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University of Johannesburg MCom/MPhil in Logistics Management (RD)

University of Johannesburg

MCom/MPhil in Logistics Management (RD)

Johannesburg, South Africa

1 up to 3 Years

English

Full time, Part time

31 Oct 2025*

Feb 2026

ZAR 40,802 / per year **

On-Campus

* by noon

** fees for the complete programme amount to between R40802,00 and R101910,00. Fees may vary depending on the composition of a particular qualification

Key Summary

    About: The MCom/MPhil in Logistics Management (RD) offers a comprehensive study of logistics and supply chain management. This program provides a solid theoretical foundation alongside practical applications, focusing on the complexities of global logistics systems. Students will engage in research, case studies, and hands-on projects to develop essential analytical and problem-solving skills.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles as logistics managers, supply chain analysts, operations consultants, and research positions in academia or industry. They may find opportunities in sectors such as manufacturing, retail, transportation, and government agencies.

Introduction

The purpose of the Logistics Management program is to develop intellectual and specialized competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, interpretation, understanding, and application of logistics management principles. The student should further develop research writing and creative thinking skills in the logistics field and be able to reflect on acquired skills. The student should be able to take strategic decisions in the context of a logistics organization, or logistics function of a company, and to assess any internal or external decision impacting the logistics function and/or profession. The student should be able to reflect on his/her managerial decisions and applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of logistics management.

Reasons for studying at UJ

  • UJ offers not only a special program called the First Year Experience to help orientate students throughout the first year but we also offer a Senior Student Experience that gears students toward the workplace!
  • Grab the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports and train alongside Olympians and Paralympians on state-of-the-art pitches, tracks, and fields, or just keep fit by joining one of the gyms on each of our 4 campuses.
  • Be part of a young, vibrant, and agile university that reflects and adapts easily to our country’s aspirations, while maintaining global relevance through numerous international partnerships.
  • 178 Internationally respected and accepted qualifications.
  • Join a university that cares enough to have raised over R300 million since the start of 2016 in order to support the Missing Middle Campaign. UJ also ensures that more than 6 000 needy students have two healthy meals per day.
  • Study in the vibrant City of Gold – the economic hub of South Africa. Join a vibrant, cosmopolitan, progressive group of students and academics on their way to re-imagining the future!
  • UJ offers an amazing on-campus experience whether you live in one of UJ’s residences, belong to a day house, or whether you just want to socialize at the Student Centres on all campuses.
  • We ensure the health, safety, and security of all our students through our own on-campus health services and UJ Protection Services.
  • Did you know that during the first five years of UJ’s existence it doubled its targeted research output and to this day, continues to break records!

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