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.

Colleges

The university is divided into several colleges, each offering a range of programs:

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

Program Details

One of the programs offered is the Introduction to Human Resource Development - HRD1501.

Introduction to Human Resource Development - HRD1501

• Module Type: Under Graduate Degree, Diploma
• Module Presentation: Semester module
• NQF Level: 5
• Credits: 12
• Language: English
• Module Presentation: Online
• Purpose: This module familiarizes the student with the theory, principles, and practice of human resource development (HRD).
• Curriculum:
  • Basic psychology of learning
  • The place of human resource development in the organisation
  • An overview of education, training, and development legislation in South Africa
  • Statutory education, training, and development structures in South Africa
  • The purpose of the administration in the training cycle and HRD administration in an organisation

Research

The university is involved in various research areas, including:

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

Alumni

The university has an alumni program that allows former students to stay connected and involved with the university.

• Alumni can stay connected through various activities and events
• The university offers various benefits to its alumni, including access to the university's facilities and services

Library

The university has a library that provides access to a wide range of resources, including books, journals, and online databases.

• The library offers various services, including research support and interlibrary loans

News & Media

The university publishes various news and media releases, including:

• News
• Publications
• Media releases
• Calendar & events
• Announcements
• Experts directory
• Unisa Press
• Unisa Highlights Videos