Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management
Human and Social Studies - Industrial & Organizational Governance and HR Development
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose: The purpose of this qualification is to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and applied competence in the field of study to provide opportunities for continued personal growth, gainful economic activity, and rewarding contributions to society. It aims to apply educational knowledge, skills, principles, and methods to exercise human resource management skills required in the business, corporate, and private sectors at a middle management level.
Rationale: This qualification fulfills a need in Human Resource Management by producing a cadre of students focused on this specialty. It responds to the needs of the community, business and industry, private sector, as well as economic and business environments. It aims to instill an appreciation for life-long learning and the value of education in society.
Outcomes
- Understand the concepts and principles necessary for functioning in a human resource management environment.
- 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.
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the information, concepts and principles applicable to a selected set of subjects.
- Possess a framework against which new information and advances in human resource management studies can be assessed and assimilated.
- Have the ability to think laterally and innovatively in applying concepts and principles in a human resource management environment.
- Display judgement and objectivity in analysing information and performing tasks.
- Have an appreciation of the need to respond ethically and to operate with integrity in the human resource management environment.
- 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.
Assessment Criteria
To demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles, theories, and facts that are central to a set of subjects forming the core of a particular curriculum, one must have a broad knowledge base with substantial depth in some areas. This includes understanding the major sub-disciplines of the degree and being able to analyze and evaluate a wide range of information to present results in a logically structured and well-written essay.
In order to achieve this, one must have a detailed understanding, in theory and practice, of the principles, theories, and facts that form the core of a major sub-discipline within the degree. This involves showing a complete understanding of more than one topic within the sub-discipline and demonstrating basic research, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Developing communicative skills is essential, as one should be able to structure a logical argument both in writing and in spoken form. This includes the ability to integrate assessment horizontally and vertically to ensure that Exit Level Outcomes are met. Continuous and formative assessments, such as tests, assignments, quizzes, presentations, and group work, should be utilized to assess across and within learning outcomes. These assessments should contribute 60% towards the final mark.
Summative assessment, in the form of a three-hour examination paper at the end of each semester, should contribute 40% towards the final mark. This should test the comprehensive understanding of the core principles, theories, and facts within the major sub-disciplines of the degree.
In conclusion, by demonstrating a detailed understanding of the core principles, theories, and facts within a major sub-discipline of the degree, along with the ability to analyze and evaluate information, develop critical thinking skills, and effectively communicate ideas, one can successfully meet the integrated assessment requirements and excel in their academic pursuits.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 360
- SAQA Source
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