Human Resource Management - Wits University

Overview

Are you a great communicator who relates well to people? Do you have excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to ‘see both sides'? Studying Human Resource Management may be a great choice for you.

HRM studies focus on people-related policies and systems. They are also concerned with change in organisations and industrial relations, such as recruitment, talent management, employee development and motivation, and compensation.

Career Opportunities

Consulting
Human Resource Management
Industrial Relations Management
Management
Negotiations
Recruitment and Talent Management
Strategic Planning
Training and Development

Curriculum

Major Combinations

Economics
Information Systems
Law
Management
Marketing
Psychology

Entry Requirements

APS 38+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 5

Wait-listing

Applicants with an APS of 35-37, as well as English Level 5 and Mathematics Level 5, will be wait-listed subject to place availability.

Closing dates

Application Closing Date: 30 September 2022 | Residence Applications: 30 September 2022

University Application Process

The Student Enrolment Centre at Wits handles all student applications.
Please click here for an overview of the application process.
Check the admission requirements for your degree. Check if any additional selection requirements apply.
Submit your application, required documentation and application fee before the closing date.
Once you have applied, an admissions consultant will be assigned to your application.
Applicants can monitor the progress of their applications via the Self Service Portal.
If you are an international applicant and/or have a foreign qualification, please click here.

Wits Plus applicants, applications can only be done online. We will be in contact with you should we require additional documentation.

Compliance with the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place at the University. The University has a specific number of places for first year undergraduates, approved by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.

University Fees and Funding

Click here to see the current average tuition fees for the first year of study. The Fees website also provides information about the payment of fees and closing dates for fees payments. Once you have applied you will be able to access the fees estimator on the student self-service portal.

The Financial aid office provides information on student funding and scholarships. University-funded Scholarships include Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships, University Entrance Scholarships, Equality Scholarships, Sports Scholarships and National Olympiad winner awards. For information about NSFAS funding, please visit the NSFAS website. External bursaries portal: The Bursaries South Africa website provides a comprehensive list of bursaries in South Africa.

Wits Plus applicants: terms of payment are in accordance with University regulations, and students are not eligible for University bursaries/NSFAS or residential accommodation.

Wait-listing

Please contact the Student Call Centre