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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Development 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
111513  Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Development 
ORIGINATOR
North West University 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National First Degree  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Human Resources 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Not Applicable  NQF Level 07  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 06120/18  2018-07-01  2021-07-01 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2022-07-01   2027-07-01  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of the Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management is to produce learners who have mastered a systematic and coherent body of knowledge and who have an understanding of underlying discipline-related theories, concepts and principles with a view to further their studies in a specialisation of choice. Learners will have sufficient depth of knowledge and skills that give opportunities for continued growth, Postgraduate studies and for activity in a range of related careers with rewarding and constructive contributions to society.
Society will benefit from learners who are professional and ethical in their roles within the economy and society. Learners in their chosen fields will widen, increase and transform the leadership base in South Africa, both for innovation and science-based economic and research development for the education of future generations of Human Resource and Labour Relations Practitioners.

Rationale:
South Africa is in many ways still a developing country in need of specialists who can focus on the enhancement of the quality of work life of its citizens. This qualification answers to this aim, since the successful completion thereof will enable human resource managers and labour relations practitioners to function effectively in their respective roles within industry and business. Furthermore, it provides the necessary knowledge and skills foundation in Human Resource Management for continuation with a Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Human Resource Management. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL may be applied to:
  • grant learners who do not meet the minimum entry requirements entry to the qualification and.
  • learners for the achievement of the qualification in part or in full if evidence can be produced that shows that the learner has achieved, at a satisfactory level, the outcomes and associated assessment criteria specified for modules of the qualification.

    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • National Senior Certificate, Level 4 granting access to Bachelor Degree studies.
    Or
  • National Certificate (Vocational), Level 4 granting access to Bachelor Degree studies.
    Or
  • Senior Certificate, Level 4 with matriculation exemption. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following compulsory and elective modules at Levels 5, 6 and 7 totalling 412 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 5,152 Credits:
  • Business Management, 12 Credits.
  • Functions of Human Resource Management, 12 Credits.
  • Introduction to Economics,12 Credits.
  • Financial Accounting (Special), 16 Credits.
  • Basic Micro-and Macroeconomics, 12 Credits.
  • Introduction to Management and Management Processes, 12 Credits.
  • Occupational Health and Ergonomics, 12 Credits.
  • Financial Accounting (Special), 16 Credits.
  • Introduction to Industrial Psychology, 12 Credits.
  • Introduction to Labour Relations, 12 Credits.
  • Descriptive Statistics, 12 Credits.
  • Practical Statistics, 12 Credits.

    Elective Modules, Level 5, 12 Credits (Choose one):
  • Academic Literacy1, 12 Credits.
  • Academic Literacy 2, 12 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 6,124 Credits:
  • Occupational Management, 16 Credits.
  • Consumer Behaviour, 16 Credits.
  • Personnel Psychology, 16 Credits.
  • Work Group Dynamics, 16 Credits.
  • Career Psychology, 16 Credits.
  • Purchasing Management and Supply Chain Management, 16 Credits.
  • Understanding the Economic World, 12 Credits.
  • Introduction to Marketing Management, 16 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 7,124 Credits:
  • Organisational Psychology, 16 Credits.
  • Strategic Management, 16 Credits.
  • Financial Management, 16 Credits.
  • Psychometrics and Research Methodology, 16 Credits.
  • Applied Ethics, 12 Credits.
  • Conflict Resolution, 16 Credits.
  • Management of Labour Relations, 16 Credits.
  • Theory and Practice of Labour Relations, 16 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate an integrated knowledge and understanding of the key concepts and principles in the field of human resource management and labour relations.
    2. Debate, evaluate and explain human resource management knowledge.
    3. Identify, analyse and critically reflect in an ethical manner on the process of resolving problems.
    4. Identify own learning needs in a changing environment.
    5. Apply new skills to manage changes in the work context. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following Associated Assessment Criteria are applied in an integrated manner to the Exit Level Outcomes:
    1. Evaluate and apply and key concepts and principles in the field of human resource management and labour relations.
    2. Analyse, evaluate and apply the fundamental terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules and theories of human resource management.
    3. Apply appropriate discipline-related methods of scientific inquiry and independently validate, evaluate and manage sources of information.
    4. Critically reflect on, understand and apply appropriate methods or practices to resolve complex discipline-related problems and thereby introduce change within related practice.
    5. Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour within an academic and discipline-related environment, with sensitivity towards societal and cultural considerations.
    6. Effectively communicate scientific understanding and own opinions/ideas in written or oral arguments, using appropriate discipline-related and academic discourse as well as technology.
    7. Function effectively as a member and/or leader of a team or a group in scientific projects or investigations, with self-directed management of learning activities and responsibility for own learning progress.

    Integrated Assessment:
    This qualification employs formative, summative and integrated assessments throughout the three years of study, in the form of written tests, as well as practical assignments and examinations used in the various disciplines included in the qualification. The learners' skills at communicating orally and in written format, using appropriate Information Technology (IT), are also assessed, as well as her/his computer literacy. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Commerce, Level 7.
  • Bachelor of Administration, Level 7.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Human Resource Management and Labour Relations, Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Human Resource Management, Level 8. 
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    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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