University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Human Resource Development

Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Human Resources

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Purpose and Rationale

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with the applied competence in the mastering, analysis, interpretation and application of HRD principles and community development facilitation in an organizational context. The learners should be able to reflect on their decisions and applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of organisational and individual performance improvement.

Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate their ability at applying the basic theoretical principles of problem identification and solving in the field of Human Resource Development correctly and reflect on the application made. (Problem solving skills)
  2. Plan and conduct research in Human Resource Development, including the gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information on Human Resource Development issues correctly by utilising the relevant theoretical research principles and reflecting on the research undertaken. (Research skills)
  3. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing with the different role players in the field of Human Resource Development by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflecting on the application made. (Communication skill### developed throughout the programme)
  4. Accountably develop theoretical and practical macro-vision of the field of Human Resource Development internationally and nationally. (Develop a macro vision)
  5. Effectively and responsibly organise and coordinate resources and opportunities in the field of Human Resource Development by applying the relevant theoretical principles and reflecting on the application as well as accepting the responsibility for their own activities in the field of Human Resource Development. (Self-responsibility skills)
  6. Practice acceptable social sensitivity in the relationship with others and work effectively in a work group team by implementing the relevant theory and reflecting on the implementation thereof. (Team ship)
  7. Utilise, appropriate information management technology (e.g. computer, e-mail, fax, Internet) effectively in the Human Resource Development environment. (Technological and environmental literacy)
  8. Explore different effective learning strategies, to acquire the different capabilities of the different Human Resource Development roles (Manager/ Practitioner/ Community Development facilitator/ Researcher) in the HRD enviroment. (Explore learning strategies)
  9. Demonstrate responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of management capabilities in Human Resource Development. (Promoting citizenship)
  10. Practice acceptable social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards the people of different role players in a variety of contexts of community organisations by applying the appropriate theoretical principles and reflecting on the application made. (Cultural and aesthetic sensitivity)
  11. Articulate an expanded range of career options in the field of Human Resource Development as a consequence of newly acquired knowledge skills and attitudes and the structuring of learning content in accordance with different career roles. (Employment seeking skills)
  12. Recognise and articulate opportunities for independent employment and business opportunities in the field of Human Resource Development. (Entrepreneurship)

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Criteria

  1. Problem solving skills:

    • Demonstrate ability to identify and solve problems in HRD field using relevant theoretical principles.
    • Reflect on the application of problem solving skills.

  2. Research skills:

    • Plan and conduct research in HRD field.
    • Gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret information on HRD issues.
    • Reflect on the research undertaken.

  3. Communication skills:

    • Communicate effectively orally and in writing with different role players in HRD field.
    • Apply theoretical principles of communication.
    • Reflect on communication application.

  4. Development of macro-vision:

    • Develop accountable theoretical and practical macro-vision of HRD nationally and internationally.

  5. Responsibility skills:

    • Organize and coordinate resources in HRD field.
    • Accept responsibility for own activities in HRD field.

  6. Teamship:

    • Practice social sensitivity and work effectively in a team.
    • Implement relevant theory and reflect on the implementation.

  7. Technological and environmental literacy:

    • Utilize appropriate technology effectively in HRD environment.

  8. Explore learning strategies:

    • Explore different effective learning strategies to acquire capabilities of various HRD roles.

  9. Promoting citizenship:

    • Promote responsible citizenship through holistic application of HRD in various contexts.

  10. Social, cultural, and aesthetic sensitivity:

    • Demonstrate sensitivity towards individuals in HRD community.
    • Apply appropriate theoretical principles and reflect on application.

  11. Career options:

    • Identify and articulate potential career options in HRD field.

  12. Business opportunities:

    • Recognize opportunities for independent employment and business in HRD field.

Assessment Practices

  • Formative Assessment:

    • Independent research and submission of 43 assessment outputs in the Programme.

  • Summative Assessment:

    • Integrated assessment at the conclusion of each module.
    • Minimum 50% required in each module to proceed.
    • Competency portfolio submission, contributing 20% to final mark.

Qualification Details

Type
Honours Degree
NQF Level
08
Min. Credits
120
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The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a public university located in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was established in 2005 through the merger of the Rand Afrikaans University, Technikon Witwatersrand, and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University. UJ is one of the largest universities in South Africa, with over 50,000 students enrolled across its four campuses. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, business, and health sciences. UJ is known for its commitment to providing quality education, promoting social justice, and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
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