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Nelson Mandela University

Bachelor of Commerce in Logistics and Transport Economics

The Bachelor of Commerce in Logistics and Transport Economics in Transportation and Logistics is offered by Nelson Mandela University.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

This programme has been approved in terms of the new Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQSF).

The Bachelor of Commerce in Logistics and Transport Economics plays an important role in the world of Business and Economic Sciences. Likewise, it is quite important for the success and progress of modern business firms. Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain Management and its well-management build competitive advantages which will impact directly on cost structures, customer service levels, and overall profitability. 

Admission Requirements 

Each programme requires a series of requisites that have to be met. This qualification requires: 

• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry.
• A minimum Applicant Score of 390 for NSC Grade 12 Mathematics.
• NSC achievement rating of at least 50% for Mathematics.

Readmission will be considered according to the university readmission policy as approved by Senate.

Career Opportunity 

Those students who successfully complete this qualification have the possibility to overcome the ever-changing demands of the business world. After the completion of the degree, students will be capable of applying themselves in line with the demands and challenges of real-world Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain Management related issues.

Curriculum 

FIRST YEAR 

Accounting

Business Accounting 1A

Business Accounting 1B

Computer Science

Computing Fundamentals 1.1

Computing Fundamentals 1.2

Statistics

Business Statistics

Law

Commercial Law I

English Communication

Professional English*

Business Administration and Management

Introduction to Business Management and Entrepreneurship

Introduction to the Business Functions

Economics

Introduction to Microeconomics

Introduction to Macroeconomics

SECOND YEAR 

Law

Introduction to Labour Law I

Economics

Macroeconomics

Microeconomics

Logistics and Transport Economics

Introduction to Logistics and Transport Economics (Major)

Costing and Estimating (Major)

Projects and Special Imperatives (Major)

Resource Allocation (Major)

Supply Chain Management (Major)

Procurement*

THIRD YEAR 

Economics

Micro- and Macroeconomic Theory and Policy (compulsory)

Economics of Financial Markets (optional)

Econometrics (compulsory)

Economics of Development (compulsory)

Resource, Environmental and Ecological Economics (optional)

Labour Economics (optional)

Transport Economics

Transport Systems

Transport Applications

Logistics 

Inbound Logistics

Outbound Logistics