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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Commerce in Industrial Psychology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
73977  Master of Commerce in Industrial Psychology 
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg 
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 07 - Human and Social Studies  General Social Science 
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
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The primary purpose of this qualification is to develop applied competence of the learner on an advanced level in the mastering, analysis, interpretation and understanding of industrial psychological principles and methods. Its puts the learner in a position to register as Personnel Practitioner with the South African Board of Personnel Practice and to work on an advanced level in the fields of human resource management and Industrial Psychology. It will prepare the learner for further study in industrial Psychology on NQF Level 8 which eventually may lead to registration with the Professional Board of Psychology of the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a professional psychologist after having obtained a doctorate and having completed an internship. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Recognition of Prior Learning in case of learners not complying with the formal entry requirements will be conducted in accordance with the policy and guidelines of the Institution concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning experience. Recognition takes place only where prior learning corresponds with the required NQF level, and in terms of applied competencies relevant to the content and outcomes of the qualification. Through recognition of prior learning, learners may gain access, or advanced placement, or recognition of status, on condition that they continue their studies at this Institution.

Entry requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Industrial Psychology, NQF Level 8. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate their competence at applying the highly advanced theoretical principles of problem identification and solving in the field of industrial psychology / human resource management correctly and reflect on the application made. (Problem solving skills).

    2. Plan and exercise highly advanced research in the field of industrial psychology/human resource management, including the gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information on industrial psychology/human resource management issues correctly by utilising the relevant theoretical research principles and reflect on the research undertaken (Research skills).

    3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing on a highly advanced level with the different role players in the field of industrial psychology/human resource management by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflect on the application made correctly (Communication skills).

    4. Develop an accountable and highly advanced theoretical and practical macro vision, taking into account socio-political and multi-cultural factors of economic, business and people management internationally, nationally, provincially/regionally and locally (Development of macro vision).

    5. Effectively and responsibly organise and coordinate resources and opportunities in the field of industrial psychology /human resource management by applying advanced relevant highly advanced theoretical aspects and reflect on the application thereof (Entrepreneurship).

    6. Accept the responsibility for their own activities in the field of industrial psychology/human resource management (Entrepreneurship, self-responsibility skills).

    7. Practice acceptable social sensitivity in this relationships with others and work effectively in a team by implementing relevant highly in a team by implementing the relevant highly advanced theory and reflect on the implementation thereof (Team ship).

    8. Utilise appropriate management technology (eg. computer and e-mail) effectively in the industrial psychology/human resource management environment (Technological and environmental literacy).

    9. Explore different effective learning strategies to acquire different skills within the field of industrial psychology /human resource management (Explore learning strategies).

    10. Promote responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of management capabilities within the field of industrial psychology/human resource management (Promoting citizenship).

    11. Practice acceptable social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards the different role players in the industrial psychology/human resource management industry by applying the appropriate highly advanced theoretical principles and reflect on the application made (Cultural and aesthetic sensitivity).

    12. Acquire acceptable employment seeking skills for entry into the different sectors of the sectors of the economic, business and people management industry by applying the highly advanced theoretical principles of employment seeking and reflect on the application thereof (Employment seeking skills). 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes:
    1. Demonstrate their ability to identify and solve problems in the field of industrial psychology /human resource management correctly by applying the highly advanced theoretical principles correctly and reflect on the application made. (Problem solving skills).

    2. Plan and exercise highly advanced research in the field of industrial psychology /human resource management, including the gathering, analysing, synthesising interpretation of information on industrial psychology/human resource management issues correctly by utilising the relevant theoretical research principles and reflect on the research undertaken (Research skills).

    3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing on a highly advanced level with the different role players in the field of industrial psychology/human resource management by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflect on the application made correctly (Communication skills).

    4. Develop an accountable and highly advanced effective theoretical and practical macro vision, of economic, business and people management internationally, nationally, provincially/regionally and locally (development of macro vision).

    5. Effectively and responsibly organise and coordinate resources and opportunities in the field of industrial psychology /human resource management by applying advanced relevant highly advanced theoretical aspects and reflect on the application thereof (Entrepreneurship).

    6. Accept the responsibility for their own activities in the field of industrial psychology/human resource management (Entrepreneurship, self-responsibility skills).

    7. Practice acceptable social sensitivity in this relationship with others and work effectively in a team by implementing relevant highly advanced theory and reflect on the implementation thereof (team ship).

    8. Utilise appropriate management technology (eg. computer and e-mail) effectively in the industrial psychology/human resource management environment (Technological and environmental literacy).

    9. Explore different effective learning strategies to acquire different skills within the field of industrial psychology /human resource management (Explore learning strategies).

    10. Promote responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of management capabilities within the field of industrial psychology/human resource management (Promoting citizenship).

    11. Practice acceptable social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards the different role players in the industrial psychology/human resource management industry by applying the appropriate highly advanced theoretical principles and reflect on the application made (Cultural and aesthetic sensitivity).

    12. Acquire acceptable employment seeking skills for entry into the different sectors of the economic, business and people management industry by applying the highly advanced theoretical principles of employment seeking and reflect on the application thereof (Employment seeking skills).

    Integrated Assessment:
    Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:

    Learners are continuously assessed via written ad hoc modular tests and assignments, which will be utilised as an entry requirement for exam purposes. A minimum modular mark of 40% is required for entry into summative assessment.
    Learners will also need to complete a written research paper, which will count 50% of their final mark. Learners will assess themselves in the writing of their research article and the subsequent assessment thereof by their supervisor. Further editing and re-writes may be necessary.

    Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:
    Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of a written 3-hour examination per module. A final mark will be calculated on the average of the modular and exam mark. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.

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

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Commerce in Industrial Psychology, 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: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced 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 Johannesburg 


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