The Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management and Human Resource Management (4-year) at the University of Zululand provides an extended pathway for students aspiring to management and HR careers. The four-year structure builds academic preparation over an additional year before advancing to the core business management and HR curriculum, broadening access to quality management education for students across KwaZulu-Natal. Graduates develop people management, business strategy, and organisational leadership skills applicable across South Africa's diverse employment sectors.
English: NSC Level 3
Mathematics: NSC Level 3 or Mathematical Literacy: NSC Level 4
APS: Minimum 26 points
Human Resources Officer – Manage recruitment, employee relations, performance systems, and training functions for businesses across South Africa.
Business Manager – Lead combined people and operational management for a business unit, applying both HR and strategic management competencies.
Labour Relations Practitioner – Navigate employment disputes, disciplinary processes, and CCMA cases in compliance with South African labour law.
Organisational Development Facilitator – Support workplace culture change, team effectiveness, and capability development within growing organisations.
Talent Acquisition Specialist – Lead recruitment strategies and selection processes to build high-performing teams for competitive South African employers.
