Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Transport Economics
Services - Transport Operations and Logistics
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification Overview
Purpose: The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide the qualifying learners with the intellectual competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, interpretation, understanding and application of transport economic, management and regulatory principles. The learner should develop writing and creative thinking skills in the transport field.
Rationale: The curriculum of the qualification was designed to make provision for the required research Credits and it was also amended from a semester module to a year module. Furthermore, industry relevant elective modules were added. The learner should be able to take important decisions in the context of a transport organisation, or the transport function of a company, and to assess public sector policy decisions impacting transport as a sector. The learner should also be able to reflect on his or her decisions and applications and to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of transport management and regulation.
Outcomes
- Evaluate and apply transport economic, management and regulatory concepts and principles### identifying and analysing important issues and problems relating to transport economic, management and regulatory strategies and policies### and proposing alternative courses of action and solutions.
- Work in a team with a variety of role players, including political role players, professional and administrative members of the transport sector, as well as people on the grassroots level in the sector.
- Act responsibly with respect to activities undertaken in the course of their application of transport economic, management and regulatory concepts and principles.
- Plan, undertake and present research in the transport field, including gathering, analysing and integrating related information.
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with role players in the transport sector, applying principles of communication and reflecting on the communication skills applied.
- Utilise the basic management technology appropriate to the transport management environment.
- Reflect on the importance and role of the transport industry, and the management and regulation thereof, on a macro- and micro-level.
- Identify different learning strategies to acquire and improve the various skills and capabilities required of a transport manager and/or regulator.
- Make a contribution to the level of professionalism and expertise in, and effectiveness and efficiency of, the transport sector### thus positively impacting on the economy.
- Demonstrate a positive approach to different communities and a sensitivity for the social, economic and cultural differences and needs, particularly with respect to transport, within these communities.
- Seek employment and entry into the transport sector, and identify areas in which he or she may establish for himself/herself a specialised career in the transport sector.
- Organise and co-ordinate, effectively and responsibly, resources and opportunities, especially own activities, and taking into consideration the implications thereof.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria
- Identify and Solve Issues: Demonstrate critical and creative thinking in addressing transport economic, management, and regulatory problems.
- Evaluate and Apply Concepts: Correctly apply theoretical concepts and propose alternative solutions to transport issues.
- Reflect on Applications: Reflect on proposals and applications made in transport management and regulation.
- Teamwork and Social Sensitivity: Display teamwork and social sensitivity in relationships within a management team.
- Knowledge of Role Players: Understand the various role players in the transport sector.
- Responsible Interaction: Act responsibly in interactions with role players in the transport field.
- Accountability: Accept responsibility in applying transport concepts and principles.
- Research Skills: Plan and execute research in transport, gathering and analyzing information using theoretical research principles.
- Effective Communication: Communicate effectively with visual aids in oral communication with transport role players.
- Technology Proficiency: Operate necessary management technology, including specified computer hardware, software, and databases.
- Understanding of Transport Sector: Explain the importance and role of management and regulation in the transport sector.
- Skills Development: Identify skills necessary for a transport manager/regulator and strategies to acquire them.
- Professionalism Impact: Understand the link between transport professionals, sector professionalism, and economic efficiency.
- Economic Impact: Identify the roles of an efficient transport sector in the economy and its impacts.
- Community Sensitivity: Understand and address the transport needs of diverse communities based on social, economic, and cultural differences.
- Career Development: Apply employment-seeking principles in the transport sector and reflect on career progression.
- Resource Coordination: Organize resources in a prospective transport job applying theoretical aspects and financial implications knowledge.
Integrated Assessment Approach
- Coherent Alignment: Teaching, learning, and assessment activities linked to module and qualification outcomes.
- Varied Assessment Methods: Include formative and summative assessments, self and peer assessments, presentations, reports, and case studies.
- Enhanced Competence: Assessments aim to enhance applied competence, provide feedback, and improve the curriculum.
- Data Generation: Assessment not only determines outcomes but also generates data for grading and improvement.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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