Nelson Mandela University

BA (Human Resource Management)

Programme Overview:

This programme provides sound theoretical knowledge of human resources practice, labour relations, labour law, business and management, combined with hands-on practical skills in conflict management, research, stress management, organisational behaviour, consumer behaviour, rewards management and staffing. Industrial Psychology forms the core of the programme. The Department of Industrial and Organisational Psychology is registered with the Health Professions Council as a training facility for industrial psychologists.

Faculty:

Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 3 years

Qualification type:

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Department:

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

350

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

350

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

365

Subjects requirements:

• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met. • Mathematics or Technical Mathematics – 40%, or Mathematical Literacy – 70%.

Career opportunities:

Human resource practitioners, personnel consultant, industrial psychologist, marketing practitioner or labour relations manager, trainers or managers in local, regional and national government, small, medium and large businesses, or non- government organisations.

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