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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
| Bachelor of Business Administration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 91114 | Bachelor of Business Administration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Open Learning Group | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| CHE - Council on Higher Education | HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| National First 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 | 360 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 07 | Regular-Provider-ELOAC |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
| Reregistered | SAQA 1141/23 | 2021-07-01 | 2024-06-30 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2025-06-30 | 2030-06-30 | |||
| 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 |
| Purpose:
The purpose of the Bachelor of Business Administration: Logistics and Supply Chain Management (BBA: L&SCM) is to develop learners with well-rounded managerial, professional and industry specific intellectual competencies, knowledge and skills as to be able to identify, analyse, evaluate, critically reflect on and solve complex problems. They should also be able to provide theory driven arguments within the logistics and supply chain management field. The learners will be able to make managerial decisions in the context of a logistics and/or supply chain organisation; analyse, synthesise and evaluate information and produce innovative responses within a concrete but often unfamiliar context. They will be able to communicate these decisions, ideas and/or opinions as well-formed arguments, using appropriate academic, professional or occupational discourse. This qualification will contribute towards the intended outcomes by providing learners with a range of broad based knowledge, theory and methodology in fields such as business management, economics, business statistics, project management, business research and financial management. Furthermore, it will specifically provide the learners with integrated knowledge, theory and methodology of logistics and supply chain management principles, processes, procedures and systems. Learners will furthermore be able to plan and execute appropriate logistics and supply chain research utilising substantive research methodology and will be able to reflect on and report on the research findings. The qualification will also provide a sound theoretical basis for further learning. It is expected of students to work in a team in an unpredictable context with various role players, including professional and administrative staff within the logistics and supply chain environment. Learners should also demonstrate sensitivity to different communities and sensitivity to the social and cultural differences and needs, particularly with respect to the distribution of goods within different communities. Rationale: Bachelor of Business Administration: Logistics and Supply Chain Management will prove to be an increasingly valuable qualification as the world pursues globalisation at a rapid pace. Qualified practitioners in this field will therefore have access to employment opportunities across the world. This qualification aims to produce learners that will be able to apply their knowledge of logistics and the supply chain at managerial level and make significant contributions to their companies through the streamlining of the supply chain, the reduction of costs associated with the transporting and warehousing of products and the overall increased efficiency of logistics functions. The scarcity of these skills and their related professions, ranges from 70 to 9235 vacant positions, with most exceeding 2000 - comprehensive feedback from employers and role players such as the Road Freight Industries (RFI), South African Air Force (SAAF) and the South African Express Parcel Association (SAEPA) echoed these findings. While there are formal qualifications offered by both public and private providers that address the broader training needs of the supply chain industry, there are currently none that specifically focuses on the managerial development of the individual logistics practitioner. Through the offering of a BBA: L&SCM qualification as opposed to a Bachelor of Commerce qualification, which is more focussed on the financial and commercial aspects of a given area, the intention to address the need for the development of managers and senior administrators in this field. The field of Logistics and Supply Chain Management has been identified as a strategic area of academic focus and the institution is committed to devote as many resources as are necessary to ensure that the highest quality education and training is offered to provide for individuals working in, or wishing to enter, the field of logistics supply management. |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| It is assumed that learners have:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL is conducted in accordance with the institutional Recognition of Prior Learning Policy. This Policy provides processes and procedures by which RPL is conducted. The assessment processes involved with RPL are the same as those followed for awarding credits in an academic setting. An RPL candidate seeking credits for previously acquired skills and knowledge must still comply with all the requirements as stated in learning modules and learning programmes and qualifications. The difference is the route to the assessment. RPL assessment takes a holistic view of the process of assessment where the context of the learning as well as the context of the person who is being assessed is taken into account. Students who do not meet the minimum admission requirements, could, under certain conditions, apply for admission based on recognition of prior learning (RPL). Access to the Qualification: Access to the BBA: L&SCM is open to those applicants who are in a possession of a: Or Or Or |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| The qualification consists of (Core: 360 Credits):
Modules at NQF Level 5: Total Credits at NQF Level 5 = 80 Credits. Module at NQF Level 6: Electives (choose one): Total Credits at NQF Level 6 = 160. Modules at NQF Level 7: Total Credits at NQF Level 7 = 120. Total Number of Credits = 360. |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Demonstrate a broad theoretical knowledge base of general management and economics.
2. Demonstrate a sound, integrated theoretical knowledge base of the logistics and supply chain discipline. 3. Select, apply and analyse appropriate information and effectively communicate and disseminate information within the logistics and supply chain environment. 4. Apply relevant available models, procedures, tools and techniques to a logistics and supply chain manager to establish effective and efficient solutions to problems. 5. Demonstrate sound financial management principles in a logistics and supply chain environment. 6. Demonstrate an understanding of quantitative approaches in decision making. 7. Demonstrate an understanding of research principles to effectively research appropriate logistics and supply chain questions and problems. 8. Demonstrate an understanding of cost management accounting and financial management principles within the logistics and supply chain environment. Critical Cross-Field Outcomes: All the Critical Cross-Field Outcomes are addressed in the qualification. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8: Integrated Assessment: Assessment is conducted in accordance to the institution's Assessment Policy. In most cases the assessment will consist of two assignments per module and one three hour examination per module. Formative assessment will take place by means of the two assignments that will include evidence of job-related understanding, application and evaluation of knowledge, theory and methodologies. Summative assessment will happen by means of a formal examination process. It is expected that learners will produce a limited research project. Learners receive feedback on all assessments from the assessor within three weeks of assessment. Feedback on assignments is communicated, electronically on the eLearning platform, in tutorial letters and discussed during contact sessions. In line with the institutional assessment policy, results are confidential. Additional self and peer assessment exercises are available per module (and units) as formative assessments and are utilised during chats, forums and contact classes. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| Numerous institutions (professional and educational) across the globe offer qualifications in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, or both combined, at various levels. While the standard and approach to education in these fields vary from country to country, there is very little difference in the focus and approach of qualifications geared towards the development of mid to senior level managers and administrators operating within the larger logistics and supply chain industry. This BBA: L&SCM was developed directly in line with the knowledge, skills and competency components of international qualifications to ensure that its graduates will enjoy recognition outside of South Africa's borders and be able to operate proficiently within this increasingly globalised industry.
This BBA: L&SCM compares favourably with international qualifications offered by international institutions such as the Fédération Internationale des Associations de Trainsiaires et Assimilés (FIATA) Higher Diploma in Supply Chain Management, the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management Programme, the International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (IPSCM) Advanced Certificate and the Association for Operations Management (APICS) Certified Supply Chain Professional qualification. These are all post graduate qualifications and are therefore offered at a similar education level to that of BBA: L&SCM. It should be noted, however, that the BBA: L&SCM was created to specifically address the local industry requirements for logisticians on managerial and senior administrative level. The knowledge, skills and competencies typically covered are: The BBA: L&SCM covers all the main outcomes that are associated with these fields in an in-depth and comprehensive manner and which are aligned to the knowledge, skills and competencies that are found in most national and international qualifications. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This Qualification articulates horizontally with the following qualifications at NQF Level 7:
This Qualification articulates vertically with the following qualifications at NQF Level 8: |
| MODERATION OPTIONS |
| Moderation takes place in accordance with the institutional Moderation Policy. This Policy provides for a moderation process that verifies that assessments are fair, reliable, valid, practicable and transparent and also evaluates assessor performance. |
| CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
| No QC registration is required for moderators or assessors of qualifications accredited by the HEQC. Assessors and moderators hold a qualification at least one level higher than the qualification being assessed or moderated. Moderators are also required to have more than two years' teaching experience. Assessors, with less than two years experience, have their assessment work moderated by a peer. |
| NOTES |
| N/A |
| LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| NONE |
| PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
| 1. | Open Learning Group |
| All qualifications and part qualifications submitted for public comment, or registered on the National Qualifications Framework, are public property. Thus, the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction: it is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |