BA5229 Talent Management
| Course Code: | 3125229 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Business Administration |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Talent Management is a dynamic and critical aspect of modern organizations, focusing on the strategic identification, development, and retention of exceptional individuals who drive organizational success. By blending theoretical frameworks with real-world case studies, students will gain valuable insights into crafting sustainable talent management strategies that align with an organization's objectives and foster a culture of excellence. Whether aspiring HR professionals, managers, or future executives, this course provides a solid foundation for understanding how talent management impacts an organization's long-term viability and competitiveness in a dynamic global marketplace.
Course Content
Talent management principles. Talent management strategies and practices. Talent acquisition. Performance management. Employee development. Succession planning.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to
1. comprehend the key principles, concepts, and theories underpinning talent management, including its significance in achieving organizational goals and cultivating a competitive advantage.
2. define the building blocks of an effective talent management program
3. understand the effect of workforce planning and employer branding to attract talent
4. develop talent segmentation programs to identify talent
5. formulate effective talent development plans, incorporating training, coaching, and career progression initiatives to enhance employee skills, competencies, and engagement.
6. evaluate the importance of succession planning in ensuring leadership continuity, and strategize methods to identify and groom high-potential individuals for future leadership roles.
7. integrate the knowledge acquired throughout the course to formulate a cohesive and sustainable talent management strategy that aligns with an organization's mission, values, and long-term objectives.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | They attain advanced level of knowledge in the functional areas of business administration such as strategic management, marketing, accounting, finance, organization management, human resources, and operations management. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | They are capable of synthesizing the knowledge that they attained in the area of business administration with the knowledge base that they developed in their undergraduate specialisms. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | They are capable of identifying and analyzing legal, environmental and social factors, which influence the basic functional areas of the business administration. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | They understand and implement rational, systematic and scientific approaches effectively in problem solving and decision-making processes. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | They are capable of applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating the knowledge they developed in diverse fields efficiently. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | They are capable of transferring information by using efficient verbal and written communication techniques. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | They are capable of performing professional communication effectively also in English. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | They know methods of performing efficient teamwork. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | They are capable of understanding and synthesizing academic and scientific research in their areas and able to transform such research into useful knowledge. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | They have competence in all of the stages of scientific research and processes. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | They are knowledgeable in the areas of professional ethics and responsibility. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | They are capable of utilizing their knowledge and skills efficiently in global and multicultural contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 13 | They are knowledgeable in the issues of environment, social responsibility, social justice, quality and cultural values. | ✔ | |||
| 14 | They have a creative, innovative and critical perspective. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution