Admission requirements

The admission requirements for this programme will adhere to the University of Johannesburg’s Admission and Selection Policy which is current at the time of the registration for this programme.

A minimum average of 65% in a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management.

Applicants with a minimum average of 65% in any other business related Diploma or Degree at a minimum of NQF level 6 will be considered, if they have a relevant HR work experience (minimum 5 years HR work experience).

Required documentation:

• A certified academic record and a certified copy of highest qualification obtained.
• An updated and detailed CV.
• Proof of work experience.

The international equivalence of qualifications will be specified in the Prospectus.

Have a question? Email enquiries@online.uj.ac.za or phone 0800 233 723 (toll-free)

Technical requirements

We recommend the following in order to successfully complete your 100% online degree:

Basic computer skills:

• Be able to operate your computer and perform common tasks.
• Email and file management (access, create, edit, save, upload and download documents).
• Be able to use a word processing program to create and edit documents.
• Basic web-browsing skills.

Computer requirements:

• Laptop or PC
• A high-speed internet connection (3G, 4G, LTE, ADSL or Fibre)
• E-book storage and reading
• Study notes storage and reading (PDF, MS Office)
• Video storage and playback
• Video recording
• Audio storage and playback
• Audio recording
• Web browsing
• Document creation
• Access to social networking

Module interruption and scheduled maintenance:

In the event of unexpected module interruption on the due date for an activity, the online facilitator will notify students of a new due date.

Modules & credits

Modules are undertaken over a seven-week period. The programme is split over two years and consists of compulsory modules and a minor dissertation.

Compulsory modules – 120 Credits

Human Resource Management (12 Credits)

The purpose of this module is to provide an overview of the changing role of human resources as a foundation for the programme. Students will be exposed to philosophies of people management and competencies of the HR professional. Students will gain an understanding of strategic HRM and the link between HR and business from a partnering perspective. The new world of work will be explored.

Performance Management A  (12 Credits)

The purpose of the module is to expose students to the theory of organisational performance and performance management. Students will be exposed to the systemic approach of determining indicators for and aligning organisational goals to unit-level and individual goals.

Performance Management B (12 Credits)

The module provides students with an understanding of the performance appraisal process. Students are exposed to performance contracting and the employee experience. Students gain insights on identifying performance-related deficiencies and are able to provide solutions through a process of human performance improvement.

Human Resource Analytics A (12 Credits)

This module offers a theoretical understanding of human resource analytics, enabling students to recognise the strategic role of HR data in organisational decision making. Students will be equipped with the ability to analyse evidence-based data to generate solutions to people problems and the tools to communicate such findings.

Performance Analytics B (12 Credits)

This module enables students to use analytics to investigate performance and productivity at organisational, unit, functional and individual levels. The students will be able to use the findings to suggest innovations in organisational processes, enabling organisations to improve productivity. 

Remuneration A (12 Credits)

Students are exposed to foundational concepts of remuneration and the module allows for the application of theory to the remuneration process from job description to pay structure. At an intermediate level students will constructively contribute to pay level, broad banding, and reward and recognition decisions. The module aids students in navigating organisational remuneration issues.

Managing Human Resource Development (12 Credits)

Students are exposed to the context of HRD and the module provides a theoretical understanding to matters relating to performance consulting and learner needs analysis. Contemporary issues surrounding HRD will be explored and cover concepts such as career management and performance, learning organisations and continuous professional development.

Employee Relations (12 Credits)

The module provides students with the ability to apply employee relations principles in performance and reward management. Students will review relevant legislation and case laws and will be able to facilitate dispute resolution. 

Research Methodology (12 Credits)

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the content and logic of a research proposal looking to address practical management problems, and to enable them to develop a proposal for their research projects.

Strategic Management (12 Credits)

This module aims to equip students with the understanding and knowledge applicable to the field of strategic management. With this knowledge and understanding, the student will be capable of selecting from a range of philosophies and techniques to execute and/or facilitate the management of strategy in collaboration with other key role players in the workplace

Fees

UJ online programmes are designed to be affordable, saving time and money compared to other formats. Tuition fees are calculated per seven-week module. You can enrol in and pay for each consecutive modules as your studies progress. Payment is accepted through the online student portal and must meet the payment deadline.

Number of modules: 10

Programme credits: 120

Fees per programme credit: ± R361

Total tuition fees: ±R43 300*

* Fees quoted are 2021 fees. Fees are subject to an annual increase.

Payment methods

Important: total tuition fees due for the module should be paid in full before registration will be allowed.

Credit card – recommended payment option

Credit card (e-payments) will reflect on your UJ student account immediately.

For online e-payments, please use the following link:

https://www.uj.ac.za/studyatUJ/Student-Finance/Pages/E-Payments.aspx

Bank deposit

If you make payment at an FNB branch, you must ensure that your names and student number are clearly written in block letters on the deposit slip.

Please file the deposit documentation in a safe place.

Should you have any queries regarding the payment not reflecting on your UJ student account, therefore preventing you from registering, you can email studentaccounts@uj.ac.za to submit an enquiry – insert your student number as the email subject.

Visit any FNB branch to make a payment into the UJ Tuition Fee account.

The teller should select the UJ Tuition Fee account for payment.

Use your valid UJ student number as the reference.

Electronic fund transfers (EFTs)

EFTs must be made 72 hours before the registration period closes to ensure that the payment reflects on your UJ student account.

EFTs made from outside the country’s borders may take even longer. It is recommended that foreign students effect payment at least ten days before the registration period closes.

The ‘UJ FNB Tuition Fee’ account is available as a predefined beneficiary on the electronic platforms of all the major South African banks.  Search for the predefined beneficiaries on your own electronic banking platform.

Select UJ FNB Tuition Fee account and save that as a beneficiary to make payment.

Use your valid UJ student number as reference.

ATM

ATM payments will reflect on your UJ student account within 15 minutes.

Use any FNB ATM that can accept cash.

Select the cardless services option on the ATM.

Deposit the cash.

FNB Recipient Name − key in UJ and then space.

Select UJ Tuition Fee account.

Debit cards

Debit cards (cards requiring a pin for the processing of your payment) cannot be used for online payments.

Cancellation & refund policy

You can cancel your studies in a particular programme or module by official notification thereof before dates determined by the University.

Students are able to cancel their studies in a particular programme or module via their student portal or by submitting official notification to the relevant faculty officer before dates determined by the University.

If you cancel your registration before the end of the first week of the module (by midnight on Sunday, South African time), you will be entitled to a refund of 90% of the module fee OR to a credit of 90% of the module fee.

If you cancel your registration before the end of the second week of the module (by midnight on Sunday, South African time), you will be entitled to a refund of 50% of the module fee OR to a credit or 50% of the module fee.

A credit will be allocated to your student account automatically, on receipt of your cancellation. Credit into the student account will be given automatically on cancellation HOWEVER a refund will only be paid out to the student on receipt of a completed refund application via the following link. If you fail to notify the University officially of your cancellation of a module after the end of the second week, you will not be entitled to any reimbursement or credit of the module fee, resulting in no refund or credit for any cancellations in weeks three to seven of any running module.