University of Johannesburg UJ Department of Industrial Psychology

DEVELOPING THE PEOPLE PROFESSIONALS OF THE FUTURE

Who are today’s challenging work context with its unprecedented demands requires People Professionals who are outstanding leaders, both professionally and organisationally? As leaders in their own right, People Professionals must be able to discover possible futures and to realize a shared, chosen desirable future for their organizations with and by their people.

In an intellectual capital-based world where 85% plus of organizations’ assets are intangible, people have taken center stage in ensuring the sustainable future success of their organizations. People probably make up 70% of the intangible assets of an organization.  People fulfill the undisputable central role of value unlockers and wealth creators in their organization’s future success.

What is our offering?

The Department has a comprehensive offering at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, both in traditional university qualifications and professional development opportunities, as illustrated below. Our respective Programmes and Qualifications are linked to form interconnected career paths. Brochures for specific qualifications are available.

Our comprehensive offering comprises four major programs: Industrial Psychology; Human Resource Management (HRM); Leadership; and Vocational and Professional Development Programmes.  All our postgraduate programs require that the student conduct in-depth research.

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Mission

The mission of the University of Johannesburg’s Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management is to develop outstanding People Professionals, up to the critical leadership task of making their organizations and people future-fit as they move into a radically different future. The Department is independently acknowledged by the South African Board for People Practices as offering one of the best Human Resource Management (HRM) and Industrial Psychology (IP) Programmes in South Africa – not least because of our cutting-edge research into pressing people issues.

Strategic positioning

In moving into a different future, our Department has adopted the following strategic positioning, infused by the overarching strategic theme of “Be the Best”:

Globally engaged: Thinking globally and acting locally
An emerging country/economy perspective
Thought leadership fusing Theory and Practice seamlessly
High profile, strong seamless partnering
Articulated, integrated research/practice-based, teaching, and learning
Relentless innovation
The development of top researchers and practitioners
An uncompromising ethical foundation
Ultimate dream

Our ultimate dream is to be globally recognized as Thought Leaders in our field with a visible, unique, academic footprint in the emerging countries’ niche, especially in Africa.

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University of Johannesburg Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management Courses

University of Johannesburg Industrial Psychology Courses – See Details Below:

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES:

• Extended Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Diploma in People Performance Management
• Advanced Diploma in People Performance Management
  
• Degree in Human Resource Management
• BCom Industrial Psychology

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FULLY ONLINE OFFERINGS:

• Advanced Diploma in People Performance Management
• Degree in HRM 

HONOURS QUALIFICATIONS:

MASTERS QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s in HRM/HRD/Employment Relations 
• Master’s in Industrial Psychology 
• Master’s in Leadership in Emerging Economies 
• Master’s in Leadership Coaching
• Master’s in Strategic Human Resource Management
• Master’s in Personal and Professional Leadership

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DOCTORAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in HRM/HRD/Employment Relations
• PhD in Industrial Psychology
• PhD in Leadership
• PhD in Strategic Human Resource Management

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