University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Human Resource Management

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 applied competence on a senior level in the mastering, analysis, interpretation, and understanding of organizational development and human resources management principles and methods. The qualification could put the learner in a position to work as a human resource practitioner or a manager in organizations.

Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate their competence at applying the theoretical principles of problem identification and solving in the field of economic, business and people management and reflecting on the application made (problem-solving skills)###
  2. Understand and apply the principles of research in the field of economic, business and people management, including the gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information on economic and business management issues correctly by utilizing the relevant theoretical research principles and reflecting on the research, the implications of the research (research skills)###
  3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing with the different role players in the field of economic, business and people management by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflecting on the application made (communication skills)###
  4. Be accountable for developing a theoretical and practical macro-vision, taking into account socio-political and multi-cultural factors of economic, business and people management internationally, nationally, provincially / regionally and locally (development of macro-vision)###
  5. Effectively and responsibly organise and coordinate resources and opportunities in the field of economic, business and people management by applying relevant theoretical aspects and reflect on the application thereof (entrepreneurship)###
  6. Accept the responsibility for their own activities in the field of economic, business and people management (entrepreneurship, self-responsibility skills)###
  7. Practice acceptable social sensitivity in the relationships with others and work effectively in a team by implementing relevant theory and reflecting on the implementation thereof (teamship)###
  8. Utilise appropriate management technology (e.g. computer, internet and e-mail) effectively in the economic, business and people management environment (technological and environmental literacy)###
  9. Explore different effective learning strategies to acquire different skills within the field of economic, business and people management (explore learning strategies)###
  10. Promote responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of theoretical principles within the field of economic, business and people management both at local and national level (promoting citizenship)###
  11. Practice acceptable social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards the different role players in economic, business and people management industry by applying the appropriate theoretical principles and reflecting on the application made (cultural and aesthetic sensitivity)###
  12. Acquire acceptable employment seeking skills for entry into the different sectors of the economic, business and people management industry by utilising the theoretical principles and reflecting on the application thereof (employment seeking skills).

Assessment Criteria

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes:

  1. Problem Solving Skills: Learners must demonstrate their ability to identify and solve problems in economic, business, and people management by applying theoretical and practical principles and reflecting on the application made.

  2. Research Skills: Learners should understand and apply research principles in the field by gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, and interpreting information on economic, business, and people management, reflecting on the implications of findings of other researchers.

  3. Communication Skills: Learners must effectively communicate orally and in writing with various role players in the field by applying theoretical communication principles and reflecting on the application made.

  4. Development of Macro-Vision: Learners should develop an accountable theoretical and practical macro-vision of economic, business, and people management at different levels.

  5. Entrepreneurship: Learners must organize and coordinate resources effectively in the field, applying relevant theoretical aspects and reflecting on the application.

  6. Self-Responsibility Skills: Learners should use initiative and accept responsibility for their activities in the field.

  7. Teamship: Learners must practice social sensitivity and work effectively in a team by implementing relevant theory and reflecting on the implementation.

  8. Technological and Environmental Literacy: Learners must utilize appropriate technology effectively in the economic, business, and people management environment.

  9. Explore Learning Strategies: Learners should explore different learning strategies to acquire skills within the field.

  10. Promoting Citizenship: Learners must promote responsible citizenship through the application of theoretical principles in the field.

  11. Cultural and Aesthetic Sensitivity: Learners should demonstrate social, cultural, and aesthetic sensitivity towards different role players in the industry.

  12. Employment Skills: Learners must demonstrate acceptable employment seeking skills for entry into different sectors of the industry.

Integrated Assessment:

  • Formative Assessment: Continuous assessment via written assignments will be utilized as an entry requirement for exams. Lecturers' formal assessments will contribute at least 40% to the summative assessment. A minimum mark of 40% is required for entry into summative assessment.

  • Self-Assessment: Learners will participate in self-assessment of written assignments and discussion forums, counting for not more than 10% of their final mark.

Summative Assessment:

  • Integrated assessment will be done through written examinations for all modules, negotiated with learners at the outset. A final mark will be calculated based on the average of modular and exam marks.

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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