Program Overview

Programme: BComHons (Supply Chain Management)

Introduction

The BComHons (Supply Chain Management) programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of supply chain management. The programme is offered by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the programme, students must meet the following requirements:

1. Relevant BCom degree
2. Weighted average of at least 65% for Supply Chain Management or relevant modules at final-year level

Programme Structure

The programme consists of the following compulsory modules:

• GLB 780: Strategic supply chain management
• OBS 782: Strategic operations management
• OBS 783: Procurement and supply management
• OBS 784: Physical distribution management
• OBS 790: Research report

Module Descriptions

GLB 780: Strategic Supply Chain Management

This module provides students with an understanding of the integrated total materials flow through the enterprise to the target market. Key topics include logistics management, materials supply activities, physical transformation of materials, and logistics performance assessment.

OBS 782: Strategic Operations Management

This module focuses on the design, implementation, and analysis of an operations management strategy. Students will learn about contemporary trends and innovations in operations management, as well as the role of operations management in the supply chain.

OBS 783: Procurement and Supply Management

This module explores procurement as a strategic function within the firm. Students will learn about the role of procurement and supply management in the supply chain, drivers and challenges within procurement, and supply processes and technology.

OBS 784: Physical Distribution Management

This module analyzes the integrated nature of inventory, transportation, and warehousing management within the supply chain. Students will learn about optimization techniques and strategies to systematically rationalize inventory levels and improve warehousing and transportation performance.

OBS 790: Research Report

This module introduces students to the nature and role of research in a business enterprise. Students will learn about the research process, research planning and design, data gathering and analysis, and reporting of research results.

Additional Requirements

• All modules are compulsory, and a minimum of 120 credits must be obtained.
• Only students registered for the BComHons (Supply Chain Management) degree programme may register for OBS 782, OBS 783, OBS 784, and GLB 780.

Programme-Specific Information

• A semester mark of 40% is required to be admitted to the examination.
• The semester mark will be compiled from assignments, group projects, and written tests.
• Final examinations will take place during May/June and October/November annually.
• A final mark of 50% is required to pass a module.
• There are no supplementary examinations for any of the modules.
• A maximum of two years will be allowed for the completion of the honours degree.

Pass with Distinction

To be awarded the BComHons (Supply Chain Management) degree with distinction, a student must meet the following criteria:

• Obtain a Grade Point Average of at least 75% including at least 75% for the research component
• Complete the degree within the minimum period prescribed
• Only the final mark of the first attempt to pass the modules or research report will be considered
• The GPA will not be rounded up to a whole number

Minimum Credits

The minimum number of credits required for the programme is 120.