Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Logistics Management
Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Generic Management
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification Overview
The primary purpose of this qualification is to equip learners with the necessary intellectual competencies and practical skills in logistics management. By completing this qualification, learners will acquire the ability to interpret, understand, and apply logistics management principles effectively. The focus is on developing strong writing and creative thinking skills specific to the logistics industry.
Upon completion, learners will have the capacity to make crucial decisions within a logistics organization or within the logistics function of a company. They will be able to evaluate both internal and external factors that may impact logistics management and make informed assessments. Furthermore, learners will be adept at reflecting on their decisions and actions, analyzing their effects within the broader context of logistics management.
Overall, this qualification aims to empower learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field of logistics management, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to the success of logistics operations within any organization.
Outcomes
- Evaluate and apply logistics management concepts and principles and identifying and analysing important issues and problems relating to logistics management strategies and policies, and proposing alternative courses of action and solutions.
- Work in a team with a variety of role players, including professional and administrative members of the logistics profession, as well as people on the grassroots level related to the logistics business.
- Act responsibly concerning activities undertaken in the course of their application of logistics management concepts and principles.
- Plan, undertake and present research in logistic, including gathering, analysing and integrating related information.
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with different role players, applying principles of communication and reflecting on the communication skills applied.
- Utilise basic management technology appropriate to the logistics management environment.
- Reflect on the importance and role of the logistics profession, both on a micro- and a macro-level.
- Identify different learning strategies to acquire and improve the various skills and capabilities required of a logistics manager.
- Contribute to the level of professionalism and expertise in, and effectiveness and efficiency of, the logistics profession### 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 concerning the distribution of goods, within these communities.
- Seek employment and entry into the logistics profession, and identify areas in which he/she may establish for himself/herself a specialised career in the logistics profession.
- Organise and co-ordinate, effectively and responsibly, resources and opportunities, especially own activities and taking into consideration the financial implications thereof.
Assessment Criteria
The following associated assessment criteria apply across all Exit Level Outcomes:
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Critical Thinking: Identify, analyse, and solve important issues and problems in logistics management, demonstrating critical and creative thinking. Evaluate and apply theoretical concepts to propose alternative solutions.
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Reflection: Reflect on applications and proposals made, displaying teamwork and social sensitivity in relationships with others. Work effectively in a team by implementing relevant theory.
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Knowledge and Understanding: Display a thorough knowledge of role-players in logistics and act responsibly in interactions with them.
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Investigative Skills: Demonstrate the ability to plan and execute investigations in logistics, gathering, analysing, and integrating information using relevant theoretical research principles.
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Communication: Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with role players in logistics using visual aids. Apply relevant theoretical principles of communication.
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Technology: Operate necessary management technology, including specified computer hardware and software. Utilize logistics-related databases.
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Importance of Logistics: Explain the importance and role of logistics at macro- and micro-levels. Identify skills and capabilities necessary for a logistics manager and different learning strategies to acquire them.
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Professionalism: Explain the link between the number of logistics professionals, level of professionalism, and the effectiveness and efficiency of the logistics profession and economy.
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Community Sensitivity: Demonstrate sensitivity to social, economic, and cultural differences within communities. Identify distribution needs considering these differences and propose solutions using logistics concepts.
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Employment Skills: Exhibit acceptable employment-seeking skills for entry into the logistics profession. Apply theoretical principles of employment-seeking and career-pathing.
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Resource Coordination: Organize and coordinate resources and opportunities in a prospective logistics job. Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the financial implications of these activities.
Integrated Assessment:
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Formative Assessment: Includes class assignments, essays, presentations, informal tests, and practical work. Peer assessment and reflection on teamwork dynamics are also part of this assessment.
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Summative Assessment: Integrated assessment focusing on exit-level outcomes through a 3-hour examination per module towards the end of the qualification.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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