MCom Strategic Human Resource Management (Coursework)

College of Business and Economics, Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management
Faculty: College of Business and Economics
Department: Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management
Programme Level: Postgraduate
Programme Name: MCom Strategic Human Resource Management (Coursework)
Programme Code: M34SMQ
Medium of Facilitation: Part-Time
NQF Level: 9
NQF Credits: 180
SAQA: 83906

Application Start Date: Apr 1, 2022
Application End Date: Oct 31, 2022

Purpose

The purpose of this qualification is to develop the applied competence of the student on an advanced (executive) level in the mastering, analysis, interpretation and understanding of performance, change and organisational development principles and methods. The qualification puts the student in a position to register as Personnel Practitioner with the South African Board of Personnel Practice. It also equips the student to work as a Human Resource Manager or Organisational Development Specialist on an advanced level in organisations. The qualification will further enable students to work as consultants in their own businesses as well as in consulting business ventures.

Career Opportunities

Curriculum

Admission Requirements

An appropriate honours degree in the broader field of Human Resource Management applicable for access to a Master's degree with a minimum of 65% average. The student must have completed an honours module of Research Methodology (NQF level 8) undertaken as part of a qualification. The selection process may consist of selection interviews, psychometric testing and a research proposal exercise, amongst other requirements.

Selection Process