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Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Management
The Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Management is an online programme tailored for part-time students who want to advance their skills while continuing full-time work. Targeted at those with experience or qualifications in logistics or supply chain management, it provides both strategic and practical knowledge essential for success in this competitive field. Delivered by the Department of Marketing, Supply Chain, and Sport Management, the programme covers operational and strategic aspects of supply chains. This format enables students to manage studies alongside work, allowing immediate application of classroom concepts to their professional roles.
Requirements
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To apply for this qualification, a student requires:
- A national diploma in Supply Chain
OR - A Diploma in Supply Chain
OR - An equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6 with a minimum of 360 credits.
Students registering for the module Strategic Procurement Management (SP127AN) will need to purchase the following textbook:
Title: Procurement Principles and Management in the Digital Age 12e
Author: Peter Baily; David Farmer; Barry Crocker; David Jessop
Year: 2022
Reference: Baily, P., Farmer, D., Crocker, B. & Jessop, D. (2022). Procurement Principles and Management in the Digital Age. Harlow: Pearson. 12th edition.
To successfully complete your online qualification, you will need:
• A laptop or desktop computer
• A stable internet connection
• To be computer literate
MODULES & CREDITS
The programme will be completed over two years.
Compulsory modules - 120 credits
Module Fees: R6,270 per module
Credits : 15 per module
Supply chain strategy, process and systems thinking in the supply chain, total cost of ownership in the supply chain, green supply chain management, scanning and global supply chain design, and strategic supply chain cost management. Supply chain rationalisation, collaborative innovation, supply chain vulnerability and resilience.
Module Fees: R6,270 per module
Credits : 15 per module
Strategic procurement management, market analysis, international sourcing, sourcing strategies, contract management, supplier development, supplier tiering and mapping, strategic relationship management, category management, corporate governance procurement risk management.
Module Fees: R6,270 per module
Credits : 15 per module
The purpose of this module is to introduce students to scientific research skills required to compile a basic research proposal for projects within a chosen field in management sciences. This module lays the foundation for reviewing academic literature and selecting appropriate scientific research designs and methods in adherence to ethical research principles for projects within the chosen field.
Module Fees: R6,270 per module
Credits : 15 per module
The specific aspects covered in this module include, inter alia, the strategic management process; strategic planning for business activities outside the country; ethics in business; vision and mission statement; different types of strategies such as intensive, diversification, integration strategies, etc. detailed analysis of both internal and external environments including IFE, EFE, CPM, external forces, matrices, Porter’s generic strategies and five forces model; strategic selection; strategy implementation; and strategy evaluation and control.
FEES FOR 2025
Fees are payable at the start of each module and payment must be received by the payment deadline to successfully register and start the programme.
* Fees quoted are for 2025. Fees are subject to an annual increase.
Number of modules: 8
Programme credits: 120
Fees per programme credit: ± R418