FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT Developing Future-fit Leadership Bridging Course in Transportation Management Dept of Transport and Supply Chain Management CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMME 2016
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG TRANSPORT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Continuing Education Programme Option 1: Grade 12 Certificate with Diploma Endorsement Diploma in Transportation Management OR Diploma in Road Transport Management OR Diploma in Logistics Management Classes in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town Examination in 11 Examination Centres Classes in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town Examination in 11 Examination Centres Classes only in Johannesburg Examination only in Johannesburg Limited space Bridging to Advanced Diploma (1 Year) Limited Space / Selection Criteria IMPORTANT: The programme is offered part-time and requires students to attend full-day lectures on three to four days each month from March up to end of August in Johannesburg. Examinations take place over a five day period in October in JHB only. Advanced Diploma Limited space / Examination and classes only in Johannesburg As spaces on the post-graduate programmes are limited, students are reminded that only those who obtain minimum marks of approximately 65% are likely to be accepted for further studies at UJ. 2
BRIDGING COURSE IN TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT 2016 Option 2: Grade 12 Certificate / Grade 12 Certificate with Certificate Endorsement Transport and Supply Chain Management Bridging (One year Compulsory) Classes in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town Examination in 3 Examination Centres Please refer to the Transport and Supply Chain Management Bridging Prospectus for the credits allocated to each Programme Diploma in Transportation Management OR Diploma in Road Transport Management OR Diploma in Logistics Management Classes in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town Examination in 11 Examination Centres Classes in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town Examination in 11 Examination Centres Classes only in Johannesburg Examination only in Johannesburg Limited space Bridging to Advanced Diploma (1 Year) Limited Space / Selection Criteria IMPORTANT: The programme is offered part-time and requires students to attend full-day lectures on three to four days each month from March up to end of August in Johannesburg. Examinations take place over a five day period in October in JHB only. Advanced Diploma Limited space / Examination and classes only in Johannesburg As spaces on the post-graduate programmes are limited, students are reminded that only those who obtain minimum marks of approximately 65% are likely to be accepted for further studies at UJ. 3
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG TRANSPORT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Bridging Course in Transportation Management TABLE OF CONTENTS Programme co-ordination and contact details... 5 Information on the qualification... 5 Registration... 7 Finance... 8 Assessment... 8 Curriculum... 10 Module description... 10 PLEASE NOTE: THE UNIVERSITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AMEND ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS, TIMETABLE AND PROGRAMME CONTENTS AS AND WHEN THE NEED ARISES, WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE www.uj.ac.za/transport 4
BRIDGING COURSE IN TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT 2016 PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATION Programme co-ordinator and administrator Ms M du Toit / 011 559 1078 / K Green 5C / mdutoit@uj.ac.za (Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus Office hours: 08:00-12:00) Payment enquiries Ms M Maritz / 011 559 2712 / D Ring 727A / marietjiem@uj.ac.za (Auckland Park Kingsway Campus Office hours: 08:00-16:00) Postal address University of Johannesburg Department of Transport and Supply Chain Management PO Box 524 Auckland Park 2006 Fax: 011 559 1413 INFORMATION ON THE QUALIFICATION The University of Johannesburg (UJ) offers a Bridging in Transportation Management programme that allows articulation to the Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Degree in Transportation Management. Students from Diploma in Road Transport Management (RTMR01/RTMD01) will apply for Road Transport Management Bridging (BRTMB1). Students from the Diploma in Transportation Management (D1DTMQ/TMD001) will apply for Transport Management Bridging (TMB001). The programme is offered part-time with certain days per month of attendance at lectures, and assessments. 5
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG TRANSPORT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CONTACT SESSIONS (ONLY IN JHB) IMPORTANT: The programme is offered part-time and requires students to attend full-day lectures on three to four days each month from March up to end of August. Examinations take place over a five day period in October. This training delivery method is ideal for working students who cannot attend full-time classes at a tertiary institution, and who are employed by the transport industry. Classes are offered at the Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus, Cottesloe, Johannesburg. Students will receive a complete class schedule on registration orientation. Note that attendance at classes, and assessments are compulsory. Approximately eight (8) workshops are scheduled per module. Your lecturer will present an overview of the work which you will be required to cover on your own and assist in any problems you may experience. IMPORTANT: The module End user Computing is a practical course. It is essential that students have access to a computer and Microsoft Office 2013 packages. DURATION OF QUALIFICATION 1 Year ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Grade 12 Certificate with diploma endorsement. St 10 Certificate with M-Score of at least 12 before 2008 (plus) 6
BRIDGING COURSE IN TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT 2016 Certificate in Road Transport Management (1year) + Diploma in Road Transport Management (2 year) OR Transportation Management Diploma (3 year) LEARNING PATH You are eligible to apply for the BTech in Transportation Management after completion of the Bridging Course in Transportation Management with an minimum final average of 65% in each of the modules. All applicants will be subject to a selection process and space availability. APPLICATIONS Students need to apply for a place on the bridging programme. All applications received will go through a selection process. The selection is based on the student s performance in the Diploma. Applications will open 24 November and will close the 4th of December each year. Students will be notified in February whether their application was successful. Only successful applicants may register for the programme. REGISTRATION How to enrol Students can only register after receipt of an admittance letter from the Department of Transport and Supply Chain Management. Registration will take place on 03 March 2016 between 08:00-15:00. No late registrations will be accepted. All students should report to the Department of Transport and Supply Chain Management (Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus K Green) for registration. 7
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG TRANSPORT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT International students must submit their COMPLETED application forms to the International office prior to registration. Contact details +27 11 559 1027/4517 or email tshepangm@uj.ac.za. Refer to the Finance Leaflet for more information regarding the international registration fee for 2016. Your registration must be accompanied by: ~ Completed and signed registration form ~ Completed and signed UJ agreement form ~ Completed and signed departmental form ~ A certified copy of your identity document Most recent academic results. Gr 12 Certificate Please refer to admission requirements. The first payment, (please refer to the Finance Leaflet ) which is a deposit, will be deducted from the qualification fees. Refer to the Finance Leaflet for more information. The University does not register students who submit incomplete application forms or do not attach the necessary documents required for registration. Proof of registration will be issued to students upon registration. FINANCE Refer to the Finance Leaflet for more information regarding the fees, payment options and payment methods, etc. ASSESSMENTS One assignment plus two tests plus one exam per module are required. The examination is written in October. 8
BRIDGING COURSE IN TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT 2016 Students must pass all the modules to qualify for application to the BTech. All students in the bridging course are subjected to the rules for applying to formal degrees. As space in the BTech programmes are limited, only students who obtain a minimum average of 65% in each of the modules, may be accepted for further studies at UJ. EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION OF YEAR MARK Assignment 30% Test 1 35% Test 2 35% Year mark 100% In order to qualify for the exam a minimum of 40% year mark is required. CALCULATION OF EXAMINATION MARK Examination 100% CALCULATION OF FINAL MARK Year mark 50% Examination 50% Final mark 100% A pass mark of 50% in each module, is required. PLEASE NOTE: THE UNIVERSITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AMEND ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS, TIMETABLE AND PROGRAMME CONTENTS AS AND WHEN THE NEED ARISES, WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE 9
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG TRANSPORT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CURRICULUM Registered students will be supplied with detailed learning guides. Textbooks can be obtained from all major suppliers. Students that graduated in Road Transport Management Diploma (Freight/Passenger) will register for the folowing modules: Road Transport Management Bridging (BRTMB1) Logistics Operations Management LGM001 Modes of Transport TPT001 Contract Law of Transportation CLT001 End user Computing EUC011 Students Graduated in Transportation Management Diploma (Multi Modal) will register for the following modules: Transport Management Bridging (TMB001) Logistics Operations Management LGM001 Accounting Skills A/B ACT001 End user Computing EUC011 Business Communication BAC001 MODULE DESCRIPTION Logistics Operations Management Prepare the student to develop optimised distribution channels pitched at the required customer service standards. Analyse and interpret the impact of product and service characteristics, customer service levels, and market demands on the design of a distribution channel. Configure the logistics network with regard to the planning process, facility location, transport and shipping decisions, procurement and 10
BRIDGING COURSE IN TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT 2016 production scheduling, inventory decisions, as well as audit and control. Reflect on channel strategy and design with regard to enterprise positioning, marketing design, logistics design and the planning and analysis framework. Analyse and interpret the elements of channel development and management, with specific reference to negotiations, channel management and performance measurement. Modes of Transport Transportation modes are an essential component of transportation systems since they are the means by which people and freight achieve mobility. The purpose of this module is to provide the student with knowledge of various transportation modes, namely air, water (shipping), road, rail and pipelines which will be covered in the syllabus. Each mode is characterised by a set of technical, operation and commercial characteristics which form the focus of this module. Contract Law of Transportation The purpose of this module is to provide the student with the principles of contract and commercial law. The module deals with the general principles applicable to contracts, as well as a variety of specific contracts, including certain aspects of commercial law such as negotiable instruments and insurance law. Business Communication On completion of this module, students will be able to: Be a mindful and purposeful communicator. Be a effective listener. Interpret the messages being sent to you, both verbally and nonverbally. Be sensitive to the differences in society. 11
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG TRANSPORT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Become a critical and independent thinker. Make a meaningful contribution to the professional environment. Reflection on the roles of individuals in the organization. End user computing This module will enable students to: Create, edit and enhance standard business documents using Microsoft Word. Create effective basic Microsoft Office PowerPoint Presentations. Accounting Skills The module is divided into the two aspects of accounting, namely, Financial Accounting and Management Accounting. Financial Accounting Component The purpose of this module is to introduce the student to basic financial accounting at a level consistent with non-accounting students. The basic principles of accounting and the accounting cycle are incorporated into the module. The module helps students to reflect on the process flow of assets, liabilities, equity, income and expenses. The students will be introduced to the different types of business entities and the preparation of basic financial statements. An overview of value added tax with basic calculations would conclude this section of the module. Management Accounting Component In this module, the student will be taught to identity and analyse costs, to apply basic managerial accounting techniques and prepare information for decision making purposes, applicable to services, trade and manufacturing entities. The module will also incorporate inventory recording and control, remuneration recording and calculations and cash budgets. 12
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