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

Master of Commerce in Human Resources Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
4831  Master of Commerce in Human Resources Management 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Human Resources 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 1141/23  2021-07-01  2024-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2025-06-30   2028-06-30  

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 
Learners will be equipped with the required knowledge and skills for registration in the highest professional category at the ETQA for Human Resources Practices. The outcomes of this qualification are therefore following the requirements of the ETQA. Learners will be equipped with the required intellectual and practical skills to act as human resources specialists in organisations or as human resource consultants for various organisations.

Learners will be equipped with the intellectual capacity to develop strategic plans for human resources in organisations and to act as specialists in any one of the functions of human resources management. Learners with this qualification will be equipped with advanced research skills in the field of human resources management. Learners with this qualification will be equipped with skills to develop themselves. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognize other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry Requirement:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Human Resource Management, NQF Level 8. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Learners act as a consultant/specialist in the application field of both human resources management and Industrial and Organisational Psychology.
    2. Develop strategic plans for the human resources function in an organisation and should also be able to conduct an effective research for problem-solving purposes in this field.
    3. Undertaking independent research in Human Resources Management.
    4. Application of Personnel Psychological principles in the field of Human Resources Management.
    5. Developing a transformation strategy for an organisation, as well as an organizational development plan.
    6. Understanding and applying basic principles and theories of motivation, as well as leadership theories and the dynamics of leadership.
    7. Applying strategic human resources management in practice.
    8. Developing a portfolio of techniques and practices applicable to all the fields of Human Resources Management. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The learners are cognitively assessed for the ability to:
  • Recall theoretical and practical knowledge.
  • Apply theoretical and practical knowledge.
  • Integrate theory and practice.
  • Identify causal relationships between information and practice.
  • Predict future trends in the macro and micro organisational environments.
  • Understand, maintain and adapt systems and subsystems.
  • Design processes to meet theoretical requirements.
  • Evaluate systems, processes and behaviour of groups and individuals.

    The research competencies of learners are assessed by the supervisor and one external examiner. The dissertation is evaluated in terms of the learner's ability to:
  • Identify a suitable research problem.
  • Plan a research project.
  • Select and implement appropriate research methods.
  • Critically review the literature and to document it according to accepted scientific practices.
  • Analyze the data utilising relevant qualitative or quantitative methods.
  • Integrate the theoretical knowledge with empirical data.
  • Formulate relevant conclusions.
  • Evaluate research findings.
  • Make applicable recommendations based on the research findings.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Continuous, formative and summative assessment methods are used in the format of written and oral tests and exams, supervision of practical work, presentation of case studies, simulations, assignments and practical assessment of applicable skills. Assessment includes both assessment by the lecturer(s) and peer-assessment resulting in a statement of what the learner has achieved (research conclusions, procedures, processes, etc.). Assessment criteria are discussed with the learners resulting in co-operative learning and the development of collaborative skills (group discussions, group assignments).

    Portfolios - written assignments.
    Simulations.
    Work-place assessments.
    Written examinations.
    Oral examinations.

    Other:
    Group projects.
    Individual reports.
    Colloquium.
    Dissertation based on empirical research. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Cognate Master of Commerce, NQF Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Commerce in Human Resource Management, NQF Level 10. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. University of Pretoria 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.