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Master of Commerce in Human Resource Management at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

A full-thesis-only Master of Commerce in Human Resource Management at Stellenbosch University. On completion students present a manuscript based on the thesis, ready for publication in an accredited journal.

Faculty: Economic and Management Sciences  |  Department: Industrial Psychology  |  Duration: Two years  |  Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

A compulsory 180-credit Thesis in Human Resource Management with a publishable manuscript based on it.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An acknowledged honours degree in Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Management, or an equivalent qualification, with an average of at least 65% for the honours degree. The selection committee also considers a minimum of 60% for honours Human Resource Management modules and psychometric or other suitability assessments. Evidence of written academic work (honours research project) and a statement of research interest (1-3 pages) are required.

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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