Nelson Mandela University

Dip (Human Resource Management)

Programme Overview:

This programme equips the student for a career in the fields of human resources management, industrial relations, training management, personnel management and the broad field of general management. The Department of Human Resource Management is also accredited with the SA Board for People Practices.

Faculty:

Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 3 years Part-time 4 years

Qualification type:

Diploma (Dip)

Department:

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

330

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

330

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

345

Subjects requirements:

• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for diploma entry must be met. • Mathematics or Technical Mathematics – 35%, or Mathematical Literacy – 55%.

Career opportunities:

Human resources officer, industrial relations officer, training officer, supervisory/ management trainee positions, HR consultant, HR administrator, industrial relations specialist, recruitment consultant.

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