Key Features
- Accredited and Registered
- Cutting-edge curriculum
- Flexible structure
- Online support
- Affordable and Accessible
- Internationally benchmarked
- Multicultural Faculty and support
About
Supply chain management is a fast-growing and widely impactful discipline that has consistently been identified as a critical skill, both locally and within a global context.
The Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Supply Chain Management is a one-year postgraduate programme that provides students with an in-depth understanding of the core functions within supply chain management.
This programme provides advanced level knowledge and skills to prepare students to function and manage within complex supply chain environments.
The analysis and critical application of advanced theories and concepts within supply chain management form the basis of this programme.
The programme also provides a firm grounding for students to pursue further postgraduate research.
Career Opportunities
- Supply Chain Manager
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Logistics Manager
- Procurement Manager
- Commodity Analyst
- Warehouse Manager
Programme Structure
Duration: 1 year
All students must complete four core modules in the first semester. In semester two, students must complete a research report and two core modules.
Semester 1
- Strategic Supply Chain Management
- Procurement and Supply Management
- Operations Management
- Research Methodology
Semester 2
- Supply Chain Risk Management
- Logistics and Transport Management
- Research Report (Compulsory)
Admission Requirements
- The minimum entry requirement is a relevant Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma at NQF level 7.
- It is possible to gain entry to the programme on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). To be considered via RPL, applicants should be above the age of 30 years.
- For further information on this alternative route, please contact a student advisor. All applicants with an international qualification will be considered in accordance with MANCOSA’s institutional rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What degree do you need to become a Supply Chain Manager?
You will need a qualification in supply chain management, like a Higher Certificate in Supply Chain Management, which is offered online; or an undergraduate degree, like the Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain Management. You can embark on the advanced postgraduate Honours Degree in Supply Chain Management for a superior and more detailed skill set in this discipline
How long does it take to become a Supply Chain Manager?
This will depend on the type of qualification you complete and the job you are able to secure. You may need to start your career in an entry-level position as a junior staff member, as you work your way up to a management position. This will also depend largely on the effort you put in and the company’s career progression vision.
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