INFORMATION CONCERNING THE HONOURS BCom/BAdmin DEGREE IN TRANSPORT ECONOMICS AND THE HONOURS BCom DEGREE IN LOGISTICS AND

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1 INFORMATION CONCERNING THE HONOURS BCom/BAdmin DEGREE IN TRANSPORT ECONOMICS AND THE HONOURS BCom DEGREE IN LOGISTICS AND THE MASTER S AND DOCTOR S DEGREES IN TRANSPORT ECONOMICS, LOGISTICS AND TOURISM Consult Part 1 of the Calendar regarding the general rules for admission to postgraduate studies, documents which must accompany an application for admission, the number of papers for which students must register, reregistration, duration of study, applications for cancellation, etc. Concurrent registration for an undergraduate course/ module(s) for non-degree purposes Students may only with the special permission of Senate register for not more than one undergraduate course or the corresponding number of modules on the same level for nondegree purposes (NDP) concurrently with an honours course, and provided that the NDP course/module(s) has a bearing on their honours studies, or they submit a written justification which is acceptable to the University. Please note that students must apply before the closing date for registration for the undergraduate course/module(s) for permission for concurrent registration. 1. THE HONOURS BCom AND HONOURS BAdmin DEGREE IN TRANSPORT ECONOMICS 1.1 THE STRUCTURE OF THE DEGREE The curriculum consists of the following alternatives:

2 2 (a) Five * written papers selected from section 1 (see paragraph 9.) (b) Four * written papers selected from section 1 and a report on a research project (TRRESP-D). 1.2 OBJECTIVE OF THE HONOURS BCom AND HONOURS BAdmin DEGREE In our present era mention is often made of a changing world, and, indeed, perhaps nowadays changes are taking place faster than ever before. The rate at which transport economics is developing is certainly one of the more important factors contributing to the rapid changes. The changes are mainly of a transport economic and technological nature. Particularly where new industries have been established these give rise to an ever-changing demand for transport. This involves not only the availability of transport services, but also speedier and more efficient transport services. In this process of development and progress there is naturally also a constant evolution of transport. Increasing competition and costs throughout the modern business world especially as regards transport, have contributed to the fact that the study of transport has developed into a recognised field of study. In practice, experience plays a vital part in the transport field, but the efficiency of practitioners ultimately depends on systematic * Students may choose an Honours paper in a related subject (eg Business Management) in which they have passed the final course with the approval of the heads of the departments concerned.

3 3 training and a sound, scientific background. For the above reasons the University of South Africa offers tuition in Transport Economics as a two-year major subject or as a specialised study field. Students can now follow an Honours BCom degree or an Honours BAdmin degree in Transport Economics and the following papers can be taken, viz Urban Transport, Transport Management, Transport Planning and Development, Integrated Logistics Management and Transport Financing and Marketing. The purpose is to promote specialised training and research in theory and practice in transportation. Students have the opportunity of qualifying in a specialised field to keep pace with the increasing demands with which transportation problems confront them. New papers and fields, and the content of the papers are being continually evaluated and adapted to changing circumstances and needs. 1.3 ADMISSION TO THE DEGREE (a) Admission to the studies for the Honours BCom degree in Transport Economics To qualify for admission students must - (i) hold a BCom degree and have passed Transport Economics on third-year level; or (ii) be in possession of another degree and have passed at least the following five BCom courses: Transport Economics I and II, Economics I, Business Management I and Accounting I; or (iii) have obtained the Certificate in the Theory of Accounting at a recognised university and have qualified for or be in possession of the CA(SA) and

4 4 have passed Economics I, Business Management I and Transport Economics on thirdyear level. (b) Admission to the studies for the Honours BAdmin degree in Transport Economics To qualify for admission students must - (i) hold a BAdmin degree and have passed Transport Economics on third-year level; or (ii) be in possession of another degree and have passed at least the following six BAdmin courses: Transport Economics I and II, Economics I, a course on second-year level in one of the subjects from Group A of the BAdmin degree, namely Development Administration, Public Administration, Municipal Government and Administration, and a first course in one of the following subjects from Group B: Accounting, Business Management, Industrial Psychology or Statistics. The University reserves the right to refuse admission to students with a poor undergraduate record, and to expect students whose degree curriculae do not include certain courses, to complete such courses before commencing the honours degree. Students who completed their bachelor's degree longer than ten years ago will as a rule not be admitted to the studies for the Honours BCom or Honours BAdmin degree. 2. THE HONOURS BCom DEGREE IN LOGISTICS 2.1 THE STRUCTURE OF THE DEGREE

5 5 The honours BCom degree in Logistics is offered jointly by the Department of Transport Economics and the Department of Business Management. The curriculum consists of the following alternatives: (a) Five ** written papers selected from section II (see paragraph 9) (b) Four written papers selected from section II and a report on a research project (TRRESP-D). 2.2 OBJECTIVES OF THE DEGREE Since the early 1980's more and more private and public organisations worldwide realised the opportunities for improved efficiency by practising effective logistics. During the last few years the emphasis has shifted from a purely functional approach to logistics to a total supply chain management approach. These tendencies created a need for formal logistics training resulting in universities worldwide to focus on this important field of study. Unisa did not lack behind and introduced a BCom degree with specialisation in Logistics as well as an honours degree in Logistics. The purpose of the degree is to promote specialised training and research in theory and practice in logistics where emphasis is placed on both functional and total supply chain issues. The degree offers students the opportunity to qualify in a specialised field, thereby keeping pace with the increasing demands within the ** Students may choose an Honours paper in a related subject (eg Business Management) in which they have passed the final course with the approval of the heads of the departments concerned.

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7 7 2.3 ADMISSION TO THE DEGREE To qualify for admission, students must (i) hold a BCom degree and have passed Logistics as a major third-year level subject. (ii) be in possession of another degree and have passed at least the following courses: Logistics on third-year level, Economics I, Business Management I and Accounting I. (iii) Students who obtained a BCom degree majoring in Transport Economics or obtained a BCom degree with specialisation in Transport Economics may register for an Hons BCom degree in Logistics on condition that TRILOM-G be completed before registering for TRINMA-5, SCHAIN-Y or a research project in Logistics (TRRESP-D). 3. REGISTRATION AND FEES PAYABLE See Part 1 of the Calendar and the Postgraduate Instruction brochure for information in this respect. 4. STUDY GUIDES AND PRESCRIBED LITERATURE As there are no suitable textbooks for some of the honours papers the study guides are fairly complete. Selected periodicle articles are however prescribed for some papers. These articles form part of the study material and will be indicated by means of a tutorial letter. A thorough knowledge of the prescribed literature and the study guides is an essential prerequisite for obtaining an insight in the subject and its problems. Therefore, both insight and factual knowledge are tested in the examination.

8 8 5. ASSIGNMENTS IN GENERAL The planning and writing of assignments constitute a very important aspect of study for the honours degree, for this gives students an opportunity to exercise their scientific reasoning ability. Herein lies the essence of university training, and to a large measure of postgraduate education. A sound background in the form of thorough factual knowledge is, however, an essential prerequisite for a scientific and critical study of the subject and for the development of well-thought-out independent opinions. The latter is also of great importance and value when answering assignments (and examination questions). It is usually best to attempt these assignments as soon as you have gained sufficient background via the study material. This enables us to mark and return some of your work at a relatively early stage of the year. In this way you obtain a faster feedback in the form of comments and an evaluation of your work which is reflected in your marks. Consult the relevant tutorial letters which accompany the study guides of the papers for which you have enrolled, for the number of compulsory assignments which you are compelled to submit to qualify for admission to the examinations. Assignments should be submitted before the due date direct to the Registrar (Academic) and not to the Department or the lecturer concerned. 6. STUDY SCHOOL The Department will organise a short study school or

9 9 meeting for its Honours students during October, if there are enough students who are interested. You are of course welcome to make an appointment to come and see us at the office in Pretoria or make telephonic enquiries. 7. LITERATURE AND OTHER SOURCES OF STUDY Although the study guides are rather complete, students are expected to read widely and intensively. Our library is well equipped, especially for postgraduate study, and should meet your needs. In the study guides reference is often made to prescribed works for study and other literature is recommended where necessary to give students a broad background for the completion of assignments. The library has a large collection of books and periodicals available which can be used advantageously. For the sake of general orientation students are advised to make a thorough study of the economic and business aspects appearing in our local newspapers and magazines. The following magazines are recommended: Annual Bulletin of Transport Statistics for Europe = Bulletin Annuel De Statistiques de Transports pour L Europe. Ezhegodnyi biulleten Evropeiskoi Statistiki Transporta International Journal of Transport Economics = Rivista Internazionale Di Economia Dei Transporti International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management Journal of Advanced Transportation Journal of the Transportation Research Forum

10 10 Journal of Transport Economics and Policy Avmark Aviation Economist Lloyd's Shipping Economist Logistics Management and Distribution Report Logistics Information Management Maritime Policy and Management Proceedings of the Transportation Research Forum Production and Inventory Management Journal Rail International Road and and Transport Research: A Journal of Australian and New Zealand Research and Practice The South African shipping news and fishing industry review The Journal of Supply Chain Management Tjidschrift Vervoerswetenschap TR News Transport Policy Transport Reviews Transportation Transportation and Distribution Transportation Journal Transportation. Planning and Technology Transportation Quarterly Transportation Research World Airnews 8. CURRICULUM 8.1 WRITTEN PAPERS GENERAL The curriculum comprises four written papers and a report on a research project (which carries the weight of an examination paper) or alternatively five written papers.

11 11 Only the study guides for the papers for which you enrol for the year concerned are forwarded to you. If you enrolled for all the papers simultaneously, all relevant study guides are forwarded. The research project, where applicable, shall be submitted not later than the year in which students write their last written paper(s). The Head of the Honours Studies must first approve of the subject and title, nature and scope of the field study. A minimum of 50 percent must be obtained in the field study, which carries the weight of an examination paper. The examiners may recommend that the report be not accepted but that the candidate may revise it and again submit it for examination within a year. Also see regulations on research project, paragraphs to ANSWERING EXAMINATION QUESTIONS Make sure of the number of questions you are required to answer both as regards the total and the number per group if any. It is essential that you carefully read through a question several times until you understand exactly what is asked. After that it is very advisable to draw up an outline of the main points of your answer, write them down and discuss the question accordingly. This ensures that you will not omit any of the important aspects you initially wanted to cover, that your approach is systematic and that the lecturer obtains an idea beforehand of what you envisage. (The latter is also important in case you cannot complete the question in time). The outline and your answer must only relate to the question - however, do not overemphasise any subdivision

12 12 at the expense of the others. You must distribute your time evenly over all the questions. Rather answer the full required number even if they are not answered in full than to complete less than the required number. Think out your statements, opinions and motivations well and try to put them as lucidly and logically as possible. 8.2 RESEARCH PROJECT GENERAL COMMENTS ON THE RESEARCH PROJECT The purpose of the research project is to determine whether students can apply the theoretical knowledge they have acquired through their studies to practical situations. The subject and accompanying outline must be submitted to the Head of the Honours Studies before 31 July of the final year of study and the report must be submitted not later than 30 November of that year. The approximate length should be to words (tables and graphs excluded). When writing a report special attention should be given to the following aspects. These must also be fully covered in your outlines NATURE OF THE RESEARCH PROJECT The research project must be empirical in nature and it must relate to practice. This means that it can assume the following forms: Research on a relevant aspect in your own working environment whereby you utilise data which has been specifically collected for this purpose or which is already available in your firm. In both cases, however, you must make an original contribution as far as the analysis and evaluation of the data is concerned. Consequently the

13 13 research itself must be your own work. In the case of research on another suitable subject outside your working environment, you may use original data (obtained by means of a survey) or other (secondary) data such as published data. Again original work is expected of you as regards the evaluation and analysis of the data OBJECTIVE OF THE RESEARCH PROJECT The subject of the research must be clearly formulated and its objective must directly relate to it. The findings of the research must be critically analysed, for example what the shortcomings are and what advantages the current set-up has. On this basis recommendations must be made. This all forms part of the objective which consequently is directly related to the title and vice versa. The rest of the research must deal with the topic - nothing more or less. The objective must always be achieved. If not, the research literally does not fulfil its objective and students will invariably lose many marks. Therefore you must stick to your approved outline when conducting the research SCOPE OF THE RESEARCH PROJECT The scope or range of your research must be clearly demarcated before you start. This occurs in the determination of the title as well as with the description of the objective. The most suitable scope of the research must be thoroughly planned beforehand. Do not frame it too wide, otherwise the research becomes too superficial. If the

14 14 scope is too narrow it means that there is insufficient material for a fully-fledged research. As a result you must go into some depth without demarcating the field too narrowly. If you are uncertain of this aspect we are willing to assist you. The research project must not be less than and not more than words in length. This should be a guide to you to determine whether your scope is too wide or too narrow. There are still students who do not stick to these minimum and maximum requirements. Consequently, their projects are too wide or too narrow in scope which causes them to lose marks. You must, therefore, definitely abide by this stipulation METHOD OF INVESTIGATION FOR THE RESEARCH PROJECT The method(s) of investigation must be clearly described and set out in the outline. This will enable us to evaluate the method(s) thoroughly and suggest improvements before you submit the report in its final form. In the report itself you must of course also disclose the entire methodology together with any problems you experienced in this respect and how you overcame them. This forms a central part of the research - without a sound methodology as foundation the findings' validity cannot be determined and the project will be of little value. This is especially valid in cases where original data is collected, as for instance by means of statistical sampling methods ANALYSIS, DISCUSSIONS AND FINDINGS Data must be thoroughly and systematically analysed and discussed. This forms the largest part of the written content of the research on which the findings appearing at the end of the report are based. It is permissible to

15 15 indicate findings during the course of the report but the main points thereof should be summarised again at the end CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATIONS AND RÉSUMÉ The conclusions based on the findings and even other aspects such as problems regarding the methodology, should appear at the end of the report. It is possible to integrate the findings and conclusions - depending on the nature of the research. If the nature and objective of the research demand it, recommendations must also be made, provided that the findings justify this. The recommendations can likewise be integrated with the conclusions and findings but if the findings are important or comprehensive they should preferably appear separately and after the conclusions. For the sake of clarity you may briefly summarise the main findings, conclusions and recommendations in a résumé TABLE OF CONTENTS, BIBLIOGRAPHY AND APPENDICES The research project must contain a complete table of contents with page numbers which must appear at the beginning of the report and a bibliography of consulted works which must appear at the end of the report. In cases where use is made of a number of tables containing detailed information, these must be added in the form of an appendix at the end of the report. Only the main tables must appear in the text itself. Please number all the tables but distinguish between the two groups. Comprehensive parts which do not form an integral part like questionnaires, must also appear as an appendix.

16 16 The outline of the report should appear in a preliminary table of contents and should also indicate whether the report will contain appendices.

17 17 9. PAPERS The curriculum comprises, either (a) (b) four written papers and a report on a research project (TRRESP-D), which carries the weight of a paper; or five written papers. The papers for the honours BCom/BAdmin degree in Transport Economics must be chosen from section 1 provided that students may choose an Honours paper in a related subject in which they have passed the final course with the approval of the heads of the departments concerned. (Particulars of the honours papers offered in the subject(s) that students offered for their other major principal subject(s) appear in the brochure(s) for the Honours course(s) concerned.) The papers for the honours BCom degree in Logistics must be chosen from Section II below. Students are strongly advised not to register for more than three papers in their first year of study. In highly exceptional cases the Head of the Department will consider applications from students to register for more than three papers, provided that motivated applications accompany their registration forms. In order not to delay their studies such students must indicate for which three papers they wish to register in the event of their application being unsuccessful. NB: The codes, comprising seven characters, which appear in brackets after the names of the papers must be indicated on the registration form.

18 18 SECTION I Paper 1 Transport planning and development (TRABED-C). (Students who have passed Transport Planning (TRANSP-W) and/or Regional and transport development (REGTRA-6) may not register for TRABED-C) Paper 2 Urban Transport (URBTRA-C) Paper 3 Transport management (TRAMAN-J) Paper 4 Integrated Logistics Management (TRILOM-G) (Students who have passed Transport Logistics (TRALOG-6) may not register for Integrated Logistics Management (TRILOM-G). Paper 5 Transport finance and marketing (TRAFEB-N) SECTION II Paper 1 Integrated Logistics Management (TRILOM-G) Paper 2 Transport Management (TRAMAN-J) Paper 3 Inventory Management (TRINMA-5) Paper 4 Supply Chain Management (SCHAIN-Y)

19 19 Paper 5 Advanced Operations Management (ADPROD-E) or Advanced Strategic Marketing Issues (STRMAR-6) 10. COMMUNICATIONS (VISITS AND CORRESPONDENCE) It is expected of students to make appointments annually with the heads of their respective fields of study at the beginning of the academic year if it is at all possible. You are further welcome to visit us at any time during the academic year in connection with your studies. It is advisable, however, to make an appointment with the lecturer of the relevant paper to ensure that they are available at the time of your visit. A lecturer or lecturers of the Department of Transport Economics, Logistics and Tourism may also make annual visits to the larger outlying centres in May or August/September. The aim is to come into contact with as many students as possible - especially those who could not visit us at the beginning of the year. (For the study school and gathering see paragraph 6). All correspondence relating to general academic matters regarding the honours course in Transport Economics or Logistics should be addressed to: The Head, Honours Studies, Department of Transport Economics or Logistics. This includes the submitting of the original outline of your research project, the submission of your completed report and general enquiries. All correspondence relating to the subject must be addressed to the lecturer concerned. All purely administrative enquiries and enquiries relating to the despatch of study material must be addressed direct to the Registrar (Academic) and not to the Department or

20 20 lecturer concerned. If you have enquiries relating to more than one of the groups named above, please try to separate and to address them in separate letters to the persons in question. This will expedite matters. 11. SYLLABUSES IN DETAIL TRANSPORT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (TRABED-C) THE ROLE OF TRANSPORT IN THE COMMUNITY GENERAL TRANSPORT PLANNING THE URBAN SPATIAL STRUCTURE SPATIAL PLANNING PLANNING SURVEYS TRIP GENERATION TRIP DISTRIBUTION NETWORK PLANNING AND TRAFFIC ASSIGNMENT MODAL SPLIT REGIONAL TRANSPORT PLANNING TRANSPORT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EVALUATION OF TRANSPORT PLANS TRANSPORT POLICY PRESCRIBED BOOK Michael, J Bruton Introduction to Transportation Planning. Third Edition, 1985,

21 21 Pretoria: Unisa. URBAN TRANSPORT (URBTRA-C) THE URBAN TRANSPORT PROBLEM IN DEVELOPED AND DEVELOPING COUNTRIES THE URBAN TRANSPORT PROBLEM IN THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA URBAN TRANSPORT SYSTEMS URBAN TRAFFIC CONGESTION PAYMENT FOR THE USE OF URBAN TRANSPORT FACILITIES PARKING URBAN TRANSPORT SUBSIDIES URBAN FREIGHT TRANSPORT ASSESSING THE VALUE OF TRAVEL TIME URBAN TRANSPORT POLICY SHORT-TERM CORRECTIVE MEASURES THE EVALUATION OF TRANSPORT IMPROVEMENT SCHEMES PRESCRIBED BOOK PRESCRIBED LITERATURE WILL BE INDICATED BY MEANS OF A TUTORIAL LETTER TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT (TRAMAN-J) INTRODUCTION TO TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT THE TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENT

22 22 INTEGRATED TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT THE ECONOMICS OF TRANSPORT DEMAND THE ECONOMICS OF TRANSPORT SUPPLY THE STRUCTURE OF THE TRANSPORT MARKET CAPACITY MANAGEMENT SCHEDULING MANAGEMENT NETWORK MANAGEMENT YIELD MANAGEMENT PRESCRIBED BOOK PRESCRIBED LITERATURE WILL BE INDICATED BY MEANS OF A TUTORIAL LETTER. INTEGRATED LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (TRILOM-G ) INTEGRATED LOGISTICS AND COMPETITIVE STRATEGY CUSTOMER SERVICE FORECASTING STRATEGIES, PERTAINING TO LOGISTICS ACTIVITIES (INVENTORY-, TRANSPORT-, WAREHOUSING- AND HANDLING STRATEGIES) LOGISTICS SYSTEM DESIGN (PRINCIPLES, METHODOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES) GLOBAL LOGISTICS LOGISTICAL ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LOGISTICAL PLANNING, COSTING AND PRICING LOGISTICS PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND

23 23 REPORTING PRESCRIBED BOOK Bowersox, D J, Closs, D J, & Cooper, M B Supply chain logistics management, Singapore; McGraw-Hill. TRANSPORT FINANCE AND MARKETING (TRAFEB-N) FINANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT COSTING AS A BASIS FOR TARIFF QUOTING FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONTROL SOURCES OF FINANCING INVESTMENT DECISION MAKING MARKET-ORIENTATED STRATEGIC PLANNING MARKETING MANAGEMENT MARKET RESEARCH AND MARKET SEGMENTATION TARIFF POLICY PRODUCT AND DISTRIBUTION POLICY MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS POLICY AND PUBLIC RELATIONS PRESCRIBED BOOK PRESCRIBED LITERATURE WILL BE INDICATED BY MEANS OF A TUTORIAL LETTER. INVENTORY MANAGEMENT (TRINMA-5)

24 24 ROLE AND OBJECTIVES OF INVENTORY MANAGEMENT MEETING CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS DEMAND MANAGEMENT INVENTORY CONTROL JUST IN TIME MANAGEMENT SETTING OPTIMUM INVENTORY LEVELS FORECASTING METHODS MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS PLANNING STOCK DISTRIBUTION PRESCRIBED BOOK Wild, T Best Practice in Inventory Management. Cambridge; Butterworth-Heinemann. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (SCHAIN-Y) (This paper is offered by the Department of Business Management) INTRODUCTION TO PROCUREMENT IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OPERATIONAL SUPPLY PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN ORGANISATION POLICY AND PROCEDURES STRATEGIC SOURCING

25 25 STRATEGIC COST MANAGEMENT SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRESCRIBED BOOK Monczka, R M, Trent, R & Handfield, R rd ed. Purchasing and supply chain management. South- Western, Cincinati, Oh. ADVANCED OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (ADPROD-E) (This paper is offered by the Department of Business Management) PRODUCTION INVENTORY SYSTEMS DECISION MAKING SYSTEMS FORECASTING SYSTEMS CAPACITY PLANNING PRODUCT AND SERVICE DESIGN FACILITIES LAYOUT AGGREGATE PLANNING INVENTORY MANAGEMENT MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS PLANNING SCHEDULING PROJECT MANAGEMENT QUEING THEORY QUALITY ASSURANCE PRESCRIBED BOOK DETAILS ON THE PRESCRIBED BOOK CAN BE

26 26 OBTAINED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

27 27 ADVANCED STRATEGIC MARKETING ISSUES (STRMAR-6) (This paper is offered by the Department of Business Management) DEFINITION AND ORIENTATION FUNCTIONAL MARKETING MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC MARKETING MANAGEMENT Evaluating the inputs of the marketing environment Planning the marketing strategy Implementing the marketing strategy Controlling the marketing strategy PRESCRIBED BOOK DETAILS ON THE PRESCRIBED BOOK CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 12. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: MASTER S DEGREE IN LOGISTICS For admission purposes, students must be in possession of a honours bachelor s degree in Transport Economics. The curriculum comprises a dissertation on an approved topic. Prospective students should contact the Department of Transport Economics, Logistics and Tourism about the preparation of a research proposal.

28 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: DOCTOR S DEGREE IN LOGISTICS For admission purposes, students must be in possession of a master s degree in Transport Economics. The curriculum comprises a thesis on an approved topic. Prospective students should contact the Department of Transport Economics, Logistics and Tourism about the preparation of a research proposal. 14. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: MASTER S DEGREE IN TRANSPORT ECONOMICS For admission purposes, students must be in possession of a honours bachelor s degree in Transport Economics. The curriculum comprises a dissertation on an approved topic. Prospective students should contact the Department of Transport Economics, Logistics and Tourism about the preparation of a research proposal. 15. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: DOCTOR S DEGREE IN TRANSPORT ECONOMICS For admission purposes, students must be in possession of a master s degree in Transport Economics. The curriculum comprises a thesis on an approved topic. Prospective students should contact the Department of Transport Economics, Logistics and Tourism about the preparation of a research proposal.

29 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: MASTER S DEGREE IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT For admission purposes, students must be in possession of a honours bachelor s degree in Tourism Management. The curriculum comprises a dissertation on an approved topic. Prospective students should contact the Department of Transport Economics, Logistics and Tourism about the preparation of a research proposal. 17. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: DOCTOR S DEGREE IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT For admission purposes, students must be in possession of a master s degree in Tourism Management. The curriculum comprises a thesis on an approved topic. Prospective students should contact the Department of Transport Economics, Logistics and Tourism about the preparation of a research proposal.

30 TEACHING STAFF PROFESSORS: *** A Brits BCom, Hons BCom, MCom, DCom (Unisa) NTC 5 (Tech NC) J N Cronjé BCom (RAU), Hons BCom, MCom, DCom (Unisa) SENIOR LECTURERS: F N Vorster BCom, Hons BCom, MCom (Unisa), Dip Dat (Unisa) C van Zyl BEcon, Hons BEcon (Stellenbosch), MPhil (UP) LECTURERS: J W Barendrecht BCom, BCom (Hons) (RAU), DIOM U Fourie R I Mavunda BCom, BCom (Hons) (UP) BCom, BCom (Hons) (Unisa) *** Head of the Department

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32 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT ECONOMICS, LOGISTICS AND TOURISM INFORMATION CONCERNING THE HONOURS BCom / BAdmin DEGREE IN TRANSPORT ECONOMICS AND THE HONOURS BCom DEGREE IN LOGISTICS AND THE MASTER S AND DOCTOR S DEGREES IN TRANSPORT ECONOMICS, LOGISTICS AND TOURISM C O N T E N T S PAGE 1. THE HONOURS BCom/BAdmin DEGREE IN TRANSPORT ECONOMICS THE STRUCTURE OF THE DEGREE OBJECTIVE OF THE DEGREE ADMISSION TO THE DEGREE 3 2. THE HONOURS BCom DEGREE IN LOGISTICS THE STRUCTURE OF THE DEGREE OBJECTIVE OF THE DEGREE ADMISSION TO THE DEGREE 6 3. REGISTRATION AND FEES PAYABLE 6 4. STUDY GUIDES AND PRESCRIBED LITERATURE 6 5. ASSIGNMENTS IN GENERAL 7 6. STUDY SCHOOL 7

33 7. LITERATURE AND OTHER SOURCES OF STUDY 8 8. CURRICULUM WRITTEN PAPERS GENERAL ANSWERING EXAMINATION QUESTIONS RESEARCH PROJECT GENERAL COMMENTS ON THE RESEARCH PROJECT NATURE OF THE RESEARCH PROJECT OBJECTIVE OF THE RESEARCH PROJECT SCOPE OF THE RESEARCH PROJECT METHOD OF INVESTIGATION FOR THE RESEARCH PROJECT ANALYSIS, DISCUSSIONS AND FINDINGS CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATIONS AND RÉSUMÉ TABLE OF CONTENTS, BIBLIOGRAPHY AND APPENDICES PAPERS COMMUNICATIONS (VISITS AND CORRESPONDENCE) SYLLABUSES IN DETAIL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: MASTER S DEGREE IN LOGISTICS 24

34 13. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: DOCTOR S DEGREE IN LOGISTICS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: MASTER S DEGREE IN TRANSPORTECONOMICS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: DOCTOR S DEGREE IN TRANSPORT ECONOMICS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: MASTER S DEGREE IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: DOCTOR S DEGREE IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT TEACHING STAFF 27