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TRANSPORT ECONOMICS (AND LOGISTICS)

Transport Economics
Major combinations:
NQF Level: 5: ECS1501 plus any THREE of ECS1602 or MNB1501 or MNB1601
NQF Level: 6: TRL2601 (TRL201X), TRL2602 (TRL202Y), TRL2603 (TRL2033)
NQF Level: 7: TRL3701 (TRL3014), TRL3702 (TRL3025) and ANY 3 of TRL3703 (TRL3036) or TRL3704 (TRL3048) or TRL3705 (TRL3059) or TRL3706 (TRL306A)
Logistics
Major combinations:
NQF Level: 5: ECS1501, ECS1602 or MNB1501, MNB1601
NQF Level: 6: TRL2601 (TRL201X), TRL2604 (TRL2044) & TRL2603 (TRL2033)
NQF Level: 7: TRL3701 (TRL3014), TRL3707 (TRL307B), TRL3708 (TRL308C), TRL3709 (TRL309D) & MNP3701 (MNP302J)

Logistics Activities - TRL3707
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: TRL2604
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to familiarise the student with the principles, role and performance of the logistics activities that will enable the student to make rational logistical decisions. An integrated approach is followed so that the student can make a positive contribution to the implementation of lowest total logistics costs across the total supply chain. This module is also foundational in nature by creating solid knowledge base necessary to articulate to B.Com. Honours Logistics.
Logistics Systems - TRL3708
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: TRL2604
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to empower students with the necessary competencies that will enable students to contribute to designing effective and responsive logistics information systems and logistics networks. This module will make it easier for organisations and companies to provide superior logistics service at the lowest possible cost.
Logistics Strategy - TRL3709
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: TRL2604
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to provide students wit in-depth knowledge, skills and competencies in theoretical and practical application of relevant principles, processes, procedures and techniques related to the field of logistics in either the private, the government or in NGO business sectors. An in-depth understanding of the processes as well as best practice in the field of logistics, will enable students to strategically solve business problems. Furthermore, students will be empowered to contribute to the economic well-being of the South African and global business environment by demonstrating competences in logistics as a strategically important area for sustaining businesses.
Research Paper in Transport Economics - HRTRE83
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 36
Module presented in English Module presented online
Co-requisite: HMEMS80
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students with the competencies required to plan a transport economic research paper and write up an acceptable research paper on a topic at the forefront of this field.
Research Paper in Logistics - HRTRL83
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 36
Module presented in English Module presented online
Co-requisite: HMEMS80
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students with the competencies required to plan a logistics research paper and write up an acceptable research paper. This includes an undertaking of an extensive literature review; the development of a research instrument and motivating the choice thereof and to apply research methods to selected logistics research focus areas. The module provides a sound knowledge and practical orientation on how to conduct research in the logistics field. Specific emphasis is placed on developing skills and knowledge on the research process. The research paper covers, among other areas, strategic research planning concepts, principles, tools and best practices on how to conduct research in the subject field of logistics. Ultimately, the purpose of this module is to equip students with the competencies required to plan a logistics research paper and write an acceptable research paper.
Advanced Transport Management - TRL4861
Honours,Post Graduate Diploma Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Co-requisite: HMEMS80
Purpose: The module will provide students with the requisite knowledge and practical skills to efficiently operate and manage transport services. The scope of the module includes transport services and demand; the evolution and current state of transport market structures in South Africa and abroad; demand elasticity in the transport sector; forecasting transport demand; scheduling and capacity management; network management; yield management; regulation of transport operations; monitoring and evaluation of the transport operations; and risk management. The theory is supplemented with informative articles from industry leaders, case studies, and South African specific analysis to ensure all of the various learning outcomes are also application orientated.
Transport Management I - TRL2601
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: MNB1601
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to enable students to comprehend the integrated nature of transport management so that they can contribute to the implementation of sound transport management principles in a transport environment.
Advanced Transport Planning and Development - TRL4862
Honours,Post Graduate Diploma Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The module aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of critical factors influencing transport planning, South Africa's transport infrastructure, and the impact of transport investment on urban and rural areas. It emphasizes the importance of modal integration and project design in efficient transport planning. Moreover, students will explore the role of economic, social, and environmental factors' in sustainable development, enabling them to make informed decisions for creating responsible and inclusive transportation systems. Ultimately, this module equips students with the necessary skills to contribute effectively to transportation projects that promote economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social equity.
Transport Economics - TRL2602
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: ECS1601
Purpose: To demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts underlying the economics of transportation such as demand for and supply of transport; direct and external costs of transport; economic structure of transport; pricing in transport; investment in transport, and transport policy.
Advanced Transport Finance and Marketing - TRL4863
Honours,Post Graduate Diploma Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The module will provide students with the requisite knowledge and practical skills to make calculated and informed decisions in the financing and marketing of transport projects. The scope of the module includes the main sources of finance for public transport infrastructure; main sources of finance for private transport infrastructure; Public-Private Partnerships in the South African transport sector; revenue optimisation; operation and maintenance costs in the transport sector; investment costs in the transport sector; financial risks; budgeting within a constrained environment; marketing transport services; and transport market research. The theory is supplemented with informative articles from industry leaders, case studies, and South African specific analysis to ensure all of the various learning outcomes are also application orientated.
Transport Theory - TRL2603
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: ECS1601
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to introduce students to transport economics theory and the theoretical concepts that are applied to transport. The economic and commercial aspects of transport are largely determined by its unique technical and operating characteristics.
Integrated Logistics Management - TRL4864
Honours,Post Graduate Diploma Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to provide the student with advanced knowledge and skills of logistics. The module demands a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence in the learning process and requires critical analysis and explorative judgements within the context of current logistics management issues and practices. This, in turn, will enable students to make a positive contribution to the integration of internal processes within a firm and the total logistics supply chain, thus making it possible to meet customer needs at the lowest possible total logistics cost.
Integrated Logistics - TRL2604
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: MNB1601
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills of logistics. This, in turn, will enable students to make a positive contribution to the integration of internal processes within a firm and the total supply chain, thus making it possible to meet customer requirements at the lowest possible total logistics cost.
Transport Management II - TRL3701
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: TRL2601
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to develop an understanding of transport management and the principles of the efficient operation of transport enterprises. In this module, transport management is studied within the context of transport system whereby supply and demand are reconciled through the integrated transport management. This includes the influence of regulation on transport management, decision making in transport, fleet planning, financial control within the enterprise and marketing of transport services.
Transport Planning and Investment - TRL3702
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: TRL2602
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to be able to plan the provision of transport facilities and infrastructure correctly and efficiently in order to ensure that investment decisions are taken that are economically efficient. These planning and investment decisions should be related to the transport policy that should be followed.
Air Transport - TRL3703
Advanced Diploma,Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: TRL2601 & TRL2602 or TRT2601
Purpose: The module focusses on the economic theories that underpin the aviation industry. The scope of the module includes an overview of the airline industry; the low-cost airline revolution; the air cargo industry; cooperation and alliances in the airline industry; provision of airport services in remote regions; aviation forecasting; the maintenance of airline fleets; environmental issues in the aviation sector; issues facing the airport industry; and the economics of aviation safety and security. The theory is supplemented with informative articles from industry leaders, case studies, and South African specific analysis to ensure all of the various learning outcomes are also application orientated.
Sea Transport - TRL3704
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: TRL2601
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to enable students to plan and manage efficiently and effectively the provision of sea transport services, the facilities necessary for sea operations and the supporting infrastructure. Successful students will apply the theoretical concepts that are related to the shipping industry, the national and international environment within which it operates, and the functions performed by a sea transport enterprise so that decisions are economically efficient and effectively made.
Rail Transport and Pipelines - TRL3705
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: TRL2601
Purpose: The module focusses on the economic theories that underpin the railway and pipeline industries. The scope of the module includes the evolution and current state of rail transport in South Africa; passenger rail services; freight rail services; high-speed rail services; market regulations of the railway sector; railway infrastructure design; unbundling state-owned rail companies; freight safety and signaling; the economics of pipeline transport; and the scope for pipeline transport services in South Africa. The theory is supplemented with informative articles from industry leaders, case studies, and South African specific analysis to ensure all of the various learning outcomes are also application orientated.
Road Transport - TRL3706
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: TRL2601
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to address specific issues in road transport management. Particular emphasis is put on economic aspects, regulation, operations, marketing, costs, tariffs and financing.