University of Venda

Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Human Resource Management

Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Human Resources

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Purpose and Rationale

Qualification Summary

Purpose:

  • The qualification aims to provide intensive study in Human Resources Management.
  • It offers training in concepts and research methods to equip learners for employment in Human Resources Management.
  • The program focuses on understanding and applying principles essential for effective organizational management, with a specialization in the human resource function.

Rationale:

  • This qualification is suitable for working professionals in various organizations who are interested in Human Resources Management.
  • It empowers individuals to advance their careers as human resource managers by enhancing their qualifications.
  • Furthermore, it serves as a pathway for learners who aspire to pursue higher education, such as a Master of Commerce or Master's and Doctoral degrees in Human Resource Management or related fields.

Outcomes

  1. Equip learners with requisite theoretical knowledge and practical skills for writing research proposal and for conducting a piece of research.
  2. Design to help students develop an understanding of personnel staffing.
  3. Plan and participate in collective bargaining and negotiations and mange conflict.
  4. Apply appropriate skills and knowledge on business ethics, personal and organisational values.
  5. Apply appropriate skills and knowledge of effectively managing employee performance and compensation in an organisations.
  6. Test the psychological assessment for organisational psychology.

Assessment Criteria

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

  • Familiarise learners with the practice of research in HRM.
  • Conduct independent research in HRM.
  • Present a formal academic researched paper in the form of a project.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

  • Expose learners to various facets of Human Resource Management (HRM).
  • Create awareness of HR issues in the South African context.
  • Cover staffing strategy, legal compliance, staffing planning, job analysis, external recruitment, internal recruitment, measurement, external selection.
  • Master employment decision-making and staffing systems management.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

  • Emphasise the analysis of labour-management relationships.
  • Explore processes, practices, and debates associated with employment relationships.
  • Collect theory and research on actions, bargaining behaviour, and conflict resolution.
  • Describe organisational, institutional, and market contexts affecting employment relations in industrial societies.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

  • Understand basic ethics concepts and distinctions.
  • Focus on fair treatment at work and key factors shaping ethical behaviour.
  • Acquire skills to influence ethical behaviour at work through fair disciplinary practices.
  • Impart knowledge on governance issues, employee rights, and managing discipline in organisations.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

  • Understand how organisations face competition and limited budgets.
  • Execute with a focus on SAP for success, performance, compensation, and goals alignment.
  • Learn to continuously improve workforce performance through coaching and feedback.
  • Evaluate and recognize top talent, rewarding best employees.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

  • Introduce the historical development of psychological assessment and nature of psychological testing.
  • Master psychometric theory, measurement concepts, and types of psychological techniques.
  • Describe and use psychological assessment in the work context, addressing professional, legal, and social questions.

Integrated Assessment:

  • Measurement of foundational, practical, and reflective competencies.
  • Completion of exercises integrating skills learned during the Honours year.
  • Tests, assignments, case studies, presentations, and examinations.
  • Production of a research paper demonstrating independent thought and research skills.
  • Utilisation of theoretical foundations and scholarly literature, including literature review and research proposal development.

Qualification Details

Type
Honours Degree
NQF Level
08
Min. Credits
120
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University of Venda
University of Venda
Description
The University of Venda (UNIVEN) is a comprehensive university located in Thohoyandou, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Established in 1982, it is one of the newer universities in the country. UNIVEN offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, education, health sciences, agriculture, and management sciences. The university is committed to providing quality education, research, and community engagement, with a focus on addressing the socio-economic challenges faced by the region. UNIVEN also promotes inclusivity and diversity, striving to create an environment that fosters personal and intellectual growth for its students.
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