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REGULATIONS FOR THE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE HONOURS DEGREE IN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (BS12)

 

Duration 4 years
Minimum Credit Load 480
Maximum Credit Load 540
Maximum MBKs Credit Load 384

 

  1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 These regulations shall be read in conjunction with the Faculty Regulations and the General Academic Regulations for Undergraduate degrees herein referred to as General Regulations.

1.2 The degree will be awarded to candidates who have successfully completed the programme and passed examinations in accordance with regulations set in the Faculty Regulations.

1.3 The duration of the degree programme shall normally be a minimum of four years including a period of Work-Related Learning in a relevant industrial/ commercial setting during the third level.

  1. LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the study students should be able to: –

  1. Develop new product ideas and systems to improve the operations of supply chain systems
  2. Advise businesses, states and communities on ways in which supply chains can enhance innovation and industrialization.
  3. Demonstrate understanding of and appreciation for the importance of the impact of globalization and diversity in modern organizations.
  4. Display an ability to engage in critical thinking by analysing situations and constructing and selecting viable solutions to solve problems.
  5. Collaborate effectively with various groups and stakeholders.
  6. Exhibit knowledge of current information, theories and models, and techniques and practices in supply chain management, logistics and retail environments
  7. CAREER PROSPECTS

The Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management offers students a broad understanding of general management, accounting and economics as a foundation for the appreciation of end-to-end supply chain issues. On completion of the degree graduates can pursue careers as procurement and merchandising managers and supply chain operatives and managers. Opportunities also arise as supervisors of Transport, Logistics, Distribution and Supply Chain Management operations as well as various levels in the management of ports of entry, customs warehouse management, inventory, and brand management.

 

  1. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
    • Normal Entry
  2. To qualify for normal entry into the Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management programme, a candidate, in addition to satisfying the minimum requirements as prescribed under the General Regulations and the Faculty Regulations for English Language at ‘O’ Level, such candidate must have obtained at least two passes in any ‘A’ Level subjects.
  3. To qualify for entry into the Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Visiting School) programme a candidate, in addition to satisfying the minimum requirements prescribed under the General Regulations and the Faculty Regulations for English Language at ‘O’ Level must have: –

Either:

–Diploma of the Institute of Bankers (IOBZ)

–HND/ND in Business Studies

–HND/ND in Accountancy

–HND/ND in Purchasing Management

–Diploma in Education

–Institute of Administration and Commerce (IAC)

–Institute of Personnel Management Zimbabwe (IPMZ) Diploma

–Diplomas of the Institute of Real Estate Management

–Diploma in Business Administration (ZIM)

–Any other relevant tertiary qualifications

Or

–Passes in 2 any ‘A’ Level subjects

And

–At least two years working experience in a relevant field

–Proof of employment

  • Mature Entry

Refer to Section 3.3 of the General Regulations.

  • Special Entry
  1. Candidates who have successfully completed Higher National Diploma in Business Studies or have obtained equivalent qualifications may apply for direct entry into Level II of the degree programme.
  2. Direct entry into Level II of the programme is subject to availability of places.
  3. Candidates admitted under Regulation 3.2 above will normally be exempted from Level I on a module-by module basis.
  4. No candidate may complete the degree in less than three academic levels.
  5. Successful completion of the Work-Related Learning component at Level III is compulsory for all candidates.
  6. GENERAL PROVISONS
    • A candidate is required to undertake a minimum of five (5) modules per semester unless one is carrying over or retaking certain modules from the previous academic level or semester, respectively.
    • Each module is worth twelve (12) credits, Work-Related Learning level which is worth one hundred and twenty (120) credits and the dissertation which is worth twenty-four (24) credits.
    • The department may accept students who have been discontinued from other programmes on condition that they meet the entry requirements of the department and subject to availability of
    • A student requires 504 credits to complete this programme.
  1. PROGRAMME ASSESSMENT
Course work 30%
Written examinations 70%

 

  1. FAILURE TO SATISFY THE EXAMINERS

Refer to Section 9 of the General Regulations.

  1. PROVISIONFORPROGRESSION

Refer to Section 6 of the Faculty Regulations.

  1. WORK-RELATED LEARNING GENERAL GUIDELINES

Refer to Section 8 of the Faculty Regulations.

  1. GRADING AND DEGREE CLASSIFICATION

Refer to Section12 of the Faculty Regulations.

  1. DEGREE WEIGHTING

Refer to Section 13of the Faculty Regulations.

Programme Structure