Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial and Organisational Psychology at University of Northwest

Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial and Organisational Psychology with Labour Relations Management

Industrial psychologists focus on the behavior of employees in the workplace to improve the quality of work-life and to optimize productivity. It involves enhancing the relationship between employer and employee.

Admission Requirement

Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 6

Afrikaans OR English level 4

DURATION: 3 years

Job Opportunity

Labor relations specialist/practitioner -The provision of expert advice both in an organizational as well as a consulting capacity.

This will include, among others, managing discipline and dismissal, dispute settlement, collective bargaining, dealings with trade unions, CCMA and Labour Court cases, employment conditions, and training and development.

Analyst – Students can also study Labour Relations Management to prepare for a career providing insight into market trends as an analyst.

These analysts may apply their knowledge of human behavior to develop marketing strategies.

Researcher, teacher, or lecturer.

What is the role of industrial relations in industrial/organizational psychology explain?

Industrial psychological studies establish the relation between the attitudes of the employees and their performance.

From these studies, the factors enhancing the morale of personnel can be identified and incorporated into the working environment of employees in order to increase their morale and job- satisfaction.

What is the scope of industrial psychology?

Industrial Psychology is the study of people at work, the study of their aptitudes, and their qualifications for jobs.

Industrial Psychology is the study of people at work and is concerned with the entire spectrum of human beings. Its scope is the entire process of management dealing with people at work.

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Industrial Psychology Jobs by Salary

Job TitleRange
Human Resources (HR) ManagerRange: R177k – R649k
Human Resources (HR) AdministratorRange: R93k – R305k
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistRange: R116k – R583k
Human Resources (HR) Business PartnerRange: R218k – R648k