Master of Commerce Degree in Supply Chain Management

The Master of Commerce degree in Supply Chain Management at Midlands State University helps students develop critical, analytical, and creative thinking in logistics and supply chain management. The programme focuses on conceptual, technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills needed for work in the logistics and supply chain management profession.

Teaching and learning uses lectures, tutorials, group work, dissertation, and individual independent study, with emphasis on practical aspects, community service, industrialisation and innovation. Learning is delivered through blended learning, with online classes and consultations. Assessment includes written and oral examinations, tests, dissertation, business research, consultancy work, presentations, term papers, and continuous assessments, with coursework at 40% and written examinations at 60%.

Modules

• MSCM701 Supply Chain Management
• MSCM702 Project Management and Evaluation
• MSCM703 Procurement Theory and Practice
• MSCM704 Research Methods
• MSCM705 Statistics and Data Analysis
• MSCM706 Sustainability
• MSCM708 Customs and Regional Trade
• MSCM709 Transport Economics
• MSCM710 Public Sector Procurement
• MSCM707 Strategic Fleet Management
• MSCM711 Value Chain Analysis
• MSCM802 Humanitarian Logistics

To qualify for entry into the Master of Commerce degree in Supply Chain Management, an applicant should have 5 O Level passes including English Language and at least 2 A Level passes or a relevant Diploma,an Honours degree in either Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Purchasing, Retailing, Marketing or other business management discipline and/or having a substantial or practical orientation in those fields.

Other undergraduate degrees can be considered at the discretion of the department, provided the applicant has at least three years practical experience in a position in which logistics, procurement, purchasing supply chain management, retailing or marketing play a prominent role.

• private sector firms
• government departments or regional and international organisations
• consultancy and non-governmental organisations