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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Philosophy in Human Resource Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
74012  Master of Philosophy in Human Resource Management 
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 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
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 provide qualifying learners with applied competence on an advanced (executive) level in the mastering, analysis, interpretation and understanding of organisational development and Human Resources Management principles and methods. The qualification could put the learner in a position to register as Personnel Practitioner with the South African Board for Personnel Practice. It also equips the learner to work as an organizational development specialist or human resource manager at an advanced level in organisations. The qualification will further make it possible for learners to work as consultants in own businesses as well as consulting business ventures. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

Recognition of Prior Learning in the case of learners not complying with the formal entry requirements will be conducted in accordance with the policy and guidelines of the University concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. Recognition takes place only where prior learning corresponds to 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 University.

Entry Requirements:
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. Demonstrate their competence at applying the advanced theoretical principles of problem identification and solving in the field of economic, business and people management and reflecting on the application made (Problem solving skills)
    2. Plan and exercise advanced research in the field of economic, business and people management, including the gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information on economic and business management issues correctly by utilising the relevant theoretical research principles and reflecting on the research undertaken (Research skills)
    3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing at an advanced level with the different role players in the field of economic, business and people management by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflecting on the application made. (Communication skills)
    4. Be accountable for developing an 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 economic, business and people management by applying advanced relevant theoretical aspects and reflect on the application thereof (Entrepreneurship)
    6. Accept the responsibility for their own activities in the field of economic, business and people management (Entrepreneurship, self-responsibility skills)
    7. Practise acceptable social sensitivity in the relationships with others and work effectively in a team by implementing the relevant theory on an advanced level and reflecting on the implementation thereof (Team ship)
    8. Utilise appropriate management technology (e. g. computer, Internet and e-mail) effectively in the economic, business and people management environment (Technological and environmental literacy)
    9. Explore different effective learning strategies to acquire different skills within the field of economic, business and people management (Explore learning strategies)
    10. Promote responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of advanced management capabilities within the field of economic, business and people management both at local and national level (Promoting citizenship)
    11. Practice acceptable social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards the different role players in the economic, business and people industry by applying the appropriate theoretical principles and reflecting 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 utilising the theoretical principles and reflecting on the application thereof (Employment seeking skills) 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. Do the learners demonstrate their ability to identify and solve problems in the field of economic, business and people management in general, and more specifically by affecting change in organisations, by applying the advanced theoretical and practical principles and reflecting on the application made? (Problem solving skills).
    2. Are the learners able to plan and exercise advanced levels of diagnosis, investigation and/or research in the field of economic, business and people management, including the gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information on economic, business and people management issues, correctly by utilising the relevant theoretical principles and reflecting on the outcome of their findings? (Research skills)
    3. Can the learners communicate effectively orally and in writing at an advanced level with the various role players in the field of economic, business and people management by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflecting on the application made? (Communication skills)
    4. Have the learners developed an accountable and advanced effective theoretical and practical macro vision of economic, business and people management internationally, nationally, provincially/regionally and locally? (Development of macro vision)
    5. Are the learners able to effectively and responsibly organise and coordinate resources and opportunities in the field of economic, business and people management by applying advanced relevant theoretical aspects and reflecting on the application thereof? (Entrepreneurship)
    6. Are the learners able to use initiative and accept the responsibility for their own activities in the field of economic, business and people management? (Entrepreneurship, self-responsibility skills)
    7. Can the learners practice acceptable social sensitivity in relationships with others and work effectively in a team by implementing the relevant theory and reflect on the implementation thereof? (Team ship)
    8. Are the learners able to utilise appropriate management technology (e. g. computer and e-mail) effectively in the economic, business and people management environment? (Technological and environment literacy)
    9. Are the learners able to explore different effective learning strategies to acquire different skills within the field of economic, business and people management? (Explore learning strategies)
    10. Are the learners able to promote responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of management capabilities within the field of economic, business and people management? (Promoting citizenship)
    11. Are the learners able to practice acceptable social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards the different role players in the economic, business and people industry by applying the appropriate theoretical principles and reflecting on the application made? (Cultural and aesthetic sensitivity)
    12. Do the learners demonstrate acceptable employment seeking skills for entry into the different sectors of the economic, business and people management industry by applying the theoretical principles of employment seeking and reflecting on the application thereof? (Employment seeking skills)

    Integrated Assessment:
    Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:

    Continuous assessment:
    Learners are continuously assessed via written assignments that will be utilised as an entry requirement for exam purposes. The formal assessment by lecturers will contribute at least 40% of the summative assessment for a modular mark. A minimum modular mark of 40% is required for entry into summative assessment.

    Self-assessment:
    Learners will participate in self-assessment of written assignments and participation in discussion forums, which will count not more than 10% of their final mark for a particular module.

    Summative assessment that will be implemented:

    Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of a written examination for modules 1-5, 7-13 and 14 or 15. The examination may take various forms such as take-home format. The format of the examination will be negotiated with learners at the outset of each module. A final mark will be calculated on the average of the modular and exam mark for modules 1-5, 7-13 and 14 or 15. Module 6 will be assessed as a project in organisational context - module 16 or the research project - module 17 (depending on the elected option of the learner) will be submitted for external examination. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master of Commerce in Human Resources Management, NQF Level 9.
  • Master of Arts in Human Resource Management, NQF Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Management Sciences in Human Resources, NQF Level 10.
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Development, NQF Level 10.
  • Doctor of Commerce in Human Resources Management, NQF Level 10.
  • Doctor of 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 
    New endorsements. Name may change. 

    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 


    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.