IIE Bachelor of Business Administration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Overview

This IIE qualification is suitable for students who would like to pursue a career in logistics and supply chain management. If you are an analytical person, who is a practical thinker with strong planning skills and a natural flair for organising and solving complex problems, then this qualification was designed for you. Open for 2023 mid-year application. Selected IIE qualifications and campuses. 

• Online
• Bloemfontein
• Cape Town 
• Pretoria
• Durban
• Braamfontein
• Polokwane
• Pietermaritzburg
• Nelson Mandela Bay 

Course Outline

Face-to-face: This is a three-year full-time qualification offered by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) at IIE Rosebank College. Face-to-face lectures take place during the day on weekdays at the following campuses: Braamfontein, Cape Town, Durban, Polokwane,  Bloemfontein, Nelson Mandela Bay and Pretoria CBD.

Distance (Online): This IIE qualification is available through IIE Distance Learning for individuals wanting to study and work. You can receive Online support from IIE Rosebank College. Speak to one of our student advisors for more information.  

MODULES

Year 1

• Accounting 1A
• Business Management 1A
• Economics 1A
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management 1A: Introduction
• Accounting 1B
• Business Management 1B
• Economics 1B
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management 1B: Operations and Production Management

Year 2

• Financial Management 2A
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management 2A: Purchasing Management
• Logistics Management Activities
• Quantitative Techniques
• Business-to-Business Marketing
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management 2B: Supplier Relationship Management
• Project Management
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Year 3

• Customer Relations Management
• Introduction to Research
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management 3A: Warehouse Management
• Strategic Supply Chain Management and Logistics
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Inventory Management
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management 3B: Transportation Management
• Research Practice

Admission Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

English    

• NSC: Degree pass with 30%    
• NC (V): Degree pass with 50%    ​
• SC: Endorsement pass with 33.3%    ​
• S (a): Degree pass     

NOTE: A minimum of 30% in LoLT in NSC/ SC(a) OR with a min. of 33.3% in SC

International    

An USAf Exemption Certificate is required and meeting the English requirements.    

A cognate Higher Certificate OR cognate 240 credit Diploma OR an Advanced Certificate OR 360 credit Diploma or Degree may satisfy the minimum admission requirements to degree studies    

If discipline not cognate at least 20% of credits must be academic literacy or numeracy related.

Senate Discretionary Admissions

Mature Age Exemption  

Candidates having attained the age of 23 before or during the first year of registration with a  Senior Certificate with a minimum of 40% in at least four higher or standard grade subjects, at least three of which shall have been passed simultaneously and one of which shall be a recognised higher grade subject; OR Candidates must have attained the age of 45 before or during the first year of registration.

An USAf Exemption Certificate is required.

Senate Discretionary Mature Age Admission for students with a Senior Certificate with endorsement

Candidates 23 years and older at point of registration, with an endorsed Senior Certificate can be accepted on a Senate Discretionary mature age admission if they do not meet the additional admission requirements. Their academic progress will be tracked and reported at Senate. An USAf Exemption Certificate is not required.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Where candidates do not satisfy the formal admission requirements for this qualification, The IIE may consider an admission application in terms of the Credit Accumulation and Transfer, Recognition of Prior Learning and Qualification Completion Policy (IIE010).

USAf approved cognate foundation programme    ​ 

Candidates who have completed an USAf approved cognate foundation programme from a registered and accredited provider may be admitted.

An USAf Exemption Certificate is required - the Office of the Registrar will facilitate, on behalf of the student, an application for degree admission to USAf, once the student has provided proof of payment to USAf.

Transfer students

Candidates who have successfully completed at least 120 credits on the first year of a cognate degree may be admitted. However, if a student completed less than 120 credits, the admission criteria on the NSC or equivalent apply.

OQSF qualifications ​

Candidates with an OQSF Level 5 cognate qualification may be admitted, provided the OQSF qualification has at least 120 credits at NQF Level 5. An USAf Exemption Certificate is required - the Office of the Registrar will facilitate, on behalf of the student, an application for degree admission to USAf, once the student has provided proof of payment to USAf.

One Module Outstanding

Candidates who have one module outstanding to complete an IIE Higher Certificate which is appropriate for admission to a degree, may register for the degree on the condition that they will register for the outstanding Higher Certificate module along with the first year of the degree.

If a student does not pass the module, they will be allowed to register again* for this module and any modules failed in the first year of the degree; however, they will NOT be allowed to register for the second year of the Degree, or any subsequent year, until they have passed the Higher Certificate module.

*Registration is also subject to the maximum completion times rule in IIE010.

Course Accreditation

The IIE Bachelor of Business Administration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and is registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as a 360-credit qualification on Level 7 (SAQA ID No:  101528). 

On successful completion you will receive a Degree in Bachelor of Business Administration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private provider of higher education in South Africa.

Pathways

The Independent Institute of Education (THE IIE) offers you the opportunity to start with a higher certificate and progress into a diploma or degree.  There are several pathways offered by The IIE at IIE Rosebank College, that enable access to higher-level qualifications. 

Speak to the student advisor for more information. 

Important Information

• To be awarded this qualification, a minimum final year mark of 50% for each module must be achieved.

We've got your back!

All our IIE Rosebank College registered students get free software. The software includes and is not limited to MS Excel, MS Project, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook, which come with Office 365 bundle. Students can  access the software online using their RCCONNECT email addresses on office 365 or visit the campus IT Department to get FTP access to download the software.

DEVICE REQUIREMENTS 
To get the best out of the blended learning experience, you will need the following minimum requirements: a computer or laptop with WI-FI, Windows 10 or higher, Intel Pentium 4 Processor or Higher, 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor or a System on a Chip (SoC), 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit (Or Higher) for your RAM, 16 GB for 32-bit OS 32 GB for 64-bit OS (or Higher) Hard Drive space, DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver for your Graphics card, and a Screen Resolution of a minimum 1280 x 800

Disclaimer: Please note that this fact sheet is accurate at the time of publication. The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) reserves the right to alter any of the content prior to commencement of registration due to changes in regulation, policy, market requirements or any other valid reason.