Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources Management
RATIONALE
The national and global socioeconomic challenges confronting developing and emerging economies in general and Botswana in particular, require integrated and multisectoral interventions
in order to meet both the current and the future human resources needs. The country’s ability to achieve sustainable development is anchored on robust human resources base that is driven
by both strategic renewal and sustained rejuvenation. In order to achieve a competitive advantage, organisations are increasingly looking at human resources ma agement at the operational
and strategic levels. Students will study core business and human resources courses and gain an insight into how people work in organizations; their motivation; group dynamics; leadership
qualities.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Operations Management Executives
• Office Administrators
• Office Managers
• Business Planning Consultants
• Compensation Executive/Managers
• Employee Assistance or Benefits Executive/Managers
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) or Affirmative
Action Coordinators
• Labor Relations Executives/ Managers
• Recruitment Executives/Managers
• Human Resources Information System Executives/Managers
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have obtained at least 36 points at BGCSE (or equivalent) including a pass (with a Grade D) in English language. Admission is subject to Programme specific requirements regarding special subjects
to be passed at BGCSE. OR
Candidates must have completed a relevant Diploma or its equivalent.
OR
Special Entry:
Candidates who do not have the minimum academic qualifications stated
above but have a minimum of two years of relevant work experience will
be considered upon satisfying the requirements of the Academic Affairs
Board.
(OVCs and other special interest groups are admitted for BA ISAGO
programmes with 31 points.
PROGRAMME DURATION
The Degree programme will run over a duration of 48 months (4 years).
