About Management & Human Resources Management

The Management & Human Resources Management Disciplines offers up-to-date undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the fields of Management and Human Resources Management. We provide expert supervision for research degrees and conduct leading edge national and international research in the field.

Founded on leading international theory but grounded in the South African business context, our courses prepare students to deal with the unique challenges of management and HR management in today’s world of work.

What is Management & Human Resources Management?

Courses in human resources management examine the vital role played by intellectual capital in an organisation, and how to optimally manage people in order to deliver a competitive advantage to the business. They cover topics such as industrial relations; the attraction and retention of key talent; training and motivation of employees; compensation; and the ways in which to drive maximum productivity. They also deal with current topical issues such as HIV/Aids in the workplace and affirmative action.

Management courses deal with the theory and practice of management and organisational behaviour and include the role of managers; managing individuals, groups and teams; leadership; and organisational development. The important and complex area of project management is also covered in detail, as is the area of strategic management. At the third year level, the Management III Entrepreneurship course introduces students to the theory and practice of entrepreneurship and new venture creation, and exposes them to the practicalities of setting up and running their own business.

Why study Management & Human Resources Management?

The broad nature of the field of Management & Human Resources Management opens up a wide variety of career options for graduates. Those specialising in Management can go on to take up positions as a general manager, project manager, strategic planning director, or manager in the tourism, public and health sectors. Those with an entrepreneurial aptitude may choose to start their own businesses, or become small business advisors or business consultants. The field of Human Resources Management opens up careers as a human resources director, industrial relations manager, management consultant, strategic planning director or consultant, sports or facilities manager, and training and development manager.

Management & Human Resources Management Programmes

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