Bachelor of Arts Honours in Labour Relations Management
Communication Studies and Language - Literature
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose:
This Postgraduate qualification in Labour Relations Management is designed to provide students with a sound basis of labour relations management theory as well as the application of its principles in the business world. The Degree is a postgraduate specialisation qualification, which prepares students for research-based postgraduate study at Level 9. This qualification has as purpose the consolidation and deepening of the students expertise in labour relations management and the development of research capacity in its methodology and techniques. The postgraduate modules are in line with the development of academic research in the field and also with the increasing demand for quantitative techniques (for analysis) in practice. Students will acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be competent and successful in exercising the functions of labour relations practitioners and apply the skills required to analyse, advice and support employers/employee.
Rationale:
The rationale of this qualification is to develop the student's ability to analyse labour relations issues/aspects, to advice employers and employees in this regard, and to render support where necessary. Students will be able to register with the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP). This qualification will empower students to continue with a Master's Degree in Labour Relations should they adhere to all the relevant admission requirements.
Outcomes
Assessment Criteria
The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be assessed in an integrated manner across the Exit Level Outcomes:
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Demonstrate a systematic and integrated knowledge and understanding of, and an ability to analyse, evaluate and apply the fundamental terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules and theories.
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Apply appropriate discipline-related methods of scientific inquiry and independently validate, evaluate and manage sources of information.
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Demonstrate critical reflection on, and understanding and application of, appropriate methods or practices to resolve complex discipline-related problems and thereby introduce change within related practice.
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Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour within an academic and discipline-related environment with sensitivity towards societal and cultural considerations.
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Effectively communicate scientific understanding and own opinions/ideas in written or oral arguments, using appropriate discipline-related and academic discourse as well as technology.
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Demonstrate effective functioning as a member and/or leader of a team or a group in scientific projects or investigations, with self-directed management of learning activities and responsibility for own learning progress.
Integrated Assessment: Continuous formative assessment strategies in the form of assignments, portfolios, tests and so forth are employed, as well as integrated summative assessments in the form of formal examinations and a mini-dissertation, project or report. Oral presentations of smaller integrated research projects or seminars in individual as well as group context may also be employed. Students are continuously assessed on the application of integrated knowledge and advanced skills in order to assure that they are competent for the workplace.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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