Nelson Mandela University

BCom (Industrial Psychology & Human Resource Management)

Programme Overview:

This programme combines Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management with subjects such as Business Management, Accounting, Economics, Law and Labour Relations. 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 Commerce (BCom)

Department:

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

390

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

Subjects requirements:

• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met. • Mathematics – 50%.

Career opportunities:

Human resource practitioner, personnel consultant / manager, training manager, labour relations manager, marketing practitioner or an industrial psychologist.

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