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Master of Commerce in Human Resource Management at North-West University

North-West University, South Africa

Programme overview

Master of Commerce in Human Resource Management is a master's qualification in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at North-West University. It is offered on the Mahikeng campus (Full-time/Part-time). Programme code: 5CEN01 E801M. Duration: Full-time: 1-3 years; Part-time: 1-4 years. Presented by School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management.

Faculty: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences  |  Department: School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management  |  Duration: Full-time: 1-3 years; Part-time: 1-4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

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Entry requirements

Prospective students should adhere to the following admission requirements: A student should be in possession of a BAHons or BComHons degree in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology. The study content of this degree must be to the satisfaction of the dean and the director of the School for Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management. The degree should include the following modules (or similar modules): Research methodology and Research Report, Applied Labour Relations, Human Capacity Development, Organisational Development, Strategic Human Resource Management and Descriptive and Practical Statistics. The student must have obtained a minimum average of 65% in the honours degree in order to qualify to be invited to the selection process. Prospective students should also pass a selection process directed at the measurement of the competencies set for Human Resource Practitioners. Students from other universities: Any other student will be assessed based on the outcomes and content of the programme they studied at the particular university.

Higher degree (Master's and doctoral) applications close on 30 November 2026. A non-refundable administration fee of R150 (South African applicants) or R600 (international applicants) applies, payable online only.

Apply through the official page: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/apply

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