Bachelor of Administration in Human Resource Management
1. To introduce learners to the field of human resource management and to train them in how to become good at balancing human needs with corporate needs.
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Qualification type
National First Degree
Credits
360
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of Venda
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies
Subfield
Human Resources
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2027-06-30
Last date for achievement
2029-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
- To introduce learners to the field of human resource management and to train them in how to become good at balancing human needs with corporate needs.
- To sensitise the learners to the fact that a manager achieves the goals of an organisation through people.
- To teach the learners that to work with Human Resources, is to understand the difficult and ever-changing situation of organisations.
- To teach the learners how to apply research methodology in their search for answers and in their problem-solving approach.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.
Entry requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 with endorsement.
Or
- National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 granting access to Bachelor's studies.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Understand, analyse and critically assess related Human Resources issues.
- Manage Human Resources in Private and Public Sector but would most likely find employment within the Public Sector.
- Be more self-reliant, in that the learner might start a business and do consultancy work.
Associated assessment criteria
Integrated assessment incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the degree is achieved
- Portfolio.
- Simulations.
- Written assessments.
- Oral assessments.
Other
Case Studies, Group Discussions and Business Games.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows for both horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Bachelor of Business Science in Human Resources Management, Level 7.
Vertical Articulation
- Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, Level 8.
- Bachelor of Arts Honours in Human Resource Management, Level 8.
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Human Resource Management, Level 8.
International comparability
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Providers currently listed
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