Program Overview

Programme Overview

The MCom Human Resource Management (Coursework) is a postgraduate programme offered by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Programme Details

• Code: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
• Credits: 180
• Duration: Minimum duration of study is 1 year

Admission Requirements

• A BCom Honours degree in Human Resource Management or Industrial and Organisational Psychology passed with an average of at least 65%.
• The head of department concerned may set additional admission requirements.
• The number of students will be determined in line with the growth strategy of the University of Pretoria as approved by the Executive.
• Allowance will be made for the diversity profile of students.

Additional Requirements

1. A candidate may be refused admission to a master's degree by the head of the department if he/she does not comply with the standard of competence in the subject as determined by the department.
2. The head of department concerned may set additional admission requirements.
3. Specific departments have specific requirements for admission.
4. The number of students will be determined in line with the growth strategy of the University of Pretoria as approved by the Executive.
5. Allowance will be made for the diversity profile of students.
6. A completed Postgraduate Diploma in Economic and Management Sciences can also be considered for admission to the Master's programme in Entrepreneurship.

Examinations and Pass Requirements

• The pass mark for both a dissertation and a mini-dissertation is 50%.
• A pass mark of at least 50% is required in the examination of each module.

Research Information

• The research article or research mini-dissertation contributes 50% toward the total requirements for the degree.

Dissertations/Mini-Dissertations, Curricula, and Modules

1. The degree programme requires that a dissertation/mini-dissertation must be submitted in a field of study chosen from the fields covered for the honours degree.
2. Information on modules, credits, and syllabi is available, on request, from the head of department/Postgraduate Committee concerned.
3. A module in Research Methodology is compulsory in all programmes.

Article for Publication

A dean may require, before or on submission of a dissertation, the submission of a draft article for publication to the supervisor.

Submission of Dissertation

A dissertation is submitted to the Head: Student Administration, before the closing date for the various graduation ceremonies as announced annually.

Core Modules

• EBW 801: Research Methodology
  • Module content includes developing the background to a research problem, compiling a thorough literature review, and approaches to research.

General Regulations

The General Regulations (G Regulations) apply to all faculties of the University of Pretoria. It is expected of students to familiarise themselves well with these regulations as well as with the information contained in the General Rules section. Ignorance concerning these regulations and rules will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression.