Key Features
- Accredited and Registered
- Cutting-edge curriculum
- Flexible structure
- Online support
- Affordable and Accessible
- Internationally benchmarked
- Multicultural Faculty and support
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About
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.
Who Should Apply?
- 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.
Articulation
A Bachelor’s Degree is the minimum entry requirement for admission onto a Postgraduate Diploma or a cognate Honours degree.
Mode of Delivery
This programme is offered through online learning and digital support.
Career Opportunities
- Human Resource Manager
- Labour Relations Officer
- Corporate Trainer/ Manager
- Human Resource Consultant
Programme Structure
Duration: 3 years
Year 1
- Introduction to Business Management
- Introduction to Human Resource Management
- Economics 1A
Elective – Choose one of the following electives
- End User Computing
- Digital Transformation in the Business Environment
Semester 2
- Fundamentals of Business Management
- Fundamentals of Macroeconomics 1B
- Business Communication
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
Year 2
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
Year 3
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
Admission 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can you do with a Human Resource Management Degree?
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
What are the five main areas of HR?
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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