Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Industrial Psychology at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Full-time advanced coursework in Industrial Psychology that equips students with advanced people management skills and prepares them for leadership roles. It consists of nine compulsory modules, one of which is a research assignment, totalling at least 120 credits.

Faculty: Economic and Management Sciences | Department: Industrial Psychology | Duration: One year (full-time) | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Modules: Applied Psychological and Performance Assessment and Professional Ethics, Labour Relations and Legislation, Occupational and Career Psychology, Organisational Psychology: Contemporary Challenges, Psychometrics: Measurement Theory, Test Construction and Decision-making, Research Assignment: Industrial Psychology (30 credits), Research Methodology, Strategic Human Resources Management I and II.

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Entry requirements

One of: a BCom (Industrial Psychology) or equivalent bachelor's degree; a BA with Psychology and Industrial Psychology to third-year level with an average of 65% for Industrial Psychology 314, 324 and 348 (or equivalent); or a BCom with Industrial Psychology and third-year Business Management modules with a 65% average for Industrial Psychology 314, 324 and 348 (or equivalent). Applicants whose bachelor's degree lacks an Industrial Psychology major must first pass Industrial Psychology 144, 214, 224, 252, 262, 314, 324 and 348 as an occasional student (or obtain exemption). Selection also considers a minimum 60% in third-year Industrial Psychology or HRM modules, consistency of performance, and psychometric and other assessments.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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