Introduction
This programme provides sound theoretical knowledge of human resources practice, labour relations, labour law, business and management, combined with hands-on practical skills in information technology, conflict management, research, and stress management. Industrial psychology forms the core of the programme, which also has a strong information technology component.
NMMU’s Department of Industrial and Organisational Psychology is registered with the Health Professions Council as a training facility for industrial psychologists, and is accredited by the SA Board for Personnel Practice.
(Please note that these are the specific programme admission requirements – the university has its own minimum admission requirements.)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS:
- Admission Points Score of 36.
- Minimum NSC requirements for degree entry must be met.
- English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa (home language or first additional language) on at least level 3 (40-49%).
- NSC achievement rating of at least 2 (30-39%) for Mathematics or 4 (50-59%) for Mathematical Literacy.
- Applicants with an Admission Points Score between 26 and 35 may be referred to write the Access Assessment Test before a decision is made on whether or not to admit the applicant to the course.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008:
- Matriculation exemption/endorsement.
- Learners must score at least 27 points on the university’s SPS rating scale.
- Mathematics minimum pass mark of at least a SG=E.
- Applicants who do not meet the requirements for direct admission, and who have an SPS of 18 or higher, may be referred to write the Access Assessment Test before a decision is made on whether or not to admit the applicant to the course.
Career fields
- Human Resources Management
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over three years of full-time study.
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