Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial Psychology
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
Finance, Economics and Accounting
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
N
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2033-06-30
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
Entry requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4, granting access to Bachelor studies.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
B.Admin (Personnel)
- Ability to understand, analyse and critically assess related Human Resources issues.
- Could manage Human Resources in Private and Public Sector but would most likely find employment within the Public Sector.
- Could become a Consultant or a training specialist.
B.Comm (IPS)
- Ability to understand, analyse and critically assess related Human Resources issues.
- Ability to manage Human Resources in both the private and Public Sectors.
- Ability to become more Self-reliant, in that the Learner might start a business and do consultancy work.
Dip HRM
- Ability to understand published data on Human Resource issues and be analytical and critical in their thinking.
- Ability to know how Human Resources should be managed to attain corporate goals.
- Ability to have an understanding of the complex and ever-changing environment of Human Resources Management.
Cert. HRM
- Ability to have a sensitivity towards the uniqueness of the individual employee and his human needs, in order to explain the importance of appropriate leadership style.
- Ability to understand the necessity for matching the job with the individual worker.
Specify critical cross-field outcomes
To train learners, in combination with other disciplines, like business management, labour law, public administration, etc. as an entrepreneur/manager, how to manage human resources, within the constraints of economics and other societal boundaries.
Associated assessment criteria
B. Admin (Personnel)
- Qualification is awarded on successful completion of all the prescribed modules up to third year level.
B. Comm (IPS)
- Qualification is awarded after successful completion of all the prescribed modules up to third year level.
DipHRM
- Qualification is awarded after successful completion of all the prescribed modules up to second year level.
Cert, HRM
- Qualification is awarded after successful completion of all modules in year one.
Integrated assessment incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the degree is achieved
1. Portfolios
2. Simulations
3. Written examinations
4. Oral examinations
Case Studies, Group Discussions and Business Games.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows possibilities for both horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial and Organisational Psychology, NQF Level 7.
- Bachelor of Public Administration Industrial Psychology, NQF Level 7.
Vertical articulation
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Industrial Psychology, NQF Level 8.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
N/A
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