Advanced Diploma in Transportation Management

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Advanced Diploma in Transportation Management

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21 April 2025

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05 May 2025

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Study An Advanced Diploma in Transportation Management

The purpose of the Advanced Diploma in Transportation Management is to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of transportation management for prospective students who are currently middle managers, or aspire towards middle management so that you can apply the principles of transport management in your working environment.

The programme will develop your knowledge and applied competence relating to transport policy and legislation, transport planning and management, logistics processes and practices, project management, and transport operations and costing.

The inclusion of research methodology and a research project, as well as a practical simulation module in which you will be required to apply your acquired theoretical knowledge to current industry-related challenges, offers you the opportunity to balance theory and practice.

The exit-level outcomes of the AdvDip (Transportation Management) programme are aligned with the level descriptors stipulated on Level 7 of the NQF since you are required to apply theoretical knowledge to complex problems and to present such application as a well-structured argument using academic discourse. Each module in the programme contributes to achieving learning outcomes suitable for a Level 7 qualification because you are expected to demonstrate integrated knowledge of the central areas of one or more fields.

Graduates will be able to identify complex problems as well as analyse, evaluate, address and critically reflect on them as well as manage processes in unfamiliar and variable contexts.
The programme allows students to develop their own ideas and express them using appropriate academic, professional or occupational discourse.

Requirements

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for this programme will adhere to the University of Johannesburg’s Admission and Selection Policy that is current at the time of the registration for this programme.

You should have the following:

A relevant NQF Level 6 qualification with both Logistics (65% average) and Transportation (65% average) as major modules, with a minimum overall average of 60% for the third year
OR
Successful completion of the UJ bridging programme for entering the Advanced Diploma in Transportation Management with a 65% average for each module

Required documentation:

A certified academic record and a certified copy of your highest qualification obtained
An updated and detailed CV
Proof of work experience

The international equivalence of qualifications will be specified in the prospectus.

If you have a question, please email enquiries@online.uj.ac.za or phone 0800 233 723 (toll-free).

Technical requirements

We recommend the following in order to successfully complete your 100% online degree:

Basic computer skills:

Ability to operate your computer and perform common tasks
Email and file management (access, create, edit, save, upload and download documents)
Ability to use a word processing program to create and edit documents
Basic web-browsing skills

Computer requirements:

Laptop or PC
A high-speed internet connection (3G, 4G, LTE, ADSL or fibre)
E-book storage and reading
Study notes storage and reading (PDF, MS Office)
Video storage and playback
Video recording
Audio storage and playback
Audio recording
Web browsing
Document creation
Access to social networking

Module interruption and scheduled maintenance:

In the event of unexpected module interruption on the due date for an activity, the online facilitator will notify students of a new due date.

Modules & Credits

The programme is split over two years. Modules are undertaken over a seven-week period with a one-week break.

Research Methodology – Transport

Total Fees: R6,640

Credit: 16

This module guides the students through the research process and presents sound research principles and methods. Students should develop competencies and practical skills in the range of decisions relating to the research process and be able to conceptualise and conduct a research project.

Project Management

Total Fees: R6,640

Credit: 16

The module is intended to develop the student’s ability to acquire skills in planning and management of projects. The student will be able to apply the required techniques and methodologies of project management to successfully manage a project from start to finish.

Logistics Processes and Practices

Total Fees: R6,640

Credit: 16

The module is intended to develop the student’s ability to acquire skills that will enable them to practically analyse and implement decisions at the tactical and operational level in the logistics environment of a company or organisation. The module will provide students with critical information for improving processes in both manufacturing and services industries.

Transport Operations and Costing

Total Fees: R6,640

Credit: 16

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the role and importance of transport operations and costing within an African context. Graduates will develop the competency to analyse, evaluate and implement information on various aspects of transport operations in order to resolve transportation problems, maximise profitability and satisfy customer needs.

Transport Policy and Legislation

Total Fees: R6,640

Credit: 16

The purpose of this module is to enable students to acquire knowledge, skills and applied competence in comprehending the concept, role and framework of transport policy, as well as understanding the application of relevant transport legislation with particular focus on the South African context. Students will learn how policy is formulated and applied in order to resolve contemporary transport challenges. Students will also learn how to interpret the legal provisions of relevant transport legislation.

Transport Planning and Management

Total Fees: R6,640

Credit: 16

The purpose of the module is to provide students in the transport industry with skills and competencies in planning and managing transport for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods as well as contributing to the delivery of sustainable transport. Students will learn the techniques and methodologies of transport planning and management needed to make decisions, or to provide the necessary information for others to make policy decisions.

Applied Transport Processes and Practices

Total Fees: R6,640

Credit: 16

This module is intended to develop the student’s ability to integrate transportation management and logistics theory in a practical application through a simulated distribution environment.

Transport Research Project

Total Fees: R6,640

Credit: 16

In this module, students complete a research project allowing them to conduct research on a specific problem related to the logistics industry. They are required to source and/or collect and analyse data, interpret their findings, draw meaningful conclusions and offer recommendations pertaining to the related research problem.

Fees for 2024

CUT’s fee structure allows a student to pay as they progress. A student must pay for a module before they will be granted access to the material.

* Fees quoted are 2024 fees. Fees are subject to an annual increase.

Number of modules: 8

Programme credits: 128

SAQA ID: ±R415

Total tuition fees: R53,120*

The Central University of Technology (CUT) is a leading higher education institution in South Africa, located in the Free State province. Known for its innovation-driven focus, CUT offers a range of academic programmes in engineering, health sciences, and management, empowering students with practical skills and industry-relevant knowledge.

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