Online Diploma in Logistics Management
The purpose of the online Diploma in Logistics Management is to prepare students for a career in logistics and improve the prospects of career advancement in a fast growing field, both nationally and internationally. This online programme will develop theoretical knowledge and practical competence and skills on an NQF Level 6.
The qualification will provide the student with a range of fundamental knowledge and competencies in fields such as business communication, information systems and project management. The student will need to make decisions in the context of logistics and/or supply chain organisations, interpret relevant information and produce innovative responses based on informed judgement to concrete but often unfamiliar problems.
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Admission Requirements• Grade 12 Certificate with diploma endorsement. • A good working knowledge of English, as the learning material will be available in English only. • Relevant documentation. • Computer literate as the programme will be presented online.Therefore it is reccommended that: - You own a computer OR laptop;
- Have an active email for notifications and communication;
- Reliable broadband internet access;
- A PDF viewer (e.g. Adobe Acrobat);
- Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel;
- A web browser (latest version) e.g. Chrome/Firefox/Internet Explorer
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Enquiries:
Email: tscmonlinelog@uj.ac.za
Or Contact: 011 559 4953/2918
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2020 (First year students only)
| BLOCK | DATES 2020 | MODULE CODES | MODULE |
| Application and Registration: 6 Jan–31 Jan 2020 |
| Block 1 | 3 Feb–13 Apr 2020 Assessments 7 Apr–13 Apr 2020 | DCOMCE1 | Basic End-User Computing for Logisticians |
| DMATCE1 | Basic Mathematics and Quantitative Techniques for Logisticians |
14 Apr–20 Apr 2020 | Pay and add Modules after completion of previous block |
| Block 2 | 21 Apr–29 Jun 2020 Assessments 23 Jun–29 Jun 2020 | DILOCE1 | Introduction to Logistics Management |
| DBUSCE1 | Introduction to Business Management |
30 Jun–6 Jul 2020 | Pay and add Modules after completion of previous block |
| Block 3 | 7 Jul–14 Sep 2020 Assessments 8 Sep–14 Sep 2020 | DTPTCE1 | Introduction to Transportation and Warehousing |
| DGOVCE1 | Overview and Objectives of the Government and Municipal Logistics Systems |
15 Sep–21 Sep 2020 | Pay and add Modules after completion of previous block |
| Block 4 | 22 Sep–30 Nov 2020 Assessments 24 Nov–30 Nov 2020 | DPERCE1 | Basic Principles of Logistics Performance Measures |
| DORDCE1 | Procurement and Order Processing Systems |
| December recess: 1 Dec 2020–6 Jan 2021 |
First Year Compulsory Modules
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to create competence in basic operating skills that are required to use any modern computer and specifically the operating system (OS) called Microsoft Windows. Some tools in the Microsoft Office suite will also be taught. This module will equip students with basic skills that opens the door to advanced learning in computers.
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to introduce students to basic statistical methods, quantitative techniques, percentages and measurements. Students will be able to apply these concepts to demand forecasting and solve logistical and storage problems.
Purpose: This module introduces the student to fundamental logistics concepts and focus on the important role of Logistics in management decision making.
Purpose: This module provides a basic introduction to the functioning of the business enterprise and the role and importance of management. Students are exposed to the managerial tasks of logistics managers and various methods of planning and controlling logistics performance.
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to create competence in the transportation system related to operational structure, services and cost characteristics of the various modes of transport, focusing on the goods carried in the transport system and various freight service providers. The module also focusses on the role of packaging and containerisation, warehouse equipment and warehouse location in facilitating the efficiency of the supply chain.
This module will provide the student with knowledge and applied competence to analyse the functions of purchasing and its contribution to the company on a strategic level. The student will be able to apply principles of supply and demand in the procurement sector and analyse the relationships between purchasing and supply chain costs and the savings made through the profit-leverage effect.
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students with vocational and industry-specific intellectual competencies, knowledge and practical skills in performance measures to enable the student to make decisions in the context of a logistics and supply chain organisation.
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to provide the student with knowledge and skills of the activities associated with buying, purchasing and the developments in a company and the understanding and competencies in applying specific purchasing management practices in the supply chain industry. This module will also provide students with skills and competencies of logistics information systems, with specific reference to interfaces between systems.