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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Commerce: Logistics Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
3199	Master of Commerce: Logistics Management
ORIGINATOR
Rand Afrikaans University
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was CHE until Last Date for Achievement			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Master's Degree	Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Generic Management
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	240	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 2663/05	2006-07-01	2009-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30		2013-06-30

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This qualification is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
73980	Master of Commerce in Logistics Management	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	180	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with intellectual and specialised competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, interpretation, understanding, analysis and application of logistics management principles. The learner should further develop research, writing and creative thinking skills in the logistics field. The learner should be able to take strategic decisions in the context of a logistics organisation, or the logistics function of a company, and to assess any internal or external decision impacting the logistics function and/or profession. The learner should also be able to reflect on his/her decisions and applications and to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of logistics management. The learner should be able to reflect on his/her research skills.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners accessing this qualification should demonstrate their ability to read study material with understanding and interpret relevant literature on a post-graduate level. Learners must be able to communicate effectively using academic Afrikaans/English in written and oral form. Learners must be able to study independently and to manage their own studies, applying effective time planning. The learner should have developed intellectual competence in the acquisition and application of logistics management principles. The learner should be able to take important decisions in the context of logistic management, and be able to reflect on the decisions made.

Learner access will be provided to the learner who is in possession of an Honours Baccalaureate in Logistics Management on NQF level 7. The Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences may refuse a learner admission to the master's degree if of the opinion that the learner's academic background is insufficient. The proposed topic and promoter for the dissertation must also be approved by the Executive Committee of the Senate on recommendation of the Faculty Board.

Recognition of prior learning:

Recognition of prior learning in cases of learners not complying with the formal entry requirements will be conducted in accordance with the policy and guidelines of the University concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning experience. Recognition takes place only where prior learning corresponds with the required NQF level, and in terms of applied competencies relevant to the content and outcomes of the qualification. Through recognition of prior learning, learners may gain access, or advanced placement, or recognition of status, on condition that they continue their studies at this University.

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EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The learners should be able to:

1. Evaluate and apply logistics management concepts and principles in specialised contexts; identifying and analysing complex issues and problems relating to logistics management strategies and policies, and proposing and implementing alternative courses of action and solutions.

2. Work in a team, as a valuable member, with a variety of role players, including political role players, professional and administrative members of the logistics profession, as well as people on the grassroots level related to the business.

3. Act responsibly with respect to, and accept responsibility for, activities undertaken in the course of his/her evaluation and application of logistics management concepts and principles.

4. Plan, undertake and present, through independent study and teamwork, research in logistics, including gathering, analysing, integrating and interpreting related and complex information.

5. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with different role players in the logistics, applying principles of communication and reflecting on the communication skills applied.

6. Correctly utilise the management technology appropriate to the logistics management environment and field of research.

7. Explain, with insight, the importance and role of logistics, and the management thereof, on a macro- and a micro-level.

8. Explore different learning strategies to acquire and improve the various skills and capabilities required of a logistics professional.

9. Make a contribution to the level of professionalism and expertise in, and effectiveness and efficiency of, the logistics profession; thus positively impacting on the economy and contributing to the redress of poverty in the country.

10. Demonstrate a positive and sensitive approach to different communities and an insight into the social, economic and cultural differences and needs, particularly with respect to the distribution of goods within these communities.

11. Seek employment and entry into the logistics profession, as a specialised and advanced, technical or research, professional, and thus establish for himself/herself a specialised and advanced career in the logistics profession.

12. Organise and co-ordinate, effectively and responsibly, resources and opportunities, including own activities, and taking into consideration the financial implications thereof.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. The learner must demonstrate an ability to identify, analyse and solve complex issues and problems, demonstrating critical and creative thinking about logistics management concepts and principles, in specialised contexts. The learner must evaluate and, where relevant, correctly apply complex and advanced concepts and approaches to logistics management problems, strategies and policies; thus proposing and implementing alternative courses of action and solutions. The learner must be able to reflect on the application made and assess the success, or otherwise, thereof.

2. The learner must be able to display team ship. The learner must demonstrate an acceptable level of social sensitivity in his/her relationships with others and work effectively in a management team by implementing the relevant theory and reflecting on the implementation made. Finally the learner must display a thorough, specialised knowledge and understanding of the various role players involved in, or affected by, logistics.

3. The learner must display an ability to act responsibility and honestly in interactions with other role players in the logistics profession. The learner must also display an ability to accept responsibility for any activities required of him/her in his/her evaluation and application of the various logistics management concepts and principles, particularly in specialised contexts.

4. The learner must demonstrate the ability to plan and execute research in the field of logistics, including the correct gathering, analysing, integrating and interpretation of information on logistics management issues, by utilising the relevant theoretical and specialised research principles and reflecting on the research undertaken. The learner must also be able to show that he/she can plan, undertake and present complex research through independent study and teamwork.

5. The learner must effectively, in an academic and practical - oral and/or written manner (including the usage of visual/graphic aids) - communicate with different role players in the applied field of logistics by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflecting on the application made.

6. The learner must demonstrate an insight into and an ability to operate necessary management technology, in particular specified computer hardware and software including Internet and databases. The learner must use a computer skilfully as well as logistics related databases. The learner must show that his/her command of the management technology is sufficient to support advanced research.

7. The learner must analyse and explain the importance and role of logistics, and the management thereof, internationally, regionally, and nationally. The learner must also identify, and discern between, the importance and roles of logistics on a macro and a micro-level.

8. The learner must show that he/she is able to identify and continue to develop the different and specialised skills and capabilities necessary in the execution of the activities and responsibilities of a logistics manager/professional and to explore different effective learning strategies to acquire and improve these skills and capabilities.

9. The learner must analyse and explain the link between the number of logistics professionals and level of professionalism in logistics, and the effectiveness and efficiency of the logistics businesses, and therefore of the economy. The learner must evaluate the role that more effective and efficient logistics businesses will have in the economy and the impact which this will in turn have on the living standards of the population of the country (e. g. the redress of poverty).

10. The learner must demonstrate a positive and sensitive approach towards various different communities and an insight into the social, economic and cultural differences within these communities, by identifying and analysing the particular distribution needs of different communities, taking into consideration their various social, economic and cultural differences and therefore their differing needs and requirements with respect to logistics. The learner must show an ability to apply logistics concepts and principles to make proposals, within specialised contexts, which will improve the circumstances of these communities.

11. The learner must demonstrate acceptable employment-seeking skills for advanced entry into the logistics profession by applying theoretical principles of employment seeking and career-pathing and reflecting on the application thereof. The learner must demonstrate an ability to undertake academic leadership, advanced research, research-based, professional practice and/or senior managerial occupations. The learner must also demonstrate that he/she has acquired specialised and advanced competencies in his/her chosen logistics career.

12. The learner must display an ability to responsibly, organise, coordinate optimise resources and opportunities, particularly in his/her field of logistics, by applying relevant theoretical aspects and reflecting on the application made. The learner must also demonstrate an advanced level of responsibility and organisational ability with respect to his/her own activities. Finally, the learner must demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the financial implications of all activities undertaken.

Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:

The learner must attend compulsory discussions with hi/her promoter according to a prescribed programme. If the learner is not making satisfactory progress and not meeting the requirements of the Departments of Transport Economics and Business Management, his/her registration shall be cancelled by the Dean of the Faculty of Economic Management Sciences on recommendation by the Departmental Chairperson.

Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:

Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of delivering a dissertation and an article ready for publication to the promoter. The dissertation must furnish proof that the learner is capable of scientific research and the application thereof. Under normal circumstances, 100 pages for a dissertation in one and a half spacing on an A4 page will suffice. The Departments of Transport Economics and/or Business Management may institute other requirements for dissertations.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

1. Access to qualifications on a lower level:
The learner will be able to have access to certificates, diplomas or degrees on NQF levels 5, 6 or 7 in the fields of Logistics Management or Transport Management and gain credit for modules passed depending on the admittance requirements of the qualification.

2. Access to qualifications on the same level:
The learner who wishes to exit the RAU M.Com (Logistics Management) on NQF level 8 in mid-stream, i.e. change to another similar degree at RAU or another higher education institution may do so, with the permission and motivation of his/her new promoter. Alternatively, a learner who has registered for the same or another related degree at another recognised higher education institution, or a related degree at RAU, can enter this qualification in mid-stream with the permission and motivation of his/her promoter.

3. Access to qualifications on a higher level:
The learner who has successfully completed the M Com (Logistics Management) qualification on NQF level 8 will have the opportunity for further study at RAU or another higher education institution through a doctoral study (D Com or D Phil or D Tech) in logistics management on NQF level 8.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Both internal and external examiners are appointed by the Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences upon recommendation by the RAU Departments of Transport Economics and Business Management. The internal and external examiners must assess the dissertation of the learner, and submit a report regarding the dissertation, clearly indicating whether the dissertation is accepted unamended or after improvements have been made, whether it is referred back for revisions and re-submission for examination, or whether it is rejected. There must be at least two internal promoters/examiners for a master's learner and there must be at least one external examiner who is regarded as a specialist in the chosen field of study.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Qualified assessors for assessing the learner undertaking this qualification, in terms of foundational, practical and reflexive outcomes, will be appointed by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences of this institution, upon recommendation of the Departments of Transport Economics and Business Management, and based on the following criteria:

* Assessors for the learner undertaking this qualification should be suitably qualified in the area of logistics management and should be in possession of a relevant master's degree on NQF level 8.

* Assessors for the learner undertaking this qualification should have suitable job and/or learning experience in the area of logistics management.

* Assessors for the learner undertaking this qualification should have suitable experience in the field of education and training, particularly with respect to the subject of logistics management. Assessors should also be well informed of what is required of them with respect to the assessment of the learner.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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