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.
Outcomes
Develop a critical understanding of the supply chain function
Demonstrate an understanding of complex strategies and their application in supply chain management
Collect, synthesise, and present information in an appropriate format for decision making
Develop a critical awareness of the interactions which take place in a supply chain
Assess problems and formulate appropriate response strategies
Demonstrate awareness of triple bottom line issues in supply chain management
Critically evaluate supply chain theories, strategies, and plans
Demonstrate use of a wide range of specialised skills to solve complex supply chain problems
Engage in self-directed learning
Demonstrate the effective use of technology
Conduct research to solve supply chain problems
Articulation
Completion of a Honours Degree meets the minimum entry requirement for admission to a cognate Master’s Degree.
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)
Careers
Embark on a professional path leading to roles such as:
Supply Chain Manager/ Supply Chain Analyst
Logistics Manager/ Warehouse Manager
Procurement Manager
Commodity Analyst
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.
FAQs
Given how imperative it is that businesses remain profitable in a highly competitive business environment, the role of the supply chain manager is in great demand. An Honours Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management will afford the graduate an advanced skill set and accelerate their career progression in the industry.
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
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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