The programme aims to: provide a stimulating environment conducive to learning advanced knowledge and skills in the areas of human resource management and organisational behaviour; give balanced exposure to contemporary theories and best practices in human resource management and organisational behaviour; build a learning community that nurtures students, fosters interpersonal skills, and builds team spirit; and develop a strategic perspective on HRM in equipping organisations to thrive within complex and rapidly changing environments. Learning Outcomes On completing the MSc programme in HRM and OB, students will be able to: apply skills and knowledge for managing and developing people in continuously changing environments; think critically and innovatively in solving complex problems regarding the management and development of organisational members; make informed human resource decisions with reference to best developmental practices, organisational constraints, and environmental demands; exercise managerial judgment and manage people in accordance with sound principles of ethical conduct and social responsibility; and appreciate the role of managing and developing people in contributing to the strategic direction and operation of organisations. Mode, Duration and Venue This is a full-time, credit-based postgraduate programme. All courses in the programme carry 3 credits. Students most obtain a minimum of 30 credits, which consist of 5 required courses (15 credits), 4 elective courses (12 credits) and the year course of Action Learning Project (3 credits) in order to graduate. The normal duration for the programme is one year full-time and the maximum period of study is three years. Teaching normally begins in late August and ends in May. Classes will normally be held on Lingnan s Campus. 4

6 Programme Structure Credits Required Courses (15 credits) 15 MGT501 Management of Organisations and People 3 MGT502 Managing Ethically 3 MGT503 Teams for Learning 3 MGT504 Contemporary Human Resource Management 3 MGT505 Performance Management 3 Elective Courses (any 12 credits from the following) 12 MGT601 Managing Conflict in Organisations 3 MGT602 Leadership in Organisations 3 MGT603 Comparative and Cross-cultural Management 3 MGT604 Strategic Management 3 MGT605 Managing Quality for People and Organisations 3 MGT606 Organisational Analysis and Change 3 MGT506 Action Learning Project (3 credits for a minimum of 42 hours of activities taken in term 1 and term 2) 3** Total credits 30 ** not included in the calculation of G.P.A. 5

7 Entry Requirements To be eligible for entry into this programme, candidates should have: 1. A bachelor s degree with a good record from a recognised tertiary institution (applicants with a non-business first degree* have to complete a pre-entry course); or equivalent qualifications and experience, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis; and met the English language proficiency requirement by attaining a minimum score of 550 (paper-based test) or 94 (Internetbased test) or above in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). In lieu of the above, an applicant can submit results from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the College English Test (CET) of the People s Republic of China. Students graduated from a university using English as a main teaching language do not normally need to present evidence of their proficiency. 2. Interviews may be conducted when needed. * Applicants with a bachelor s degree and who have studied Economics, Information Systems Management, and Statistics at University level are considered business-related degree holders. Pre-entry Course Applicants with a non-business degree are required to take a 42 hour pre-entry course to have basic knowledge in Economics, Human Resource Management and Statistics prior to the start of the MSc programme. An additional tuition fee will be charged for attending such a course. Students may also satisfy the pre-entry requirements by taking equivalent courses from other recognized undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The pre-entry course is offered about one month before the start of the MSc programme. Tuition Fee The tuition fee for the academic year is HK$120,000, non-refundable. Scholarships Scholarships of HK$50,000 each will be awarded each year to the best candidates in every academic year. There will be some part-time research assistantships available in the Department every year. 6

8 Application for Admission Application Period For the current year intake, application begins on 1st October 2011 and closes on 31st March Late application may be considered on case by case basis. Application Form The application form can be down-loaded, with the Confidential Recommendation forms, from our website at Application Fee The application fee is HK$350 (payable to Lingnan University ), non-refundable. Process of Application Please note that you can apply by either paper form or online, but not both. For those who have already handed in paper application, there s no need to apply again. By Post Applicants should send the application form and other relevant materials with an application fee HK$350 (please do not send cash, we only accept cheque or money order) in a sealed envelope to MSc in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour Programme, Department of Management, Lingnan University, Room SEK102/2, Simon and Eleanor Kwok Building, 8 Castle Peak Road, Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR. 7

9 Online Application The online application system is from 1st October 2011 to 31st March An applicant shall access the online payment gateway attached to the University s online application system via the Internet at and settle the application fee by a visa or master credit card. An application is valid and accepted only when the payment procedures are successfully completed. Only one programme can be chosen for each online application with an application fee of HK$350 for normal applications. An applicant who wishes to apply for two programmes offered by different departments of Lingnan University shall submit two applications and make two payments. An acknowledgement with the application number assigned will be sent to the applicant upon each online payment transaction. The applicant should check with the Programme if he/she does not receive the acknowledgement . An applicant should invite his/her referee(s) to complete the Confidential Recommendation and return the form to the Director of HRM & OB Programme before 31st March The selection process will begin as soon as we receive your application materials and confidential recommendation form. Shortlisted candidates may be required to attend an interview conducted by the Programme Director or other teaching staff of the programme. Applicants will be notified about their application result within one month after the closing date of application. Application Mailing Address MSc in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour Programme Department of Management Room SEK102/2, Simon and Eleanor Kwok Building Lingnan University, Tuen Mun N.T. Hong Kong SAR Enquiries Tel: (852) / Fax: (852) HRMOB@Ln.edu.hk 8

10 Staff Profile Department of Management: Prof. TJOSVOLD Dean William ( 謝 霍 堅 ), Henry Y. W. Fong Chair Professor of Management; BA (Princeton); MA, PhD (Minnesota) Cooperation and Competition; Conflict Management; Leadership; Power and Related Management issues. Prof. SNELL Robin Stanley ( 施 樂 民 ), Professor; BA (Sheffield); MA, PhD (Lancaster) Business Ethics; Organisational Learning and Change; Gender and HRM; Qualitative Methods in Organisational Research. Dr. CHEN Yifeng, Nancy ( 陳 弋 風 ), Associate Professor; BA (Shandong); PhD (LU) Cooperative and Competitive Relationships, Conflict Management, Leadership, Teamwork and Cross-Cultural Management in Joint Ventures Dr. WONG Mei-ling, May ( 王 美 玲 ), Associate Professor; BA (HKU); MA (Hitotsubashi); PhD (City, London); MIHRM Human Resource Management; International HRM; Japanese Management; Chinese Management; Comparative Management. Dr. WONG Shiu-ho, Alfred ( 黃 兆 濠 ), Associate Professor and Head; HighDip (HKPoly); MBA (East Asia); PhD (Sheffield Hallam); MCIPS; MHKIPS Strategic Management; Quality Management; Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Organisational Behaviour; Buyer and Supplier Relationships; Leadership and Teamwork. Dr. WONG Yui-tim, Edward ( 王 銳 添 ), Associate Professor; BBA (CUHK); MSc (LSE, London); PhD (CUHK) Organisational Behaviour; Human Resources Management; Management Training and Development; Industrial Relations; Chinese Management; and Business Strategy. Dr. Chen Tingting ( 陳 婷 婷 ), Assistant Professor; BEcon, MEcon (Zhongshan), PhD (CityU) Leadership; Work Motivation; Creativity; Chinese Indigenous Management Issues; Human Resource Management; Justice; and Goal Interdependence. Ms. TANG Mo-lin, Moureen ( 滕 慕 蓮 ), Senior Teaching Fellow; Dip (Lingnan); MBA (Wisconsin-Madison) Development of Entrepreneurs and Leadership; Issues in Human Resources Management and Organisational Behaviour; Employment Equity for Women, Ethical Values and Corporate Social Responsibility. Ms. WAN Man-kei, Paulina ( 溫 文 姬 ), Senior Teaching Fellow; PgDip (Poly of C. London); MBA (Birmingham) Human Resources Management; Training and Development; Recruitment and Selection; Organisational Behaviour; etc. Department of Sociology & Social Policy: Prof. SIU Oi-ling ( 蕭 愛 鈴 ), Professor and Head; BEd (Strathclyde); AdvDipEd, MPhil (HKU); PhD (Liverpool) Occupational Health Psychology, specifically Occupational Stress and Safety Department of Marketing and International Business: 9 Dr. WHITLA Paul, Assistant Professor; BA Manchester Metropolitan; MBA Manchester; PhD (PolyU) Globalisation in Service Industries, Technology Transfer, Multinational Business Strategy, & Marketing Strategy in Asia-Pacific

11 Brief Course Descriptions MGT501 Management of Organisations and People This course is designed to enhance managerial and leadership skills by providing students with a solid foundation of theoretical frameworks concerning behaviour in organisations, and by drawing out practical implications for organisational effectiveness. The course will examine the nature, origins and consequences of behaviour at individual, intra-group, inter-group, and organisational levels of analysis, using participants own observations and experiences as case materials. MGT502 Managing Ethically This course introduces the concepts and principles of ethics, social responsibility, moral development, and stakeholder analysis, and applies them to a wide variety of ethical problems at individual, firm, and societal levels. Topics include whistle blowing, bribery, cartels, environmental protection, internet security, intellectual property, corporate governance, product liability, consumer safety, truth and advertising, employee rights, and quality of working life. Students will be encouraged to question their assumptions and arrive at their own judgments about what should be done by individuals, firms and legislatures to improve standards of business ethics. MGT503 Teams for Learning This course is designed to prepare students to apply themselves to develop their management capabilities. The course considers key components of both what it takes to be an effective leader and an effective team and organisation members and the conditions under which people develop their management capabilities. This course develops students to acquire quality, open-minded relationships with other people and applies such relationships over a wide range of situations for many desirable outcomes. These relationships promote learning complex ideas and skills such as those needed to be a leader. Students will be asked to engage in cooperative learning where they are committed to helping each other strengthen their abilities. Students will actively promote their own learning and help each other develop the ideas and skills needed to lead and be effective in teams. MGT504 Contemporary HRM This course introduces different aspects of contemporary human resource management practices and issues. In the changing and dynamic business environment today, Contemporary HRM analyzes complex systems of managing people and organizations. This course provides students with an understanding of how human resource management is regarded as an integrating force, linking various strands together to assist organization in meeting its objectives through effective performance and employee job satisfaction. The course is designed to explore some HRM practices in business organizations, such as manpower planning, recruitment and selection, training and development, and international HRM. It also combines the basic HRM practices with the human resource cutting edge themes of increasing importance to HR practitioners and academics, such as managing diversity, stimulating innovation and change, balancing work-life conflicts, and so on. MGT505 Performance Management Successful companies like Southwest Airlines, Johnson & Johnson, and McKinsey are found to be high in commitment and high in performance (Beer, 2009). The aim of this course is to inspire students to appreciate the importance of effective performance management process in successful companies. Students will be familiarized with the design and implementation of successful performance management systems in both profit and not-for-profit organizations. This course also encourages students to explore and challenge the best practices of modern performance management systems. Students are expected to recognize their judgmental errors and be able to make accurate and ethical appraisal on people s performance. Implications of performance management on personal developmental plans and reward systems will also be introduced. MGT601 Managing Conflict in Organisations This course is designed to introduce the role, importance, and methods of managing conflict in organisations. Students will be asked to consider the many forms of conflict in organisations. They will review and discuss research on conflict at work in cross-discipline teams, in top management teams, between leaders and followers, between departments, and between organisations. Studies also indicate that the effective management of conflict can promote quality decision-making, stronger relationships, innovation, and organisational commitment. Students will review and discuss research identifying major dynamics and conditions under which conflict can be constructive. The emphasis will be on giving students understanding and skills that they can use to manage conflict productively. 10

12 11 MGT602 Leadership in Organizations Leaders demonstrate their competence by setting worthwhile and challenging goals with followers, by showing confidence in followers, by supporting followers efforts to perform well and to improve themselves, by recognising followers when they do a job well, and by behaving in a fair and ethical way. The purpose of this course is to enable students to comprehend current knowledge on what effective leaders do, so that they can perform these important leadership actions. When students can successfully carry out these actions, they can produce favourable results for their groups and organisations, thus becoming effective leaders. The students will study major leadership behaviour patterns and strategies that promote effectiveness in organisations. In addition, students will learn to apply current leadership theories such as talent management, knowledge management, diversity management and crisis management. This course is intended to help students to become more self-aware of their own leadership style, to develop their ability to influence others, and to increase their leadership potential in an ever-changing business environment. MGT603 Comparative and Cross-cultural Management This course prepares students with an understanding of the challenges of managing in a global world. It not only aims to provide students with understanding of, and insights into, the potential value differences between people from diverse societies, but also seeks to help students understand and appreciate the implications of a range of approaches for managing cross-cultural issues. Through participation in the course, students are expected to improve their understanding of the impact of Chinese thought and values on management practices, both within Chinese culture and in cross-cultural contexts, and thus will be equipped with relevant competence and understanding to handle such cultural issues in their future careers. MGT604 Strategic Management The course focuses on the creation of value through processes of strategic management. In addition to familiarizing students with new subject matter, students are expected to integrate and apply their prior learning to strategic decision- making in organisations. The course is designed to explore an organisation s vision and mission; examine principles, techniques and models of organisational and environmental analysis; discuss the theory and practice of strategy formulation and implementation, and highlight the importance of sound corporate governance and business ethics for the development of effective strategic leadership. MGT605 Managing Quality for People and Organisations The course is designed to introduce students with concepts and practices of quality management and the importance of people in managing business for quality. The course aims to enable students to explore management issues from diverse perspectives and understand the value and role of people within a broader strategic canvas. It also provides students with the basic concepts and practices of quality management and training and development of people and explores the need for managing business with a quality-oriented approach. The course will make use of a lot of current examples from organisations in both Hong Kong and overseas in expounding the importance of people in managing business for quality. MGT606 Organisational Analysis and Change This course provides students with systematic methods for diagnosing structural, cultural and political problems within the internal organizational environment, and will provide a thorough understanding of the issues involved in designing, implementing and evaluating organizational change. The course also examines the role of strategic and ethical leadership in organizational change, and in moving towards the ideals of the 'learning organization'. MGT506 Action Learning Projects The course aims to enhance students academic learning by engaging them in meaningful activities that require them to apply ideas they are learning in other courses to business and non-business settings. It provides opportunities for students to critically evaluate concepts and knowledge gained in the programme and put them into practice. Students are encouraged to explore and investigate real life practices through a variety of learning activities. Activities include participation in conferences and seminars, attending company visits and field trips, and analyzing a problem situation. Students are required to analyze people management issues in specific organizations and make suggestions for improvement. Students will also develop their competence in leadership, team building and problem solving as they contribute in organizing learning activities.

13 Views from Past Graduates LIU Lanyu - Zhongnan University of Economics and Law After spending one full year at Lingnan University, I am sure it was indeed a wise decision to choose the MSc in HRM & OB programme. During this year, I have gained not only knowledge about HRM and OB, but also the ability to learn new things quickly and effectively. Courses such as Contemporary HRM, OB and Performance Management taught me useful theories about human resource management, while activities such as visits to companies like MYTOPHOME provided precious experience about human resource management practices in companies. This year at Lingnan has also enabled me to deal with work pressure effectively, to work in a team smoothly and to be a leader successfully. Furthermore, professors and classmates were all very kind and warm hearted. We were all like a family and the year was a great experience by any standards. In short, the year at Lingnan University is the year I will always remember and appreciate throughout my life. LI Changyu - Anhui University of Finance & Economics The experience of studying MSc in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour Programme (HRM & OB) at Lingnan was invaluable. I not only acquired advanced knowledge and skills, combined with understanding of best practices in human resource management and organisational behavior, but was also able to develop a broad global vision and strategic perspective to analyze issues in both business and non-business contexts. More importantly, the programme boosted my confidence significantly. My command of English language too has improved substantially; now I can calmly respond to questions in English with tremendous self-confidence, backed by the requisite specialized knowledge, during interviews and at the workplace. This was inconceivable for me a year ago. What impressed me the most was the faculty of the programme. Dean always asked us to follow the knee-to-knee, eye-to-eye approach and to strengthen team spirit, interpersonal skills and open-mindedness. I still recall how Robin tended to make exaggerated motions to make me aware of the need for business ethics. Siu, always so considerate, kept telling me that conflict could be something positive too and taught me to handle conflicts correctly. Paul helped me develop strategic insights into a range of business issues. During my one year stay at Lingnan I made me so many friends, from Africa to Hong Kong, all of whom vastly enriched my life. All in all, I extremely appreciate what I gained from the programme. 12

14 Zou Nan - Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine I consider myself lucky to have been enrolled in Lingnan University for the MSc in HRM & OB programme. I had never expected to go beyond Mainland China to pursue a Master degree. I wish to place on record my sincere gratitude to Lingnan for providing me the opportunity to study in Hong Kong the world famous metropolis I have been long yearning to visit and experience. Though the duration of this programme is only one year, I learned so much of academic and non-academic knowledge. The programme has equipped me with understanding of management practices followed in real business world and now I am confident of pursuing a career in human resource management. Currently, I am working in the administrative department at South China Agricultural University. What I learned at Lingnan has enabled me to coordinate the relationships between subordinates and superiors. I remember that the most frequent assignments were various kinds of presentations. That resulted in my oral English improving significantly. I learned at Lingnan the art of attracting the attention of the audience when speaking at a symposium or a meeting. This programme is totally different from those we have in the Mainland. It emphasizes on cooperation among team members and the power of the team, not the individual. If you want to get an A in your assignment, you have to cooperate with your group mates and help them perform better. Thus, it advocates team spirit, which is critical for those who want to develop careers in foreign invested companies. The programme also offers ample opportunities for networking with people from diverse backgrounds. I think Lingnan is one of the world s leading liberal arts universities. It equips you with ample intellectual abilities, as well as spiritual knowledge and understanding. Wang Zezhong - Minzu University of China I had the dream of studying in Hong Kong and experiencing the life there. It was my good fortune that I had the opportunity to study MSc in HRM & OB at Lingnan University and I think I can feel proud of having been selected as one of the best students by so illustrious a place of learning. Life at Lingnan was thoroughly enjoyable and yet full of opportunities for learning and knowledge. The teachers were excellent and the students were nice, including myself! We all learned ways of working in cooperation with each other, like a team, and to achieve common goals. Thanks to the MSc in HRM & OB programme, and thanks to this excellent university, I not only fulfilled my dream of studying in Hong Kong but was also able to make my career move in the desired direction. I have an excellent job now, largely because of what I learned at Lingnan. 13

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