Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Human Resource Management
Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Human Resources
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to:
- Consolidate and deepen students' expertise in human resource management.
- Develop research capacity in methodology and techniques related to human resource management.
- Align postgraduate modules with the development of academic research in the field and the increasing demand for quantitative analysis techniques in practice.
- Equip students with knowledge, skills, and attitudes to competently fulfill human resource practitioners' functions.
- Enable students to apply skills in analyzing, advising, and supporting employers/employees on human resource-related issues in the work context.
Rationale:
The rationale for this qualification is to:
- Enhance students' ability to analyze human resource management issues and provide advice and support to employers and employees.
- Allow students to register with the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP).
- Prepare students to pursue a Master's Degree in Human Resource Management by meeting all relevant admission requirements.
Outcomes
- Apply knowledge and skills to assess and predict work-related competencies and skills of existing and prospective human resources.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills for advising on or supplying solutions to problematic human interaction situations in the work context.
- Apply knowledge and skills to devise or create formats, structures and systems for the development of work-related skills and competencies in the work context.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills to devise frameworks and systems regarding the maintenance (conditions of service, fringe benefits, etc.) of human resources.
- Apply skills in the management of projects in the aforementioned areas.
- Consult relevant literature and undertake empirical research of limited scope, draw valid conclusions and assist in the application thereof.
- Provide inputs in the negotiation of labour relations agreements and the settlement of labour relation disputes.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria:
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Demonstrate systematic and integrated knowledge and understanding: Students will be assessed on their ability to analyze, evaluate, and apply fundamental terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules, and theories in an integrated manner across various subject areas.
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Apply appropriate discipline-related methods of scientific inquiry: Students should be able to independently validate, evaluate, and manage sources of information in a scientific context.
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Demonstrate critical reflection and problem-solving: Students will be evaluated on their ability to critically reflect on complex discipline-related problems and apply appropriate methods or practices to introduce change within related practice.
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Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior: Assessment will include evaluating students' ability to demonstrate professional and ethical behavior within academic and discipline-related environments, showing sensitivity towards societal and cultural considerations.
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Effective communication: Students will be assessed on their ability to effectively communicate scientific understanding and their own opinions/ideas in written or oral arguments using appropriate discipline-related and academic discourse, as well as technology.
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Effective team functioning: Assessment will include evaluating students' ability to function effectively as a member and/or leader of a team or group in scientific projects or investigations, demonstrating self-directed management of learning activities and responsibility for their own learning progress.
Integrated Assessment:
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Continuous formative assessment: Assignments, portfolios, tests, and other formative assessment strategies will be employed to assess students' progress continuously.
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Integrated summative assessments: Formal examinations, mini-dissertations, projects, or reports will be used to assess students' overall understanding and competency.
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Oral presentations: Students may be required to present integrated research projects or seminars individually or in a group context.
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Workplace readiness: Students will be continuously assessed on their application of integrated knowledge and advanced skills to ensure they are competent for the workplace.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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