Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management

Purpose

Qualifiers will demonstrate knowledge, skills and applied competence in the field of study that provide opportunities for continued personal growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions to society. Apply educational knowledge, skills, principles and methods to exercise human resource management skills required in the business, corporate and private sectors at middle management level.

Rationale

The qualification fills a need in Human Resource Management by producing a cadre of students focussed in this specialty. The qualification responds to the needs of:

• The community.
• Business and industry.
• Private sector.
• Economic and business environments.
• Appreciate life-long learning and the value of education and society.

Entry Requirements

National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor endorsement or Grade 12 Senior Certificate with university exemption APS 21-24 depending on stream. Life Orientation (3); and meet the required minimum levels of achievement in specific subjects as stipulated in the relevant calendars of each Faculty.

This qualification consists of compulsory at Levels 6 and 7 totalling 412 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 6: 248 Credits.

• Introduction to Economics B (CECA012) 12 Credits.
• Introduction to Business Management B (CBMA012) 12 Credits.
• Introduction to Work Behaviour A (CHRM011) 12 Credits.
• Introduction to Business Management A (CBMA011) 12 Credits.
• Introduction to Economics A (CECA011) 12 Credits.
• Introduction to Work Behaviour B (CHRM012) 12 Credits.
• Structuring and functioning of Public Administration (CPUB012) 12 Credits.
• Introduction to Computers (SINF011) 12 Credits.
• Introduction to data bases and information systems (SINF012) 12 Credits.
• Nature, Content and Scope of Public Administration (CPUB011) 12 Credits.
• Public Personnel Management and Labour Relations (PUBA201) 16 Credits.
• Organizational Behaviour (HRMN211) 8 Credits.
• Management of Public Finances (PUBA202) 16 Credits.
• Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (BMAN203) 16 Credits.
• Management (BMAN201) 16 Credits.
• Research Methods in Human Resource Management (HRMN212) 8 Credits.
• Behavioural Measurement in Human Resource Management (HRMN222) 8 Credits.
• Industrial Law B (INDL202) 16 Credits.
• Industrial Law A (INDL201) 16 Credits.
• Career Management (HRMN221) 8 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 7: 164 Credits

• Labour Relations (HRMN322) 12 Credits.
• Human Resource Management (HRMN301) 20 Credits.
• Training Management (HRMN311) 12 Credits.
• Public Policy Analysis, Research, Consultancy (CPUA032) 20 Credits.
• Consumer Behaviour (HRMN312) 12 Credits.
• Strategic Management (BMAN302) 20 Credits.
• Management Development (HRMN321) 12 Credits.
• Ethics in Human Resource Management (HRMN323) 8 Credits.
• Marketing Management (BMAN301) 20 Credits.
• Organizational Development (HRMN313) 8 Credits.

1. Understand the concepts and principles necessary for functioning in a human resource management environment.
2. Be aware of the critical techniques necessary for the study and application of human resource management principles and the ability to evaluate competing theories and approaches.
3. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the information, concepts and principles applicable to a selected set of subjects.
4. Possess a framework against which new information and advances in human resource management studies can be assessed and assimilated.
5. Have the ability to think laterally and innovatively in applying concepts and principles in a human resource management environment.
6. Display judgement and objectivity in analysing information and performing tasks.
7. Have an appreciation of the need to respond ethically and to operate with integrity in the human resource management environment.
8. Understand that human resource management systems change continually requiring the acquisition and application of new information to address changing circumstances requiring the need for life-long learning.

• Demonstrate an understanding, both in theory and practice, of the basic principles, theories and facts that are central to a set of subjects that form the core of a particular curriculum.
• Have a broad knowledge base with substantial depth in some areas.
• Demonstrate an understanding, both in theory and practice, of the principles, theories and facts that form the core of the major sub-disciplines of the Degree.
• Analyse and evaluate a wide range of information and present the results as a logically structured and well-written essay.
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding, both in theory and practice, of the principles, theories and facts that form the core of a major sub-discipline of the Degree.
• Show a complete understanding of more than one topic within the sub-discipline.
• Demonstrate basic research, creative problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Develop communicative skills and should be able to structure a logical argument both in writing and in the spoken form.

Integrated Assessment

The assessment approach is an integrated approach horizontally and vertically to ensure that Exit Level Outcomes have been met. Continuous and formative assessments, include tests, assignments, quizzes, presentations, and group work, and together they contribute 60% towards the final mark. These assessments will assess across and within learning outcomes. Summative assessment, which consists of a three-hour examination paper, is conducted at the end of each semester, and it contributes 40% towards the final mark.