Core modules

• HRC 700

  Research report 700

  Credits: 

  30.00
  Module content:
  

  This module requires the student to demonstrate their ability to conduct independent research by conducting research on a topic in either the Human Resource Management or Labour Relations Management field and submit a research report.

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  Prerequisites	No prerequisites.
  Period of presentation	Year

• HRC 701

  Research Methodology 701

  Credits: 

  12.00
  Module content:
  

  This module requires students to identify research problems/gaps, formulate a problem statement and literature study and develop research objectives/questions/hypotheses within the fields of Industrial Psychology, Human Resource Management and Labour Relations. Qualitative and quantitative methodologies will be learned and applied, and students need to apply knowledge in order to gather information (articles, books etc), referencing, data collection and data analyses.

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  Prerequisites	No prerequisites.
  Period of presentation	Year

• HRC 702

  Human resource management and Labour relations practicum 702

  Credits: 

  15.00
  Module content:
  

  Compile a portfolio concerning practicums pertaining to collective bargaining, and dispute resolutions, as well as organisational-, personnel- and career psychology.

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  Prerequisites	No prerequisites.
  Period of presentation	Year

• HRC 703

  Personnel and career psychology 703

  Credits: 

  12.00
  Module content:
  

  To understand and develop insight regarding personnel psychology, career dynamics; career development and the framework in which career management, and personnel psychology can be pursued.

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  Prerequisites	No prerequisites.
  Period of presentation	Semester 1 or Semester 2

• HRC 704

  Employee health and safety 704

  Credits: 

  12.00
  Module content:
  

  Understand and apply the legal aspects of the Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, and what is meant with ‘health’ and ‘safety’ in the work context. Have knowledge based on the content of an Employee Aid Programme (EAP) and how to deal with HIV/Aids, alcohol and drug dependence, psychological and physical health, traditional healers, and workplace psychopathology in the work context.

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  Prerequisites	No prerequisites.
  Period of presentation	Semester 1 or Semester 2

• HRC 705

  Organisational psychology and diversity management 705

  Credits: 

  12.00
  Module content:
  

  Know and apply theories pertaining to group dynamics, leadership and group functioning and how to utilise groups in decision-making, problem-solving and reaching organisational objectives. Students must understand the paradigm shifts in the development of historically disadvantaged employees and phasing in of historically disadvantaged employees in the organisation to retain and generate organisational effectiveness. Student should apply knowledge pertaining to the nature and future changes that could impact on organisations, as well as the strategies that organisations can use to address these organisational changes.

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  Prerequisites	No prerequisites.
  Period of presentation	Semester 1 or Semester 2

• LAM 701

  Collective bargaining and negotiation 701

  Credits: 

  15.00
  Module content:
  

  In this module students should know and understand national and international trends and developments pertaining to collective bargaining and negotiation. Students should describe the collective bargaining role players (including trade unions), and what is meant with organised labour. Pertaining to negotiation, know and apply relevant negotiation skills and how to obtain the optimal outcomes in a negotiation situation.

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  Prerequisites	No prerequisites.
  Period of presentation	Semester 1 or Semester 2

• LAM 702

  Dispute resolutions 702

  Credits: 

  12.00
  Module content:
  

  Students should know, understand and apply best practices pertaining to labour disputes, with particular focus on processes and relevant legislation.

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  Prerequisites	No prerequisites.
  Period of presentation	Semester 1 or Semester 2

Annual increase information:

• Module pricing is subject to change at the beginning of every year without prior notice.
• UPOnline tuition fees will increase annually by approximately 5%.
• The annual increase will apply from the March intake, which is the second intake of the year.
• If the programme fee is paid in full upfront the student is still liable for the difference between the upfront payment and increased amount until the completion of the programme.
• If you have any historic debt owed to the University of Pretoria, any payment you make will go towards settling that debt first.
• All-inclusive total programme cost.