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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Logistics

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
73630	Master of Logistics
ORIGINATOR
Stellenbosch University
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Master's Degree	Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Finance, Economics and Accounting
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	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 091/21	2021-07-01	2023-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Purposes:

First Purpose:

To equip students who are in possession of a BLogisticsHons degree with specialised and complex knowledge in order to be competent in planning, implementing and controlling the efficient and effective flow and storage of goods, services and related information from the place of origin to the place of consumption, in such a way that client demands are satisfied optimally with the purpose to maximise the prosperity in all sectors of the economy.

Second Purpose:

To develop competent specialist analysts and leaders who will be able to organise complex operations which entail the allocation and distribution of physical resources.

Third Purpose:

To provide students who want to proceed with doctoral research study in Logistics and Operations Analysis with a sound prerequisite academic base for such study.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption or equivalent university admission Qualification.

First degree: Bachelor: Logistics.

Honours degree: Bachelor: Logistics (Honours).

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

Total Credits Required:

Core; 120 credits.

Fundamental; 0 credits.

Elective; 0 credits.

Total; 120 credits.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Exit Level Outcomes:

1. Demonstrated an ability to read and interpret advanced logistics related literature including the ability to teach themselves from source material.

2. Demonstrated ability to collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate logistics-related data and information.

3. Shown an understanding of the use of inductive and deductive scientific methodology in the acquisition of quantitative logistics related knowledge.

4. Demonstated ability to identify and solve complex and diverse logistic problems in a critical and creative way by applying appropriate and advanced quantitative methods.

5. Demonstrated to work effectively with others as a member of a logistics team in the private and public sectors.

6. Demonstrated ability to organise and manage oneself and one's personal activities responsibly and effectively.

7. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, using graphical, mathematical and language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation.

8. Demonstrated ability to use advanced logistics knowledge and technology effectively and critically, while showing responsibility towards the environment and interests of others.

9. Demonstrated understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that logistics related problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation (in the short run as well as in the long run).

10. Demonstrated ability to work with and apply a range of advanced quantitative techniques, procedures and experimental approaches leading to this Qualification.

11. Demonstrated ability to apply this advanced scientific knowledge and practical skills to address theoretical and practical logistics-related problems and to learn appropriate lessons from these experiences.

12. Specialist logisticians will, after completing the programme and gaining sufficient appropriate practical experience of approximately two years, be able to independently or as leaders:
> Analyse, plan, implement and manage any logistical function within an enterprise/organisation on strategic, tactical and operational levels, and found decisions quantitatively.
> Organise complex operations which entail the allocation and distribution of physical resources.
> Be equipped to proceed with doctoral research.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes:

The assessment used for this Qualification ensures that the purpose of the Qualification is achieved.

A range of formative and summative assessment methods such as simulations, assignments, case studies, work-place assessments, written and oral presentations and examinations are used.

The required range of modalities is used integratively to assess whether the specified outcomes have been achieved.

From the assessment of samples generalising to a domain takes place in a judicious and planned way in order to ensure reliability.

The assessment used meets the standard and level of achievement for NQF Level 8.

Integrated Assessment:

Integrated Assessment takes place in terms of a variety of procedures such as cross-disciplinary assignments, simulations, work-place assessments, a thesis, research reports, written examinations and oral presentations and examinations.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

N/A

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This Qualification serves as an entry point to the related Qualification(s):

Doctor: Philosophy.

Doctor: Commerce.

MODERATION OPTIONS

The University of Stellenbosch has a system of external peer review and evaluation of departments. One of the aspects of the system is an evaluation of the standards and assessment practices of the department.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The academic staff of the University of Stellenbosch will be used in a manner which fits into the quality assurance system of the University.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2009; 2012; 2015.

NOTES

N/A

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	Stellenbosch University