Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Human Resource Management
An Honours Degree in Human Resource Management will allow you to gain understanding and working application of the principles essential to the effective management of organisations, with specialisation in the area of human resources.
The Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Human Resource Management is a one-year postgraduate degree that equips students with skills and knowledge to occupy middle to senior management positions.
The programme is also aimed at providing the student with an understanding and working application of the principles essential to the effective management of organisations, with specialisation in the human resource function.
This programme is offered through distance learning with online support.
Outcomes
Make relevant connections between theoretical HRM knowledge and practical application
Demonstrate HRM knowledge and awareness of its application in diverse contexts
Engage in the HRM field through an understanding of the theories and policies
Contribute to human resource strategy and policy development in a variety of organisations
Demonstrate the ability to interrogate and evaluate HRM knowledge
Access relevant information in terms of analysing and addressing problems related to human resource management in organisations
Demonstrate the ability to pursue horizontal and vertical learning and research in the field of human resource management
Produce, assess, manage and communicate relevant information to support the human resources function in organisations
Demonstrate the ability to function autonomously, exercise ethical conduct and maintain professional standard
Articulation
Completion of a Honours Degree meets the minimum entry requirement for admission to a cognate Master’s Degree.
Curriculum
All students must complete four core modules in the first semester. In semester two, students must complete a research report and two core modules.
Semester 1
Strategic Training and Development
Research Methodology
Labour Law
Organisational Psychology
Semester 2
Employment Relations
Strategic Human Resource Management
Research Report (Compulsory)
Careers
Embark on a professional path leading to roles such as:
Human Resource Consultant
Labour Relations Officer
Human Resource Strategist
Human Resource Manager
Human Resource Business Partner
Requirements
The minimum entry requirement is a relevant Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma at NQF level 7.
It is possible to gain entry to the programme on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). To be considered via RPL, applicants should be above the age of 30 years.
For further information on this alternative route, please contact a student advisor. All applicants with an international qualification will be considered in accordance with MANCOSA’s institutional rules.
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