Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and honors qualifications, master's and doctoral degrees, and short learning programs.

Undergraduate and Honors Qualifications

• The Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management is a 360-credit qualification at NQF level 7.
• The qualification code is 98307, and the SAQA ID is not specified.
• The APS/AS is 21.
• Rules:
  • Students can register for a maximum of 10 modules or 120 credits per academic year.
  • Students need access to a computer, printer, and the internet.
• Purpose Statement:
  • The primary purpose is to provide graduate-level knowledge, specific skills, and applied competence in commerce and industry.
  • The secondary purpose is to provide functional managers at the middle management level in all sectors of the economy.
• The qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes.

Admission Criteria

• Applicants: New applicants and Unisa students who applied for admission to a new qualification may only register if they have received an offer of placement from Unisa and have accepted the offer online.
• Re-registering Students: May register for the 2026 academic year once the registration period opens.

Module Selection

• Each Unisa qualification is structured to require a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain time to graduate.
• Co-requisite: Module A is a co-requisite for Module B, meaning both must be registered simultaneously.
• Pre-requisite: Module A must be passed before registering for Module B.
• The maximum number of credits per academic year is 120, and per semester is 60.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management includes:

• First Level:
  • ECS1501 - Economics IA
  • ECS1601 - Economics IB (Macroeconomics I)
  • FAC1502 - Financial Accounting Principles, Concepts and Procedures
  • HRM1501 - Introduction to Human Resource Management
  • IOP1501 - Psychological Processes In the Work and Self-employed Context
  • IOP1601 - Personality In The Work And Self-employed Context
  • MNB1501 - Business Management IA
  • MNB1601 - Business Management IB
  • SUS1501 - Sustainability and Greed
• Second Level:
  • ECS2604 - Labour Economics
  • FIN2603 - Finance for Non-Financial Managers
  • HRD2602 - Training and Development Practices
  • HRM2601 - Human Resource Provisioning
  • HRM2602 - Human Resource Maintenance and Retention
  • IOP2601 - Organisational Research Methodology
  • IOP2602 - Organisational Psychology
  • LLW2601 - Individual Labour Law
  • LLW2602 - Collective Labour Law
  • LRM2601 - Labour Relations Management: Macro
  • MNG2601 - General Management
• Third Level:
  • HRD3702 - Management of Training and Development
  • HRM3703 - HR Information Systems and Technology
  • HRM3704 - Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management
  • HRM3705 - Remuneration Management
  • HRM3706 - Performance Management
  • IOP3703 - Career Psychology
  • IOP3705 - Organisational Development and Change
  • LRM3702 - Labour Relations Management: Micro
  • MNG3701 - Strategic Planning IIIA
  • MNG3702 - Strategic Implementation and Control IIIB

Research Areas

The university has various research areas and initiatives, including:

• Problem-solving research with relevance and impact
• People in research
• Research and innovation initiatives
• Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation
• Research support
• Research ethics

Colleges and Schools

The university consists of several colleges, including:

• College of Accounting Sciences
• College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
• College of Economic and Management Sciences
• College of Education
• College of Human Sciences
• College of Law
• College of Science, Engineering and Technology
• College of Graduate Studies

General Information

• The university has a range of support services for students, including academic support, career counseling, and financial assistance.
• The university has a strong focus on community engagement and outreach, with various initiatives and programs aimed at promoting social responsibility and community development.