Law & Human Resources

Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Human Resource Management

Study the Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Human Resource Management online with Boston City Campus. This NQF Level 8 postgraduate qualification builds specialised expertise in strategic HR, labour relations and law, organisational behaviour, corporate governance, and HR analytics. Prepares for specialist and leadership roles in people management with flexible distance learning and dedicated academic support.

If you want to work where people, strategy, and organisational systems meet, this programme provides you with the depth and structure to grow with confidence. You will explore how HR strategy is developed, how labour legislation shapes workplace decisions, and how behaviour and labour market dynamics influence performance.

A dedicated research project develops your ability to investigate real organisational challenges and apply evidence-based thinking. The learning is practical and academically rigorous, making it a strong pathway into senior HR roles or progression to Master’s degree study.

Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Human Resource Management

Time to Complete

1 Year (min) - 3 Years (max)

Study Options

Full-time, Part-time or Flexi-time - via online learning (ODeL)

Credits

120

NQF Level

8

SAQA ID

124713

Field of Study

Law & Human Resources

Further Study Options:

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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Entry Requirements

A minimum requirement for admission into the BComHons (Human Resource Management) is a:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management (NQF (HEQSF) Level 7, minimum 360 credits); or an
  • Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management (NQF (HEQSF) Level 7, minimum 120 credits); or an
  • Appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF (HEQSF) Level 7, minimum 360 credits) with a major in Human Resource Management (NQF Level 7); or an
  • Equivalent qualification from an international higher education institution, see section on International Applicants below.

See the Fact Sheet for detailed entry requirements.

This programme is offered by Boston City Campus in the distance mode of education with support provided at Learner Support Centres. Apply to register at any Boston City Campus Learner Support Centre nationwide.

All modules are compulsory and must be passed.

Career Opportunities include:

  • HR Manager/Group HR Manager
  • HR Business Partner
  • HR Consultant
  • HR Practitioner/HR Generalist
  • Talent Acquisition Specialist
  • Employee Relations Specialist
  • HR Policy Analyst
  • Wellness Manager
  • Organisational Development Practitioner
  • People Operations Manager
  • Compensation and Benefits Analyst
  • Workforce Planning Specialist
  • HR Development/L&D Manager
  • Performance and Reward Specialist
  • HR Data/People Analytics Specialist
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Specialist
  • Employment Equity & Transformation Practitioner
  • HR Information Systems (HRIS) Specialist

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Academic Year 1 – Semester 1

  • Strategic Human Resource Management
  • Advanced Labour Relations and Labour Law
  • Strategic Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
  • Business Research Methodology
  • Advanced Labour Markets (Economics)

Academic Year 1 – Semester 2

  • Advanced Organisational Behaviour
  • Strategic Human Resource Development (Performance and Reward Management)
  • Strategic Human Resource Metrics and Analytics (E-HRM)
  • Research Project

Academic Year 1 – Semester 1

  • Strategic Human Resource Management
  • Advanced Labour Relations and Labour Law
  • Business Research Methodology

Academic Year 1 – Semester 2

  • Strategic Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
  • Advanced Labour Markets (Economics)
  • Advanced Organisational Behaviour

Academic Year 2 – Semester 3

  • Strategic Human Resource Development (Performance and Reward Management)
  • Strategic Human Resource Metrics and Analytics (E-HRM)
  • Research Project

Academic Year 1 – Semester 1

  • Strategic Human Resource Management
  • Advanced Labour Relations and Labour Law

Academic Year 1 – Semester 2

  • Business Research Methodology
  • Strategic Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

Academic Year 2 – Semester 3

  • Advanced Labour Markets (Economics)
  • Advanced Organisational Behaviour
  • Strategic Human Resource Development (Performance and Reward Management)

Academic Year 2 – Semester 4

  • Strategic Human Resource Metrics and Analytics (E-HRM)
  • Research Project

Visit the comprehensive Fact Sheet for assessment information.

On completion of the programme, graduates will have the necessary knowledge and practical skills required to:

  • Apply the appropriate concepts, standards, and methods to the strategic design of human resources management in the workplace.
  • Effectively manage organisational behaviour by critically assessing the relevant business components (policies, processes and procedures) and environmental impact factors (political, social and economic) of the organisation.
  • Apply strategic business ethics and corporate governance principles to develop an implementable organisational code of practice and ethical code of practice.
  • Create an effective strategic human resource development plan to manage performance and reward systems aligned to organisational goal attainment.
  • Critically analyse challenges in the South African labour market by assessing the contemporary South African employment relations environment in relation to current South African labour legislation.
  • Strategically utilise human resources technology (E-HRM) for effective human resource administration and for the generation of human resource metrics and analytics to improve strategic decision-making processes.
  • Demonstrate appropriate research skills to resolve a complex business case.

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On successful completion, the Learner will be issued a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Human Resource Management, SAQA ID 124713, NQF 8, minimum of 120 credits from Boston City Campus.