MCom in Industrial Psychology (Coursework)
Program Overview
University of Pretoria Program Information
The University of Pretoria offers a range of programs across various faculties. The following information outlines the details of these programs.
Faculties
- Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
- Offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including honors, master's, and doctorate programs
- Includes modules such as IPS 806, which focuses on research in practice
- Faculty of Education
- Provides undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including diplomas, certificates, and research-based degrees
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- Offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields like engineering, information technology, and the built environment
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- Includes undergraduate and postgraduate programs in natural and agricultural sciences
- Faculty of Theology and Religion
- Offers programs in theology and religion, ranging from undergraduate to postgraduate levels
- Faculty of Veterinary Science
- Provides programs in veterinary science, including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees
- Gordon Institute of Business Science
- Offers business-related programs, including postgraduate diplomas, certificates, and master's degrees
Program Details: IPS 806
Module Code and Qualification
- Module Code: IPS 806
- Qualification: Postgraduate
- Faculty: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Module Content
The module is divided into three parts:
- Part 1: Research Design and Proposal Development
- Students develop a research proposal, including background, problem statement, purpose, literature review, research questions or hypotheses, and methodology.
- Ethical considerations and adherence to the University's Code of Ethics for scholarly activities are emphasized.
- Part 2: Qualitative Research
- Students gain proficiency in advanced qualitative research methods, paradigms, designs, sampling, data collection, and analysis.
- They conduct a qualitative research project, justifying methodological choices and demonstrating reflexivity.
- Part 3: Quantitative Research
- Students become proficient in quantitative research methods, including paradigms, designs, sampling, and data collection.
- They learn to select and apply appropriate statistical models and analyze data using SPSS and AMOS.
Module Credits, NQF Level, and Programmes
- Module Credits: 30.00
- NQF Level: 09
- Programmes: MCom in Industrial Psychology (Coursework)
Prerequisites, Contact Time, Language of Tuition, and Period of Presentation
- Prerequisites: No prerequisites.
- Contact Time: 32 contact hours
- Language of Tuition: English
- Period of Presentation: Year
General Academic Regulations and Student Rules
The General Academic Regulations (G Regulations) and General Student Rules apply to all faculties and registered students. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with these regulations, as well as faculty-specific and programme-specific regulations.
Regulations, Degree Requirements, and Information
Faculty regulations, degree requirements, and information are subject to change and may be amended after publication.
University of Pretoria Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) Verification Project
The University is aligning its qualifications and programmes with the Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQSF) criteria, which may result in changes to qualification and programme names. Students are advised to contact their faculties for any questions.