The Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management degree is an undergraduate programme that prepares students for managerial roles that contribute to their organisations’ performance. The goal of the human resources management degree is to prepare human resource professionals to deal with the complexities and challenges of managing today’s workforce.
The programme content is designed to provide a comprehensive coverage of the major human resource responsibilities, while addressing strategic and operational aspects. The modules involve both practical and theoretical considerations in the professional development of men and women in the field of human resources in such settings as business, industry, institutions, government and non-profit organisations.
This programme is offered through online learning and digital support.
Articulation
A Bachelor’s Degree is the minimum entry requirement for admission onto a Postgraduate Diploma or a cognate Honours degree.
Curriculum
Semester 1
Introduction to Business Management
Introduction to Human Resource Management
Microeconomic Essentials
Elective – Choose one of the following electives
End User Computing
Digital Transformation in the Business Environment
Semester 2
Fundamentals of Business Management
Business Communication
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Fundamentals of Macroeconomics
Semester 1
Organisational Leadership
Training and Development
Organisational Staffing
Principles of Labour Law
Semester 2
Entrepreneurship and Small Businesses
Human Resource Information Systems
Business Statistics
Human Resource Ethics in Business
Semester 1
Employee Health and Wellness
Career Management
Performance Management
Group Dynamics and Leadership
Semester 2
Employee Benefits and Compensation
Diversity Management
Labour and Employee Relations
Human Resource Strategy
Careers
Embark on a trajectory leading to positions such as:
Human Resource Manager
Labour Relations Officer
Corporate Trainer/ Manager
Human Resource Consultant
Requirements
The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate or National Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English.
A Higher Certificate; an Advanced Certificate or Diploma
Applicants that did not achieve a Bachelors pass in Matric and are over the age of 23 years will be considered via mature age exemption
To be considered via RPL, applicants should be above the age of 23 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.
FAQs
School leavers who wish to pursue a career in human resource management.
Human resource officers who wish to move into a human resource management position.
People wishing to become human resource management consultants.
Graduates can find employment within the Human Resource Department at major organisations, government sectors and corporate companies. There are plenty of different opportunities and areas of responsibility to choose from, like dealing with organisational policies and procedures, talent acquisition along with training and development.
The five main areas or functions of Human Resources pertain to recruitment and selection of employees, managing the working environment, employee relations, including training and development.
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