As organisations strive to adapt to the ever-increasing challenges of globalisation, the need for skilled and qualified human resources professionals increases. This course aims to fill a gap in this much needed area of specialisation. The curriculum will provide you with sound knowledge and necessary skills that will enable you to work professionally in settings related to human resources. The programme takes an inter-disciplinary approach towards work and human resources, including perspectives from management, sociology, organisational psychology, education, economics, statistics, public policy, law, accountancy, and health and safety among others. Your knowledge and skill development will be assessed through different types of assessments including individual and group assignments, exams, presentations, projects, practicals and dissertation at the end of the programme. The programme will cover: Work, Labour Market and Society; Organisational Behaviour and Development; Industrial and Employee Relations; Design and Occupational Health and Safety; Personal and Occupational Skills Development; and Research.

Communication and Academic Skills Programme
The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.

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Please follow this link to access the course brochure: Bachelor in Work and Human Resources (Honours) leaflet - UM [PDF]