Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management

ACC 155 Business Accounting IA (16 credits) NQF 6

The module is designed for non-accounting majors and is not transferable for credit to an accounting degree.  It exposes students to the purpose, theory and methods of accounting and to provide them with the techniques for capturing, organizing and reporting financial information with specific reference to the sole trader form of business organization. It will cover basic concepts in accounting, the accounting cycle, the content and preparation of basic financial statements for sole trader, inventories, receivables, payables and bank reconciliation, non-current assets and presentation and disclosure of financial statements.

CPT 118 End User Computing I (8 credits) NQF 5
This module develops mastery of both the alphabetic and numeric keyboarding on the computer by touch. Basic micro-computer skills will be presented. The emphasis is on accuracy and a minimum speed of 20 words a minute. Computerized diagnostic tests identify individual weaknesses and levels of proficiency. The module will introduce the basic functions of MS Word in typing simple documents.

ENG 142 Academic Writing (16 credits) NQF 6
This module introduces the student to a broad spectrum of aspects in English study. It aims to develop and provide the student with practice in various writing skills thereby enabling the student to write effectively in various academic disciplines. It promotes the use of critical thinking and serves to develop the skills of analysing, synthesizing summarizing and reading from a critical perspective.

MGT 141 Principles of Management (12 credits) NQF 6
A study of the principles of business management, including an analysis of business policies viewed from the standpoint of management process and current issues in management. Topics covered include: the evolution of management thought, business environment, management functions, organization design, strategic planning, managing change, team building, and managing business functions: production, marketing, finance, human resources, and information management.

MGT 145 Human Resource Management I: Fundamentals of HRM (12 credits) NQF 6
This module focuses on the context and functions of personnel administration in the organization; administration and management practices in human resource planning, recruitment, selection, advertising, induction, training and development; administration and management practices of job evaluation, performance appraisal, incentive systems, remuneration systems and compensation policies; management of labour turnover and absenteeism; flexitime administration; administration of social responsibility projects; and personnel audits.
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: MGT 141 Principles of Management

ENG 111 Principles of English I (16 credits) NQF 5
English 111 is designed to prepare you for the writing that you will do in other College modules. The module focuses on, amongst others, vocabulary, grammar which involves understanding the communication function of sentences, understanding relations between parts of texts, metaphorical expressions and other important grammatical concepts. It aims to equip you with knowledge, experience and skills necessary for the rigour of formal College writing. Therefore, the module includes exercises on structure and mechanics and instructions in the principles of composition.

ACC 156 Business Accounting IB (16 credits) NQF 6

This module is designed for non-accounting majors and is not transferable for credit to an accounting degree. It concentrates on the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and includes such topics as financial reporting, impairment of assets, provisions, contingent liabilities, financial instruments, joint ventures, goodwill, group accounting, accounting for manufacturing concerns, statements of cash flows, financial analysis, taxation. It introduces managerial accounting covering topics like the Cost-Volume-Profit analysis and relevant costing, budgeting and measurement of management performance.  

Prerequisites: ACC 151 Financial Accounting IA, or ACC 155 Business Accounting IA

BHS 151 Philosophy of Education & Service (8 credits) NQF 5
This module explores the definition, nature and foundations of True Education and reflects upon issues that have deep significance for our lives as human beings. Traditional, modern and post-modern philosophies of education are examined and its influence and contribution to education at present are considered. The making of a world view is explored with regards to a Christian approach to philosophy and education. Included in this module is the rationale for community engagement, laying the foundation for students to actively participate in a service learning project in their local communities.

CPT 125 End User Computing II (12 credits) NQF 5
This module covers MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. It consists of useful exercises that can be applied in the office. Students are required to create, edit, and format of wide variety of documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases that can range from being uncomplicated to thought-provoking in complexity. Content is presented in a practical way, and all assessments are practical. In MS Word, multi-page research papers, reports, tables, flyers and bulletins are some of the documents which will be created. Much emphasis will be placed on inserting and editing citations and their sources, footnotes, endnotes and bibliographical lists of sources. In MS Excel, numeric data will be entered edited and formatted. A wide range of formulas will be used to make simple to complex calculations. The appearance of the data will also be enhanced with the use of charts and tables. In MS PowerPoint, slide show presentations will be created and edited with the use of images, video clips and sound effects. A huge variety of objects, animations, and transitions will also be used to improve the delivery of presentations. In MS Access, databases will be created and edited, either from importing data from other sources, or from scratch. Records will be added to tables, where they will be queried, sorted and filtered. Reports and forms will be generated from data in the tables.
Prerequisite: CPT 134/CPT 118 End User Computing I

LAW 116 Business Law I (12 credits) NQF 6
This module provides an introduction to commercial law. It includes an outline of the nature and the source of business law and its administration, and a detailed study of the law relating to contracts, purchase and sale, credit agreements, commercial agency, contracts of lease, and employment and partnership.
Prerequisite: MGT 141 Principles of Management

MGT 105 Industrial Psychology (12 credits) NQF 6
This module provides the student with a broad introduction to the principal subject areas that make up the scientific study of human behaviour. This module is designed to lay a foundation of the structure and basic scope of psychology, helping the student to develop an understanding of psychological processes and how different fields encountered in subsequent modules are related.

MTH 122 Business Mathematics (12 credits) NQF 5
This module will provide an understanding of mathematical concepts and skills with an emphasis on commercial and financial mathematics. It provides a solid foundation for application in day-to-day business situations and for the further study of mathematics. Topics include: properties of whole and real numbers, basic operations, fractions, solving equations and inequalities, decimals, ratio and proportion, operations of polynomials, factorization, percentages, measurements and basic geometry, and creating and interpreting graphs. Furthermore, it will cover the mathematics of finance such as the time value of money, compound interest, annuities, sinking funds, the nature of counting such as the permutations and combinations nature of buying and selling markups and markdowns, and elementary notations of probability and statistics.

ECN 221 Microeconomics (12 credits) NQF 6
This module is primarily concerned with the study of the economic principles, the specific market environments and it influences business activity. Furthermore, it explores how economic theories are used to explain how people produce and consume. Topics include: scarcity and choice, individual goods and markets and the price mechanism, production possibility curve, opportunity cost, price elasticity of demand and supply, consumer choice theory, production costs, market structures, pure competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, labour markets, income distribution, poverty and discrimination, and environmental economics.
Prerequisite: MGT 141 Principles of Management

MGT 221 Human Resource Management IIA: Personnel Administration & VIP (12 credits) NQF Level 6
This module equips students with practical system knowledge in Human Resource Management as well as the ability to use the VIP computerised package effectively. The VIP payroll system is one of the most widely used electronic payroll and Human Resource Management packages in South Africa which provides tools to assist with employee information management and employee transaction. Topics covered will include: how to record and maintain personnel information on the VIP system, performance management, performance review information, creating a personal development plan, job and position management, employee management, adding and terminating employees as well as all employee transactions, leave management, generating basic reports, i.e. list reports, grid reports and graphic reports, generating detailed reports, generating reports needed for statutory returns e.g. Skills Development and Employment Equity. Students will also gain an understanding of the Skills Development Act as well as Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs).
Prerequisite: MGT 145 Human Resource Management I: Fundamentals of HRM

MGT 231 Industrial Psychology IIA: Labour History & Policy Studies
This module provides an overview of the principles and practices of industrial relations; the historical development of labour unions in different countries; the impact of political, social and economic variables on industrial relations; the role of the state, employers and workers in  industrial relations; the role of members and leadership in labour unions; theories and practice on collective bargaining; the role of employer, employee and state controls in collective bargaining; principles and practice in strike action by workers; relevant legislation on industrial relations in South Africa; and case studies on external industrial relations management.
Prerequisite: MGT 145 Human Resources Management I: Fundamentals of HRM

MGT 232 Industrial Psychology IIB: Diversity Management (12 credits) NQF 7
Globalisation and increasing cultural diversity in the workplace require culturally-aware managers in both domestic and international markets. This module analyses the environment which influence diversity management from both domestic and global perspective. Topics include: the challenges of managing diversity, strategy for meeting the challenges, understanding culture, education, the role of leadership in managing diversity, conflict management, problem solving, performance management, global diversity trend assessment, aligning organizational systems & practices to make diversity work, managing global teams, & leveraging diversity.
Prerequisite: MGT 141 Principles of Management

REB 217 Values, Character & Personal Enrichment II (8 credits) NQF 5
This module outlines the importance of values and how they are related to character and personal enrichment. These ideas are firstly examined as general concepts and secondly in relation to particular belief systems, specifically in the context of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The module therefore also highlights the distinctive beliefs of Seventh-day Adventism and their practical worth for character development and personal enrichment in both private and public life.
Prerequisite: REB 117 Values, Character &
Personal Enrichment I

ECN 222 Macroeconomics (12 credits) NQF 6
This module is a study of the interface between external economic environment and business. It is also an analysis of national income and expenditure according to both neoclassical and Keynesian theories. Topics include: economic growth, business cycles, inflation, recession and the variables that influence these conditions, money supply, employment and unemployment, gross domestic products, fiscal policy, monetary policy, international trade and finance, economies transition and modern banking systems.
Prerequisite: ECN 221 Microeconomics

HLD 226 Personal Health & Safety (8 credits) NQF 5
This module introduces health principles within the framework of the Scriptures, the Advent Health message and current medical practice. Principles of health will be examined in light of current health problems such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, tuberculosis, diabetes, as well as Covid-19. One of the very relevant social issues, HIV/AIDS, will be discussed from a Christian viewpoint. The module will show how healthy practices may be integrated into individual lifestyles and applied within the greater environmental and social contexts.

LAW 216 Business Law II: Human Resource Management (8 credits) NQF 7
Business Law II provides in-depth knowledge of commercial law. It includes an outline of the process of administering an insolvent estate, composition, rehabilitation and offences, administering a deceased estate, and the rights and powers of executors, trustee and curators. It further includes a detailed study of the law of suretyship, law relating to property transactions, law of mortgage and pledge, law of trusts, insurance, arbitration, labour law, law of marketing, law of carriage of goods, and law relating to financial institutions.
Prerequisite: LAW 116 / LAW 215 Business Law I

MGT 222 Human Resource Management IIB: Organizational Behaviour (12 credits) NQF 7
This module is a study of the application of behavioural sciences to management and an examination of contemporary theories and principles of human behaviour. Topics include personality, attitudes, motivations, perceptions, communication, team dynamics, decisionmaking, leadership, organisational change, conflict, negotiation and structure. The purpose of the module is the application of this knowledge towards improving an organisation’s effectiveness.
Prerequisite: MGT 141 Principles of Management

MGT 250 Business Ethics (12 credits) NQF 7
This module is a study of managerial approaches for operating business ethically. The module emphasizes business decision-making from an ethical standpoint. It covers ethical issues in business, corporate governance, philosophical approaches to ethics, corporate social responsibility, human rights, ethics in managing business, handling fraud, whistle blowing, code of ethics, ethics training, institutionalizing ethics, and global ethical issues.
Prerequisite: MGT 141 Principles of Management

MTH 225 Business Statistics (12 credits) NQF 6
This module deals with descriptive and inferential statistics as well as probability concepts, normal, binomial, and Poisson distributions, and sampling distributions. It also includes confidence intervals and tests of hypotheses, basic quality control evaluation; time series analysis including trend, seasonal and cyclical computations; and index numbers, linear regression and correlation with an introductory approach to non-linear, multiple, partial and rank correlation. Tools include Chi-Square tests of statistical independence; analysis of variance; simple linear regression and correlation; multiple linear regression; and extrapolative techniques such as moving averages and exponential smoothing. Emphasis is placed on problem definition, construction of statistical models, analysis of data, and the interpretation of results.
Prerequisite: MTH 106 Commercial & Financial Maths or MTH 122 Business Mathematics

ACC 330 Information Management Systems for Business (12 Credits) NQF 7
Management Information Systems will provide a real-world understanding of Information systems (ISs) for business students, laying a firm foundation in business related information technology on which students can build successful careers. MIS will assist the student in formulating strategic plans, optimizing operations in businesses, fine-tuning plans for entrepreneurial ventures, designing ISs to optimize an organization’s operations, working as consultants, augmenting business activities on the Web, creating valuable new information products in any number of industries. ISs are everywhere in business. MIS will provide students with the proper balance of technical information and real-world applications within an international setting. After completing this course, students will know how to get information to work for them and they will know enough about IT to work productively with IT specialists.
Prerequisite: CPT 125 End User Computing II

ACC 395 Work Integrated Learning: HRM (12 credits) NQF 7
This module provides the student with exposure to practical business situations and gives ‘handson’ experience in Human Resource Management (HRM). Furthermore, it provides the student with an opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge to real work situations in an organization, thus preparing students to effectively perform job duties. Areas of exposure should include: Recruitment (procedures and policies); interview sessions; preparing job advertisements, creating job descriptions, reviewing job descriptions and key performance indicators; research on newly enacted employment and benefits legislation; employee relations issues; participate in performing exit interviews; staff leave regulations (providing support for leave); participate in designing training programmes, updating or working with employee service records and contracts, become familiar with a health surveillance programme; negotiations of labour disputes (if applicable).
Prerequisite: A minimum of 48 credits of core modules

LAW 326 Business Law III: Company Law (12 credits) NQF 7
This module is a detailed study of the formation, objects, powers, name, registration, and incorporation of companies; share capital; share transfers; the prospectus and the issuing of shares; administration of companies, appointment of directors; disqualification, dealings, indemnity, and offences of directors; remedies of members; auditors; accounting and disclosure; amalgamation and take-overs; external companies; winding-up of companies; judicial management; and Tables A and B.
Prerequisite: MGT 141 Principles of Management

MGT 311 Human Resource Management IIIA: Performance Management (12 credits) NQF 7
A survey of the objectives and issues associated with performance management in organizations. Topics include: studies in performance evaluation, goal setting to benchmark individual and team performance, managing individual performance, managing team performance, managing organizational performance, conducting performance reviews, job analysis and evaluation, personnel recruitment, selection and assessment, training and development, and compensation and benefits.
Prerequisites: MGT 141 Principles of Management; MGT 145 Human Resources Management I: Fundamentals of HRM / MGT 245 Human Resources Management

MGT 338 Industrial Psychology IIIA: Negotiation, Mediation, & Bargaining (12 credits) NQF 7
Industrial Psychology IIIA introduces students to fundamental theories surrounding the dynamics of disputes and the models of negotiations and mediation. It is designed to familiarize the student with the basic structures, strategies, tactics and techniques involved in collective bargaining and negotiations. Negotiation ability is an essential skill required for a Human Resource Manager. Topics include: the nature of negotiation; strategy and tactics of distributive bargaining and integrative negotiation planning; integrative negotiation; negotiation, planning, and strategy; perception, cognition, and emotion; communication and the negotiation process; power; and ethics.
Prerequisite: MGT 141 Principles of Management

MGT 345 Business Research Methods (12 credits) NQF 7
This module is a study of the principles of business research techniques and methods. The module affords an opportunity to begin with an idea, refine that idea into a research question or statement, and apply the principles of research. It focuses on fundamental philosophies, literature review, research methodologies, and data collection methods. The module also covers qualitative and quantitative data analysis, drawing conclusions, and writing a research proposal.
Prerequisites: A minimum of 48 credits of core modules

MGT 312 Human Resource Management IIIB: Human Resource Development (16 credits) NQF 7
This module seeks to evaluate, analyse and apply techniques which will promote the training and development of human resources within workplace and community. The module will examine the role of human resource development (HRD) in the organization to help people and organizations to effectively manage change. Emphasis will be given to strategies for assessing, designing, and implementing training and organizational development efforts that positively impact the performance of the individual and the work group. Topics covered will include: change interventions – including training and staff development; succession planning and performance management; factors that influence HRD; the consulting role and skills of the HRD professional – including facilitation and group dynamics; and the trends in HRD, such as human performance technology and the work out process model.
Prerequisites: MGT 141 Principles of Management; MGT 145 Human Resource Management I: Fundamentals of HRM

MGT 339 Industrial Psychology IIIB: Psychometrics (12 credits) NQF 7
This module provides an overview of the theory and practice of psychometric testing of individuals and groups in the following domains: the assessment of young children, physically disabled individuals, the mentally challenged, and individuals with chronic conditions; measurement of cognitive functioning; measurement of affective behaviour, emotional adjustment and well-being; personality; career counselling and workplace assessment; values and spirituality; and computer-based testing. Particular emphasis is placed on the administration of tests, evaluation of the psychometric properties of tests, and strengths and limitations of available instruments, and issues relating to the adaptation of tests to the multi-lingual and multi-cultural context of South Africa.
Prerequisites: MGT 105 Industrial Psychology I; MGT 145 Human Resources Management I: Fundamentals of HRM; MTH 225 Business Statistics

MGT 380 Business Research Project (8 credits) NQF 7
The module emphasizes the application of research techniques and using statistical methods for data analysis. A research project of 10,000 to 12,000 words will be undertaken after the final approval of the research proposal in the area of study. It focuses on data collection, data analysis, testing of hypotheses, drawing conclusions and making recommendations, and writing and presenting the project.
Prerequisites: MGT 141 Principles of Management; MTH 225 Business Statistics; MGT 345 Business Research Methods

MGT 393 Strategic Management (12 credits) NQF 7
This is a capstone module that integrates various functional business areas. It is designed to train students to look at a business organization from a top management perspective and provide leadership at the corporate level, and analyse and identify strategic issues in an organization and propose alternative solutions to address them. Attention is given to analysing the business environment, developing strategies, matching organizational resources to the strategy, achieving a strategic competitive advantage and successfully implementing a strategic plan.
Prerequisites: A minimum of 48 credits of core modules

REB 317 Values, Character, & Personal Enrichment III (8 Credits) NQF 5
This module concerns itself with the values, character development and personal enrichment acquired from studying the life of Jesus as revealed in the Gospels. It begins with a brief geographical and historical overview of the holy land. The module then focuses on the values, character development and  personal enrichment enshrined in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. These include the concepts of forgiveness, work ethic and honesty, caring for others, stewardship – caring for the environment, how to deal with stress and discouragement, and servant leadership. Students will also learn from the ultimate sacrifice which Jesus made.
Prerequisite: REB 217 Values, Character, & Personal Enrichment II

ACC 130 Introduction to Accounts IA (12 credits) NQF 5
This is an introduction to basic accounting which is designed for students who are not majoring in an accounting or management degree. The module covers the accounting process from the generation of source documentation to the preparation of financial accounts. The module will cover the recording of transactions in general and subsidiary journals, including the cash book and trial balance. Finally, final accounts like Statement of Comprehensive Income, Statement of Financial Position and bank reconciliations will be covered.

REB 017 Values, Character, & Personal Enrichment (4 Credits) NQF 5
This module is taught as an interdisciplinary module for all foundation-year students at Helderberg College of Higher Education. The module aims to help students to develop a set of values which will assist them to achieve success in a tertiary environment and in their subsequent roles in life. The module will be taught from a faith-based perspective with a focus on the Christian faith.

REB 117 Values, Character & Personal Enrichment I (8 credits) NQF 5
This module focuses on the importance of values and character as essential ingredients of successful career and personal enrichment. In line with the mission of the institution to provide values-based education this module covers the values necessary in citizenship, workplace and in personal life. It also covers the values as outlined in the United Nations Charter, and the Christian worldview. The module further explores inward disciplines such as prayer and personal devotions; outward disciplines such as community engagement; and corporate disciplines such as stewardship of environment and abilities, and moral philosophy.

ACC 095 Basic Business Skills (12 credits) NQF 5
This module serves as an introduction to the business environment, that is, how to create, finance, market, and manage a business. It exposes the student to the basics of economic structures, international trade, entrepreneurship, securities, marketing concepts, management functions, human resources management, information technology, and operations management.

CPT 034 Fundamental Computing II
The module provides students with keyboarding techniques to master the keyboard by improving their speed and accuracy. The module also includes the use of basic word processing functions in typing paragraphs, memorandums, letters, papers, reports and advertisements.
Prerequisite: CPT 033 Fundamental Computing I

CPT 033 Fundamental Computing I
The module provides students with the masteryof the alpha- numeric keyboard using MS Word, with an emphasis on controlled speed, the correct display of basic documents, and a speed objective of 25-30 words per minute. Computerized diagnostic tests identify individual weaknesses and levels of proficiency.

MTH 061 Fundamental Mathematics I (12 Credits) NQF 5
This module builds on a basic  understanding of mathematics concepts as covered under the module Foundation Mathematics I by covering some of the same areas but at a more advanced level. The topics include exponents, equations, inequalities, functions, and measures of central tendency. In addition, it introduces students to new topics under the same areas such as simple & compound decay, present & future value, dependent and independent events; histograms and differential calculus.
Prerequisite: MTH 052 Foundation Mathematics I

MTH 052 Foundation Mathematics I (12 credits) NQF 5
This module provides a comprehensive study of basic mathematical skills and will provide a strong mathematical foundation in the application of mathematical concepts, in addition to serving as a basis for further studies in mathematics. Areas of focus include basic arithmetic (e.g. fractions, ratios, discounts, exponents); fundamental algebra (e.g. expressions, algebraic equations, inequalities, graphs); basic statistics (e.g. measures of central tendency, standard deviation, probability, data summary); and basic finance (simple & compound growth, foreign exchange rates). The module therefore focuses on a basic understanding of mathematics concepts.

EDU 070 Study Skills (12 Credits)

This module is designed to improve academic study skills and introduce resources that will engender success in college-level courses. Topics include basic study skills, memory techniques, note-taking strategies, test-taking techniques, personal improvement strategies, goal setting, and learning resources. Students are also encouraged to monitor, regulate, and take responsibility for their own learning. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the techniques learned to improve their performance in academic courses.

ENG 082 Academic Language Skills (20 Credits)

The English Academic Language Skills module is meant to direct students towards effective ways of developing their academic language proficiency. The classes will therefore provide the initial opportunities for developing academic language proficiency, but students need to take ultimate responsibility for further growth. The module follows a problem-centred and task-based approach, which means that students learn by:

• Solving real academic problems, and
• Undertaking authentic academic tasks.

ENG 084 Academic Reading Skills (8 Credits)

Academic Reading Skills is a skills-development module designed to develop active reading comprehension, flexible reading rates, and strategies to meet varied purposes for reading. Since the development of skills only increases through repeated practice and application, students should expect to do about three hours of reading a week. Students are taught how to read better by improving control of language (understanding, identifying, analysing, criticising), speeding up their reading, coping with texts and applying strategies for learning. The skills focus is the development of a variety of strategic academic reading techniques. In this manner, the students develop the ability to, amongst other skills, successfully gather and process information, distinguish between thematically relevant and irrelevant information, derive the meaning of ‘unknown’ words by establishing the context based on clues in the text. Suitable, context-specific strategies and methods will be applied in this module.

ENG 020 Basic English: Language and Vocabulary (20 Credits)

A module to elevate the level of English in general to a point that will enable active participation in, and understanding of college lectures, procedures, and assignments. There will be a focus on so-called academic literacies which will include skills in reading, writing, listening and verbal communication, as well as developing thinking skills. Discussions, research assignments and presentations will aim at the integration of faith as part of the learning experience, by focusing on Bible-based values and SDA beliefs.

MGT 096 Foundation Business Skills (12 credits)

This module serves as an introduction to the business environment, that is, how to create, finance, market, and manage a business. It exposes the student to the basics of economic structures, international trade, entrepreneurship, securities, marketing concepts, management functions, human resources management, information technology, and operations management.