UNISA Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial and Organisational Psychology Course
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Industrial and Organisational Psychology Overview
Qualification Details:
Qualification Code: 98351
NQF Level: 8
Total Credits: 120
SAQA ID: 84866
APS/AS: 60
Rules and Recommendations:
Pre-requisite Modules: It is strongly recommended to complete HMEMS80 before registering for HRIOP84, HRIOP85, or HRIOP86.
Important Note: Students who have previously passed HRIOP81, HRIOP82, or HRIOP83 but not HPIOP81, HPIOP82, or HRIOP83 must register for HRIOP84, HRIOP85, or HRIOP86.
Technology Requirements: Students are required to have access to a computer, printer, and internet.
Purpose of the Qualification:
This program aims to consolidate, advance, and deepen professional expertise in various practice areas of industrial and organisational psychology.
It focuses on developing research capacity in methodologies and techniques of a selected practice or specialization area.
The qualification prepares students to contribute new knowledge in the field at postgraduate level, enhancing career and employment prospects.
It provides comprehensive knowledge in principles, major theories, methods, and technology of industrial and organisational psychology.
Successful completion allows graduates to meet competence requirements for registration as a Human Resources Practitioner with the South African Board for Personnel Practice (SABPP).
Mode of Delivery:
The qualification is presented via online and distance learning modes.
Registration Information:
Eligibility: Open to applicants who have received an offer of placement from Unisa and have accepted it online.
For Re-registering Students: Registration is available for the 2023 academic year once the registration period opens.
For New Qualifications: Applicants should apply online during the prescribed application period.
Module Selection:
The qualification structure requires passing a specified number of NQF level credits within a set period.
Co-requisites and Pre-requisites: Certain modules have co-requisite or pre-requisite requirements.
Credit Limitations: A maximum of 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year is allowed.
Time Management: Allocate 6-8 hours per week for semester modules and 4-6 hours per week for year modules.
Curriculum:
- Group A (Compulsory Modules):
- HMEMS80 – Research Methodology
- IOP4861 – Industrial Psychological Assessment
- IOP4862 – Managerial and Organisational Psychology
- IOP4863 – Personnel and Career Psychology
- Group B (Choose One):
- HRIOP84 – Research Report: Employee and Organisational Wellness
- HRIOP85 – Research Report: Consumer Psychology
- HRIOP86 – Research Report: Employment Relations
Additional Notes:
Remember to note down module names and codes for reference during registration.
For detailed module information, including semester/year module and NQF level, refer to the specific module details provided by the institution.
