Bachelor of Transport in Transport and Logistics Management Honours

Description of the Qualification

The Bachelor of Transport and Logistics Management Honours was designed to equip students with knowledge, skills and competencies needed to manage and supervise Transport and Logistics business industries and organization in Namibia and beyond. The aim of this qualification is for students to learn the process involved in the movement of goods domestic and international and the sustainability in the logistics and transport industry. This qualification will educate those who are interested in pursuing their career in this industry, as well as those that are already in the industry intending to grow into managerial positions. It will prepare graduates for entry to mid-level management positions in a Logistics and Transport related office/organization and be able to effectively complement the Government’s efforts in addressing Logistics and Transport issues affecting community members hence contributing towards the attainment of the National Vision 2030. The socio-economic development agenda revolves around the role that the transport and logistics industry plays. Daily driving and moving of goods and services to their required locations is done by the transport and logistics industry.

For as long as there is commerce, there will be industrialization, there will be socioeconomic development, there will be regional development (SADC), and there will be continental socioeconomic-cultural integration. The logistics sector contributes to the national development through the provision of logistics and transport services. Its significance extends beyond Namibia and into the SADC region because an integrated regional logistics and transport system is essential, particularly in facilitating trade with landlocked states. The key stakeholders consulted included the Namibia University of Science and Technology, Ministry of Works and Transport, the National Planning Commission and the Confederation of Namibia Fishing Associations.

This qualification targets individuals aspiring to be Transport and Logistics officers in organisations involved in international assignments in both the private and the public sectors, entrepreneurs seeking to understand Transport and Logistics and those who want to become supervisors and managers in their work places.

Admission / Entry Requirements

To be admitted to this qualification a candidate must have a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSCO) at Ordinary or Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level with a minimum of 25 points in five best subjects including English with a minimum of a D symbol or equivalent. Candidates can also be admitted through Mature Age Entry. Those who hold a Diploma in Transport and Logistics Management (Level 6) as well as a Diploma in Maritime and Shipping Management (Level 6) will be considered for admission or any other related qualification.

Career opportunities

Employment opportunities may be found across sub-sectors in the following public and private entities such as Ministry of Works and Transport, and all government ministries and agencies; Nampower; Namdock; Namibia Commission of Research, Science and Technology; Namibia Ports Authorities; Benguela Current Commission; International University of Management; UNAM; NUST; UNDP; Namdock; Environmental Investment Fund; Mines; Municipalities and local authorities; and many organizations both locally and internationally. Important of all opportunities is research and consultancy.

Qualification structure