Bachelor of Business Science in Supply Chain Management

Purpose

The qualification is designed to provide the leaner with an understanding and working application of the principles essential to the effective management of organisations. The purpose of the qualification is to broaden the leaner's supply chain knowledge so as to develop a thorough understanding Supply Chain theory as well as the skills necessary to apply the theory to understand material, information and capital flows as well and to deal with the challenges experiences in Supply Chain management.

Rationale

Organisations increasingly find that they must rely on effective supply chains, or networks, to compete in the global market and networked economy. Many different roles and careers in Supply Chain are linked to this qualification. Therefore, this qualification addresses the problem of the national shortage of qualified personnel. Supply Chain management is of special interest to the working professional in business and private organisations.

Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL)

The institution accepts the principle underlying outcomes-based, source-based and life-long learning, in which considerations of articulation and mobility play a significant role, and subscribes to the view that Recognition of Prior Learning, whether acquired by formal education curricula at this or another institution or informally (by experience) is an indispensable element in deciding on admission to and awarding credits in an explicitly selected teaching-learning qualification of the institution.

An applicant who falls outside of the formal qualifications system, but who can demonstrate (through the production of substantial and satisfactory evidence) experiential or work-based learning or a non-formal qualification (or a combination), may be considered for admission and/or for the Recognition of Prior Learning for the achievement of the qualification in part or in full. An applicant who after such assessment, is deemed to have sufficient potential, but is in need of further academic development, must be directed to other suitable learning qualifications prior to admission or to parallel qualifications after admission.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is

• National Senior Certificate, National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 4.

This qualification consists of the following compulsory and elective modules at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 8 totalling 576 Credits.

Compulsory Modules,160 Credits

• Introduction to Calculus, 16 Credits.
• Principles of Macroeconomics, 16 Credits.
• Principles of Microeconomics, 16 Credits.
• Management 120, 16 Credits.
• Integrated Business Studies, 16 Credits.
• Introduction to Entrepreneurship, 8 Credits.
• Introduction to Commercial Law, 16 Credits.
• Introduction to Operations Management, 8 Credits.
• Business Statistics 2, 16 Credits.
• Intermediate Microeconomics and Applications, 16 Credits
• Intermediate Macroeconomic and Applications, 16.

Elective Modules, Level 7, 192 Credits

• Principles of Social Behaviour & Group Dynamc,16 Credits.
• Financial Reporting 1 A, 16 Credits.
• Introduction to Individual Behaviour And Human Resource Management, 16 Credits.
• Calculus and Linear Algebra, 16 Credits.
• Introduction to Global Politics, 16 Credits.
• Basic IsiZulu Language Studies A, 16 Credits.
• Computer Programming, 16 Credits.
• IS and T Development Fundamentals, 16 Credits.
• Introduction to Computer Science, 16 Credits.
• Accounting 103, 16 Credits.
• Accounting 101, 16 Credits.
• IS and T for Business, 16 Credits.
• Accounting 102, 16 Credits.
• Introduction to Marketing, 8 Credits.
• Further Calculus and Introductory Analysis, 16 Credits.
• Career Management, 16 Credits.
• Methodology: Statistical Methods & Analysis, 16 Credits.
• Managing Workforce Diversity, 16 Credits.
• Finance 201, 16 Credits.
• Systems Analysis and Design,16 Credits.
• Object-Oriented Programming, 16 Credits.
• Intro to Human Resource Information Systems, 16 Credits.
• Business Enterprises Law, 16 Credits.
• Finance 202, 16 Credits.
• Employee Wellness, 16 Credits.
• Discrete Mathematics with Applications, 16 Credits.
• Special Topics in Business Law, 16 Credits.
• Databases and Programming, 16 Credits.
• Introduction to HR, 8 Credits.
• Managerial Ethics in The Workplace, 16 Credits.
• Accounting 200, 32 Credits.
• Advanced Calculus and Linear Algebra, 16 Credits.
• Data Structures, 16 Credits.
• Corporate Financial Management, 16 Credits.
• Macroeconomic Policy in SA, 16 Credits.
• Advanced Systems Implementation, 8 Credits.
• Technology Management, 16 Credits.
• Applied Systems Implementation, 8 Credits.
• Environmental Economics, 16 Credits.
• Advanced Systems Analysis, 16 Credits.
• Business Ethics, 16 Credits.
• Special Topics in Marketing, 16 Credits.
• Employment Resourcing, 16 Credits.
• Theory of Computation, 16 Credits.
• Advanced Programming, 16 Credits
• Comparative Programming Languages, 16 Credits.
• Artificial Intelligence, 16 Credits.
• Software Design, 16 Credits.
• Translators, Compilers and Interpreters, 16 Credits.
• Database Systems, 16 Credits.
• Graphics and Modelling, 16 Credits.
• Employment Relations and Contemporary Issues, 16 Credits.
• Logistics and Physical Distribution, 16 Credits.
• Corporate Strategy, 16 Credits.
• Financial Risk Management, 16 Credits.
• Computer Systems, 16 Credits.
• Special Topics in Supply Chain Management, 16 Credits.
• Quantitative Economics, 16 Credits.
• eCommerce, 8 Credits.
• Business Process Management, 8 Credits.
• Special Topics in IS and T, 8 Credits.
• Marketing Research, 16 Credits.
• Consulting, 8 Credits.
• Operations and Supply Chain Management, 16 Credits.
• Information Systems and Technology Strategy, 8 Credits.
• Marketing Communications, 16 Credits.
• Security, 8 Credits.
• Project Management, 8 Credits.
• Consumer Behaviour, 16 Credits.
• eCommerce Deployment, 8 Credits.
• Individual & Organisational Development, 16 Credits.
• IS and T Communication Skills, 8 Credits.
• Advanced Systems Design, 8 Credits.
• Labour Legislation, 16 Credits.
• Database Management, 8 Credits.
• Applied Systems Analysis, 8 Credits.
• Purchasing Management and Contemporary Issues, 16 Credits.
• International Economics,16 Credits.
• Industrial Organisation, 16 Credits.
• Labour Economics, 16 Credits.
• International Business, 16 Credits.
• Info Infrastructure for Bus Solutions, 8 Credits.
• Capital Market Theory, 16 Credits.
• Development Economics, 16 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 8, 16 Credits

• Corporate Strategy, 16 Credits.

Elective Modules, Level 8, 208 Credits

• Computer Mediated Communication, 16 Credits.
• Dispute Resolution, 16 Credits.
• Advanced Tran and Physical Distribution (Outbound Logistics), 16 Credits
• Advanced Human Resource Management, 16 Credits.
• Research Methodology in Supply Chain Management, 16 Credits.
• Operations Management, 16 Credits.
• Strategic Supply Chain Management and Project Management, 16 Credits.
• Special Topics in Advanced Business Studies, 16 Credits.
• Research Methodology in Management, 16 Credits.
• Project Management, 16 Credits.
• Advanced Global Business, 16 Credits.
• Employment Law 1, 16 Credits.
• Employment Law 2, 16 Credits.
• Special Topics in Employment Relations, 16 Credits.
• Portfolio Management, 16 Credits.
• Advanced Purchasing and Operations Management (Inbound) Log, 16 Credits.
• Information Management, 16 Credits.
• International Business Finance, 16 Credits.
• Corporate Finance, 16 Credits.
• Career Management, 16 Credits.
• Information Systems Planning, 16 Credits.
• Human Resource Management, 16 Credits.
• Organisational Behaviour, 16 Credits.
• Managing Information Systems, 16 Credits.
• Advanced Business Studies, 16 Credits.
• Global Marketing, 16 Credits.
• Advanced Topics in Advertising, 16 Credits.
• Labour Economics, 16 Credits.
• International Trade, 16 Credits.
• Industrial Organisation, 16 Credits.
• Research Methodology in Economics, 16 Credits.
• Macroeconomics, 16 Credits.
• Microeconomics, 16 Credits.
• Special Topics Economics, 16 Credits.
• Sustainable Resource Usage, 16 Credits.
• Software Engineering - Management Perspective, 16 Credits.
• Contemporary Topics in Information Systems, 16 Credits.
• Economics of Health Care, 16 Credits.
• Intermediate Econometrics, 16 Credits.
• Environmental Economics, 16 Credits.
• Advanced Topics in Marketing, 16 Credits.
• Advanced Topics in Consumer Behaviour, 16 Credits.
• Strategic Marketing, 16 Credits.
• Advanced Marketing Planning, 16 Credits.
• Business to Business Marketing, 16 Credits.
• Strategic Brand Management, 16 Credits.
• Research Methodology in Marketing, 16 Credits.
• Mathematics for Economists, 16 Credits.
• International Economics, 16 Credits.
• Development Economics, 16 Credits.
• Decision Support Technology, 16 Credits.
• Management of Human Resource Development, 16 Credits.
• Leadership and Change Management, 16 Credits.
• Research Methodology in Information System Technology (IST), 16 Credits.
• Special Topics in IS and T, 16 Credits.
• Training and Development Strategies, 16 Credits.
• Industrial Economics, 16 Credits.
• Research Methodology in Finance, 16 Credits.
• Quantitative Methods in Finance, 16 Credits.
• Advanced Tourism Marketing, 16 Credits.
• Security for Information Systems, 16 Credits.
• Planning and Strategy, 16 Credits.
• Business Behaviour, 16 Credits.
• Research Methodology in Human Resource Management, 16 Credits.

1. Diagnose and analyse complex supply chain situations.
2. Synthesise credible and practical solutions for the supply chain management context.
3. Apply a repertoire of good practice models for Supply Chain Management to real life situations.
4. Evaluate changing environments from a supply chain management perspective.
5. Evaluate the impact of a growing economy from a Supply Chain Management perspective.
6. Critically evaluate and analyse challenges in procurement and be able to develop solutions based on evaluation and analysis.
7. Critically evaluate and be able to create and design procurement strategies.
8. Recognise the scope of responsibilities required in a management position in the supply chain field and its accountability to senior management in an organisation.

• Integrate themes from different modules and apply them appropriately to a real scenario.
• Apply the theoretical frameworks to recommend solutions to identified problem areas.
• Analyse a specific area related to their work context in a work-based assignment.

Integrated Assessment

Each module will be assessed through an integrated individual written assignment, in addition to a range of oral and written, group and individual class assignments, tests and examinations in order to give leaners the opportunities to demonstrate a variety of competencies. The final module assignment requires learners to apply their learning in an integrated way to analyse a specific area related to their work context in a work-based assignment and to apply the theoretical frameworks to recommend solutions to identified problem areas. The practitioner research project assesses the ability of leaners to integrate themes from different modules and apply them appropriately to a real scenario.