UNISA Master of Commerce in Business Management (Full Dissertation) Human Resource Management (98582 – HRM)
The Master of Commerce in Business Management (Human Resource Management) at UNISA is a full research qualification at the NQF level 9. Here are the key details:
Qualification Details
Stream: Human Resource Management
Qualification Code: 98582 – HRM
Type: Full Research
NQF Level: 9
Total Credits: 180
SAQA ID: 14369
Admission Requirements
Basic Requirement: Bachelor honours degree, postgraduate diploma, or a 480-credit bachelor’s degree with at least 96 credits at NQF level 8 in Business Management.
Minimum Average: At least 60% average in the relevant field.
Additional Requirement: Students without a module in research methodology at NQF level 8 may need to complete this before the dissertation.
Foreign Qualifications: Must be evaluated by SAQA.
Application Materials: Academic transcript, a document describing intended research.
Selection Criteria: Suitability and viability of intended research, supervisory capacity and research expertise.
Time Limits
Standard Duration: 3 years.
Extension: Possible one-year extension upon application.
Research Master’s Degree
Key Component: Dissertation on an approved topic.
Requirement: Must have a research proposal approved in the first year of study.
Research Focus Areas
A list of departments and research focus areas is available on the College of Economic and Management Sciences’ website.
Research Outline
Requirement: Detailed research outline required for application.
Components: Title, summary, literature review, expected contribution, methodology, data availability, references, reasons for interest.
Guidelines: Available on the UNISA website.
Plagiarism: Strictly prohibited.
Fees and Funding
Application Fee: R135, non-refundable.
Payment Details: Payment methods and banking details available on UNISA’s website.
Student Fees: Information for 2024 will be available at registration time.
Funding Opportunities: Bursaries and funding options are available.
Application Process
Application Period for 2024: 11 September to 14 November.
Application Steps: Apply for a student number, complete the online application for admission, and upload supporting documents.
Document Submission: Within 10 working days during the application period.
Registration
Eligibility: Only approved applicants or re-registering students can register online.
Blocked Accounts: Students with outstanding fees or library blocks must resolve these before registering.
Registration Method: Online only. No printed forms accepted.
For more information and to apply, visit UNISA’s website and follow the provided links and guidelines.
