Master of Commerce in Logistics Management
Demonstrate advanced skills and in depth knowledge of Logistics and apply international and local best practices in the field of Logistics, in addition to demonstrating the ability to undertake a research project, in the broad field of Logistics, which contributes to the existing body of knowledge and addresses a particular logistic problem.
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
180
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
Nelson Mandela University
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies
Subfield
Generic Management
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
Demonstrate advanced skills and in depth knowledge of Logistics and apply international and local best practices in the field of Logistics, in addition to demonstrating the ability to undertake a research project, in the broad field of Logistics, which contributes to the existing body of knowledge and addresses a particular logistic problem.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Access can be gained through RPL by learners who do not meet the minimum entry requirements.
Entry Requirements
- Bachelor of Technology in Logistics, Level 8.
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Logistics, Level 8.
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Logistics Management, Level 8.
- Bachelor of Logistics Honours, Level 8.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics, Level 8.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Manage the labour relations function on a strategic level.
- Meet the demands of business, industry and the community regarding the vast need for logistics management.
- Fulfil the demands of the industry for the establishment of specialist Post graduate training in logistics.
- Undertake a research project in the Logistics field.
Associated assessment criteria
1.
- Evaluate international logistics strategies.
- Evaluate the contribution of participants in the Supply Chain.
- Demonstrate an understanding of ethical and professional requirements.
2.
- Research problems are accurately identified, formulated and analysed.
- Appropriate research methods are utilised.
- Technical and academic requirements for research projects are applied.
Integrated Assessment
Evaluation of research dissertation by both internal and external examiners and continuous evaluation of mastery of theoretical/academic components of learning simulation exercises.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Horizontal Articulation
- Master of Commerce in Logistics, Level 9.
- Master of Philosophy in Logistics Management, Level 9.
Vertical Articulation
- Doctor of Commerce in Logistics, Level 10.
- Doctor of Commerce in Logistics Management, Level 10.
Providers currently listed
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