FACULTY

Commerce, Administration and Law

DEPARTMENT

Business Management

Qualifier

Diploma in Transport  Management

MAJORS

Risk Management, Logistics 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, International Business, Research Methods, Managerial Problem Solving Techniques, Commercial Law, Transportation 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, Transport field Specialization,  Practical Logistics 3A, 3B

UNIZULU Code

2BTM01/CBTM01

SAQA ID

79266

NQF EXIT Level

6

Presentation mode of subjects:

Day classes

Intake for the qualification:

January

Registration cycle for the subjects:

January

Total credits to graduate:

384

SUBJECT NAME

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SUBJECT CODE

NEW

SUBJECT CODE

SUBJECT CREDITS

NQF

LEVEL

PRE-REQUISITE SUBJECT(S)

SEMESTER 1

Mathematics for Transport and Logistics

CBTL101

2BTL101

16

5

None

Economics for Transport and Logistics

CBTL111

2BTL111

16

5

None

Business Language 1A

CATL131

2ATL131

16

5

Equivalent to CBTL131/2BTL131

End User Computing

CBTL121

2BTL121

16

5

None

SEMESTER 2

Business Language 1B

CATL132

2ATL132

16

5

Equivalent to CBTL102/2BTL102

Practical Accounting

CBTL112

2BTL112

16

5

None

Business Management

CBTL122

2BTL122

16

6

None

Marketing

CBTL132

2BTL132

16

6

None

TOTAL

128

SUBJECT NAME

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SUBJECT CODE

NEW

SUBJECT CODE

SUBJECT CREDITS

NQF

LEVEL

PRE-REQUISITE SUBJECT(S)

SEMESTER 1

Transportation 2A

CBTM201

2BTM201

16

6

None

Transport Field Specialization

CBTM211

2BTM211

16

6

None

Logistics 2A

CBTL201

2BTL201

16

6

None

Research Methods

CBTL211

2BTL211

16

6

None

SEMESTER 2

Transportation 2B

CBTM202

2BTM202

16

6

None

Logistics 2B

CBTL202

2BTL202

16

6

None

Managerial Problem Solving Techniques

CBTL212

2BTL212

16

6

None

Commercial Law

CBTL222

2BTL222

16

6

None

TOTAL

128

SUBJECT NAME

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SUBJECT CODE

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SUBJECT CODE

SUBJECT CREDITS

NQF  LEVEL

PRE-REQUISITE SUBJECT(S)

SEMESTER 1

Logistics 3A

CBTL301

2BTL301

16

7

CBTL201/2BTL201; CBTL202/2BTL202

International Business

CBTL311

2BTL311

16

7

None

Risk Management

CBTL321

2BTL321

16

6

None

Transportation 3A

CBTM301

2BTM301

16

7

CBTM201/2BTM201; CBTM202/2BTM202

SEMESTER 2

Logistics 3B

CBTL302

2BTL302

16

6

CBTL201/2BTL201; CBTL202/2BTL202

Transportation 3B

CBTM302

2BTM302

16

7

CBTM202/2BTM202; CBTM201/2BTM201;

Practical Transportation 3A

CBTM312

2BTM312

16

6

CBTL202/2BTL202; CBTL222/2BTL222; CBTL212/2BTL212;  CBTM202/2BTM202

Practical Transportation 3B

CBTM322

2BTM322

16

7

CBTL202/2BTL202; CBTL212/2CBTL212; CBTL222/2BTL222; CBTM202/2BTM202

TOTAL

128

DIPLOMA IN TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT

SEMESTER 1

MODULE CODE

MODULE NAME

MODULE DESCRIPTION

2BTL101/

CBTL101

Mathematics for Transport and Logistics

The purpose of this module is to enable students to get foundation in numeracy and get prepared for the core modules in year two and three. Topics covered include: basic mathematics; percentages; ratios and proportions; algebra; simple interest; compound interest; algebra linear programming; introduction to statistics; elementary probability; probability events; Venn diagrams and probability tree diagrams.

2BTL111/ CBTL111

Economics for Transport and Logistics

Upon completing this module, students should be able to explain what economics is; distinguish between microeconomics and macroeconomics; understand the principles of economics; describe the three central economic questions and describe the major differences in various economic systems. Students should also be able to show how demand and supply can be expressed in words, numbers, graphs and equations; explain how the equilibrium price and quantity are determined; explain how government intervention affects markets; explain the determinants of various elasticity of both demand and supply; define the various revenue, cost and profit concepts; and the theoretical differences between the four market structures and the interpretation of graphs thereof.

2BTL121/ CBTL121

End User Computing

After completing this module student should be able to

use Microsoft Word to complete assignments given in other modules; use Microsoft PowerPoint to make presentations in class and perform basic calculations (addition, subtractions, divisions) on a spreadsheet. They should also be able to use the formula functions in Microsoft Excel to insert different formulae; perform calculations involving absolute functions on Microsoft Spread Sheet; analyse data on a spread sheet as well as sort data and format a spread sheet.

2BTL131/ CBTL131

Business Language 1

After completing this module, students should be able to deliver a professional oral and written presentation report, memo and minutes; participate meaningfully in interactions with others in such a way that the sender of the message feels valued and supported; show through responses and use of written texts that understanding, interpretation and evaluation have taken place; write letters, e-mails, memorandums, faxes, notices, short advertisements and brochures that meet the needs of the intended audience and achieve the desired goals as well as prepare and deliver a speech on a given topical issue.

SEMESTER 2

2ATL132/ CATL132

Business Language 2

After completing this module, students should be able to apply the concepts of persuasive communication within a number of different social contexts; develop business communication skills; avoid common mistakes made in a formal conversation and listen to his/her audience in order to provide a suitable response. Students should be able to understand audience in different contexts; carry out an audience analysis; develop the skill of delivering both good and bad news as well as carry out an effective presentation making use of both written and oral communication skills.

2BTL112/ CBTL112

Practical Accounting

After completing the module, students should be able to prepare books of prime entry; post journals; prepare and balance a general ledger; analysing effects of transactions on the accounting equation as well as prepare and adjust the trial balance. They should also be able to prepare the income statement with basic adjustments; prepare the balance sheet using the format of accounting equation; preparing statement of cash flows; calculation of input and output VAT as well as knowledge of principles of internal controls.

2BTL122/ CBTL122

Business Management

Upon completing this course, students should be able to apply sound management principles and theories in a real business situation; translate ideas into business opportunities; draw business plans and establish a business enterprise; analyse contemporary management issues which offer competitive advantage as well as analyse micro and macro business environment. They should also analyse the basic role of management in business organisations; analyse classical and contemporary approaches to business; gather and analyse financial information and take decisions on long term investment and capital budgeting as well as analyse case studies on financial decisions and select the optimal capital structure.

2BTL132/ CBTL132

Marketing

After completing the module, students should be able to analyse and apply the following to business situations: strategic marketing; market environmental factors; marketing research; marketing  information systems; market segmentation; products; new product development and innovation; price and pricing strategy; product promotion; marketing distribution channels; competitors and  competitive advantage; market targeting, positioning and brand strategy; management control; financial control as well as performance appraisal and benchmarking.

SEMESTER 1

2BTM201/

CBTM201

Transportation 2A

After completing the module, the student should be able to analyse and apply transportation on the supply chain and economy; different modes of transport: road, rail, air, water carriers and pipelines to freight movement as well as analyse intermodal freight transport and give the outlines of the South African Transportation Regulation and Public Policy.

2BTM211/

CBTM201

Transport field Specialisation

The objective of this module is for students to learn about running an efficient and effective road freight transport network.  Students will analyse and apply theories in road transport organisation; managing and organising the human resources; transport operational control; cost control and budgeting; vehicle selection as well as vehicle maintenance.

2BTL201/

CBTL201

Logistics 2A

After completing the module, the student should be able to analyse and apply business logistics management; competitive advantage created by logistics; logistics and supply chain strategy planning; tactical logistics management and supply chain management; financial aspects of logistics and supply chain management; forecasting and supply chain requirements; Supply Chain Network integration, production and operations management; procurement management and inventory management.

2BTL211/

CBTL211

Research Methods

After completing the module, the student should be able to analyse and apply factors which influence research; research topic/project topic and stating the research problem; conceptualisation in qualitative research; writing literature review; population sampling methods; qualitative and quantitate research designs; data collection and data analysis; data interpretation; report writing as well as ethics in research.

SEMESTER 2

2BTL201/

CBTL211

Transportation 2B

This module seeks to introduce students to the concepts of global transportation within the global market and to manage a transportation business through the applied knowledge of costing and pricing principles.  The module also provides fundamental concepts to the different carrier and shipper strategies that would improve the transport operation process. Students will also be exposed to information sources and technology needed to manage transportation as a whole.

2BTL202/

CBTL202

Logistics 2B

After completing the module, students should be able to design and establish storage and handling facilities; understand the principles of packaging and its role in the supply chain; select the appropriate handling equipment to be used in particular facilities; to give an outline of efficient operations in a warehouse; analyse the operational characteristics of the various modes of freight transport; analyse transport cost structures and apply transport pricing principles; outline the principles of transport management; understand how international supply chains are managed; understand and apply reverse logistics in supply chains as well as apply controls in logistics/supply chains.

2BTL212/

CBTL212

Managerial Problem Solving Techniques

After completing the module, students should be able to analyse business cases using modelling techniques with Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. Case problems will be solved with optimisation modelling; linear programming models; network models; simulation modelling; inventory models as well as queueing models.

2BTL222/

CBTL222

Commercial Law

The module will equip students with sound knowledge and understanding of the legal rules in commercial transactions as well as principles of commercial law and ethics relating to commercial law. The students should also be able to analyse cases in the law of contracts; define and analyse valid contracts; types of contracts; nature of contracts; writing of contracts, accepting an offer; consensus and defect in contracts; capacity to perform a juristic act as well as breach of contracts and remedies. The students should be able to distinguish between the types of contracts, that is sale, lease and service. The mechanism to impose fairness on employment relationships will also be outlined.

SEMESTER 1

2BTL301/

CBTL301

Logistics 3A

Upon completing the module, students should be able to analyse and apply supply chain problems; formulate supply chain strategies as well as product and customer service strategies. Students will also evaluate order processing approaches and information systems in supply chains.  Transport modes, multimodal transport and transport decisions will be analysed.  Forecasting supply chain needs and inventory policy decisions will also be analysed and applied.

2BTL311/

CBTL311

International Business

After completing the module, students should be able to analyse and apply merits of trading overseas; characteristics of international transport; freight rates; export cargo packaging, stowage, marking and dangerous goods cargo shipments; export customs practice freight/cargo insurance; as well as credit insurance and transport distribution analysis. The learner should be able to assemble export documentation for a particular transaction.

2BTL321/

CBTL321

Risk Management

Upon completing this module, students should be able to identify and work with risk as well as analyse and apply trends affecting the supply chain; the supply chain management context; approaches to risk; responding to risks; a network view of risk; creating resilient supply chains and business continuity management.

2BLM301/

CBLM301

Project Management

Upon completion of this module, students should understand project selection through strategic alignment; project management processes; project initiation definition and planning; project execution; monitoring and control; stakeholder management as well as project communication and project closure.  Students will assess project risks and design plans to mitigate project risks.

SEMESTER 2

2BTL302/

CBTL302

Logistics 3B

After completing the module, students should be able to analyse and apply the following to logistics and supply chains: inventory policy decisions; purchasing and supply policies; storage and handling systems; facility location decisions and network planning. Students will also be able to apply logistics supply chain controls.

2BTM302/

CBTM302

Transportation 3B

This module is to provide students with clear parameters or goals for public transport, both informal and informal, and some of the challenges they face the in this industry. This is to also highlight some of the resistance to public transport usage.  Finally, this will result in students knowing and understanding a number of steps, mainly of an organisational nature, which need to be taken in order to achieve the objectives of improved passenger transport in South Africa.

2BTM312/

CBTM312

Practical Transportation A

During this period, students will acquire practical training or work integrated learning in a transport company or in an organisation dealing in logistics supply chain activities. 

2BTM322/

CBTM322

Practical Transportation B

During this period, students will acquire practical training or work integrated learning in a transport company or in an organisation dealing in logistics supply chain activities.