Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Labour Relations Management
Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Human Resources
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose: This postgraduate qualification aims to equip students with a solid foundation in labour relations management theory and its practical application in the business environment. The program is designed as a postgraduate specialization that readies students for further research-based postgraduate studies at Level 9. The goal is to enhance students' knowledge in labour relations management, cultivate their research skills, and increase their proficiency in research methodologies and techniques. The curriculum aligns with current academic research trends in the field and caters to the growing demand for quantitative analysis methods in practice. Graduates will develop the competence and capabilities necessary to effectively fulfill the role of labour relations practitioners, enabling them to analyze, advise, and support employers and employees in labor-related matters.
Rationale: This qualification is founded on the objective of enhancing students' capacity to analyze and address various labour relations issues, offer informed advice to employers and employees, and provide necessary support. Successful completion of the program enables students to register with the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP). Furthermore, it paves the way for students to pursue a Master's Degree in Labour Relations, provided they meet all the stipulated admission criteria.
Outcomes
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria
- Knowledge and Understanding: A systematic and integrated understanding of fundamental terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules, and theories.
- Scientific Inquiry: Application of appropriate discipline-related methods of scientific inquiry to validate, evaluate, and manage sources of information.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to apply appropriate methods to resolve complex discipline-related problems and introduce change within related practice.
- Professional Behavior: Demonstration of professional and ethical behavior in academic and discipline-related environments, with sensitivity towards societal and cultural considerations.
- Communication Skills: Effective communication of scientific understanding, opinions, and ideas in written or oral arguments using appropriate discipline-related and academic discourse as well as technology.
- Teamwork: Functioning effectively as a member or leader of a team in scientific projects or investigations, with self-directed learning management and responsibility for learning progress.
Integrated Assessment
- Formative Assessment: Continuous assessment through assignments, portfolios, tests, etc., to monitor progress.
- Summative Assessment: Formal examinations and a mini-dissertation, project, or report to evaluate overall competency.
- Oral Presentations: Presentations of integrated research projects or seminars in individual and group contexts.
- Competency Assurance: Continuous assessment of integrated knowledge and advanced skills to ensure readiness for the workplace.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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