IIE Higher Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management - (Distance)

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Your first step into logistics and supply chain operations

About this qualification

The qualification focuses on logistics and supply chain management theories, principles, and practices as well as basic finance, purchasing, transport economics, and operations management support competencies. This aims to provide students with a particular balance of skills identified as critical for successful further studies in the broader logistics and supply chain management field.

The distance mode of study is ideal for working adults who prefer not to attend full-time lectures but still want to pursue a career in logistics and supply chain management.

As a distance student of Emeris, you will receive all your support online from a dedicated team of Emeris Online tutors.

Course

Admission requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements:
  • National Senior Certificate (NSC): Higher Certificate pass with English at 30%
  • National Certificate (Vocational) [NC(V)]: Higher Certificate pass with English at 40%
  • Senior Certificate (SC): No endorsement required, with English at 33.3%
  • Senior Certificate (Amended) [SC(a)]: Minimum 30% in LOLT on NSC/SC(a) or 33.3% on SC
  • International Applicants: SAQA Evaluation Certificate with NSC Level 4 equivalence and at least 30% or equivalent for English

For alternative admission options, please click here or contact student recruitment for assistance.

Please note, requirements for entry to this qualification are correct at the time of publication; however, these may change.

Curriculum

Full-Time
Year 1 – Semester 1
  • Digital and Academic Literacies
  • Introduction to Accounting and Finance
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management 1A: Introduction
Year 1 – Semester 2
  • Business Management 1A
  • Operations Management
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management 1B: Purchasing Management
Year 2 – Semester 3
  • Transport Economics
  • Work Integrated Learning

Articulation options

On successful completion of The IIE Higher Certificate in Logistics And Supply Chain Management, you have several options available to you for further degree studies, as indicated below.

Degrees you can access:
  • IIE Bachelor of Business Administration
  • IIE Bachelor of Business Administration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • IIE Bachelor of Commerce
  • IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship
  • IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Law

Accreditation

This higher certificate is accredited by the Council of Higher Education (CHE) and is registered by the South African Qualifications Authority on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as a 120-credit qualification on Level 5 (SAQA ID No: 101526).

Career opportunities

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Administrators
  • Logistics/Transport Controller
  • Operations Administrator
  • Dispatcher

Teaching and Learning strategy

At Emeris, effective teaching is about creating experiences that foster student growth. Our lecturers design activities that challenge students and identify their strengths, allowing for real-time adaptation in the learning journey. By combining subject expertise with teaching insights and digital tools, we extend learning beyond the classroom. This approach ensures students not only keep up but thrive.

On-Campus written examination venue information

  • For students based in South Africa, online students may select any campus of Emeris or as their Examination Centre.
  • An alternative examination centre is only permissible for students studying abroad and those located in a province of South Africa where there is no Emeris campus. If there is no Emeris campus within reach, an alternative venue will need to be sourced by you. For non-Emeris venues, there is an alternative venue levy per module.

Device and connectivity specifications required for online study

  • Reliable internet connection (we recommend 5-10 GB of data per month and an internet speed of at least 0.15 Mbps).
  • Desktop PC or laptop with at least an i3 processor and 4GB RAM memory.
  • Windows 8 or macOS 10.15 (Microsoft Office 365 is available as a free download for Emeris students), and Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Chromium or Firefox.
  • A working webcam and microphone.
  • An uninterrupted power supply is also highly recommended.
  • Exams are written at an exam centre and in some instances online. These details will be specified in your programme assessment schedule.

Programme information

Duration

2 years part-time


Intakes

January and July


Campuses


Mode/s of study


Information

  • Higher Certificate
  • Course code: HCSL0501
  • NQF Level: 5
  • Credits: 120
  • SAQA ID: 101529

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