University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Commerce in Transport Economics

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Purpose and Rationale

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with applied competencies in the understanding and interpreting of transport economic, management and regulatory principles. This prepares them for a career in the transport field and provides a basis for further learning.

Learners should be able to reflect on the study material in the context of a transport organisation, or the transport function of a company. They should also be able to assess public sector policy and other decisions impacting transport as a sector.

Outcomes

  1. Assess and apply transport economic, management and regulatory concepts and principles and identify, and propose solutions to any problems relating to transport economic, management and regulatory strategies and policies.
  2. Work in a team with various role players, with respect to transport management and/or regulation, as well as considering people on the grassroots level related to the transport sector.
  3. Act responsibly with respect to activities undertaken in the course of his/her evaluation and application of transport economic, management and regulatory concepts principles.
  4. Undertake research in the transport field, including gathering, analysing, integrating and presenting related information.
  5. Communicate effectively, orally and/or in writing, with role players in the transport sector, applying principles of communication and reflecting on the communication applied.
  6. Utilise basic management technology appropriate to the transport management environment.
  7. Explain the importance and role of the transport industry, and the regulation thereof on a macro-and a micro-level.
  8. Identify skills and capabilities required of a transport manager and/or regulator, and consider different learning strategies to acquire and improve these skills and/or capabilities.
  9. Identify possible areas of personal contribution to the level of professionalism and expertise in, and effectiveness and efficiency of the transport sector, and therefore the economy.
  10. 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.
  11. Seek employment and entry into the transport sector, and thus establish for himself/herself a career in the sector.
  12. 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 for Exit Level Outcomes:

  1. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking:

    • Identify and solve problems related to transport economic, management, and regulatory concepts.
    • Evaluate and apply theoretical concepts to transport strategies and policies.
    • Reflect on the application of concepts.

  2. Teamship and Social Sensitivity:

    • Display teamship and social sensitivity in relationships with others.
    • Work effectively in a team, implementing theory and reflecting on the implementation.
    • Understand various role players in the transport sector.

  3. Responsibility and Interaction:

    • Act responsibly in interactions with role players.
    • Accept responsibility for evaluation and application of concepts.

  4. Research Skills:

    • Conduct research in transport field.
    • Gather, analyze, integrate, and present information on transport issues.
    • Utilize theoretical research principles and reflect on research undertaken.

  5. Communication Skills:

    • Communicate effectively with different role players in transport sector.
    • Apply theoretical principles of communication and reflect on application.

  6. Management Technology:

    • Operate specified management technology for transport business/function.
    • Use computer, transport-related Internet, and databases.

  7. Understanding of Transport Sector:

    • Explain importance and role of transport sector at different levels.
    • Differentiate between macro- and micro-level roles of transport.

  8. Skills Acquisition:

    • Identify skills necessary for transport manager/regulator.
    • Consider effective learning options to acquire these skills.

  9. Professionalism and Efficiency:

    • Explain link between number of transport professionals and professionalism.
    • Identify impacts of effective transport sector on economy.

  10. Community Sensitivity:

    • Identify transport needs of different communities.
    • Consider social, economic, and cultural differences for varying community needs.

  11. Employment-Seeking Skills:

    • Apply theoretical principles of employment-seeking and career-pathing.
    • Reflect on application in seeking employment in transport sector.

  12. Resource Organization and Coordination:

    • Organize and coordinate resources in transport field.
    • Demonstrate responsibility and organizational ability in activities.
    • Understand implications of organizing and coordinating activities.

Integrated Assessment:

Formative Assessment:

  • Class assignments, essays, presentations, informal tests, and modular tests.
  • Practical work evaluated by assessors.
  • Self-assessment and peer assessment with reflection.

Summative Assessment:

  • 3-hour examination per module towards the end of qualification focusing on exit-level outcomes.

Qualification Details

Type
National First Degree
NQF Level
07
Min. Credits
360
SAQA Source
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University of Johannesburg
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The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a public university located in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was established in 2005 through the merger of the Rand Afrikaans University, Technikon Witwatersrand, and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University. UJ is one of the largest universities in South Africa, with over 50,000 students enrolled across its four campuses. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, business, and health sciences. UJ is known for its commitment to providing quality education, promoting social justice, and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
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