The Bachelor of Commerce specialising in Human Resource Management at the University of Pretoria is a three-year degree that prepares graduates to manage people effectively within organisations, grounded in South Africa's legislative framework and evolving workplace challenges. Students study recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, organisational behaviour, and labour relations — all within the context of South Africa's Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and Employment Equity Act. The programme is aligned with the South African Board for People Practitioners (SABPP) professional standards, enabling graduates to pursue professional registration in HR. UP produces HR graduates who are in demand across South Africa's private sector, government, and professional services industries.
Admission requirements: English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 5 (60-69%); Mathematics: Level 4 (50-59%); APS: 30 (excluding Life Orientation).
