Admission requirements

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

You must hold a relevant NQF Level 6 qualification with Transportation as a specialisation. Alternatively, you must have completed the UJ bridging programme for entering the Advanced Diploma in Transportation Management.

Required documentation:

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

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

Have a question? Email [email protected] 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:

• Be able to operate your computer and perform common tasks.
• Email and file management (access, create, edit, save, upload and download documents).
• Be able 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

Modules are undertaken over a seven week period. The programme is split over two years and consists of compulsory modules and a minor dissertation.

Compulsory modules – 128 Credits

Research Methodology – Transport (16 Credits)

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 (16 Credits)

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 (16 Credits)

The module is intended to develop the student’s ability to acquire skills that will enable him/her 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 (16 Credits)

The purpose of this module is to introduce  students to the role and importance of transport operations and costing within an African context, and to 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 (16 Credits)

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 (16 Credits)

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 take decisions, or to provide the necessary information for others to make policy decisions. 

Applied Transport Processes and Practices (16 Credits)

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

Transport Research Project (16 Credits)

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

UJ online programmes are designed to be affordable, saving time and money compared to other formats. Tuition fees are calculated per seven-week modules. You can enrol in and pay for each consecutive session as your studies progress. Payment is accepted through the online student portal and must meet the payment deadline.

Number of modules: 8

Programme credits: 128

Fees per programme credit: R365

Total tuition fees: ±R46,720*

* Fees quoted are 2023 fees. Fees are subject to an annual increase.

Payment methods

Important: total tuition fees due for the module should be paid in full before registration will be allowed.

Credit card – recommended payment option

Credit card (e-payments) will reflect on your UJ student account immediately.

For online e-payments please use the following link:

https://www.uj.ac.za/studyatUJ/Student-Finance/Pages/E-Payments.aspx

Bank deposit

If you make payment at an FNB branch, you must ensure that your names and student number are clearly written in block letters on the deposit slip.

Please file the deposit documentation in a safe place.

Should you have any queries regarding the payment not reflecting on your UJ student account, therefore preventing you from registering, you can email [email protected] to submit an enquiry – insert your student number as the email subject.

Visit any FNB branch to make a payment into the UJ Tuition Fee Account.

The teller should select the UJ Tuition Fee account for payment.

Use your valid UJ student number as the reference.

Electronic fund transfers (EFT)

EFTs must be made 72 hours before the registration period closes to ensure that the payment reflects on your UJ student account.

EFTs made from outside the country’s borders may take even longer. It is recommended that foreign students effect payment at least ten days before the registration period closes.

The ‘UJ FNB Tuition Fee’ account is available as a predefined beneficiary on the electronic platforms of all the major South African banks.  Search for the predefined beneficiaries on your own electronic banking platform.

Select UJ FNB Tuition Fee account and save that as a beneficiary to make payment.

Use your valid UJ student number as reference.

ATM

ATM payments will reflect on your UJ student account within 15 minutes.

Use any FNB ATM that can accept cash.

Select the cardless services option on the ATM.

Deposit the cash.

FNB Recipient Name – key in UJ and then space.

Select UJ Tuition Fee account.

Debit cards

Debit cards (cards requiring a pin for the processing of your payment) cannot be used for online payments.

Cancellation & refund policy

You can cancel your studies in a particular programme or module by official notification thereof before dates determined by the University.

Students are able to cancel their studies in a particular programme or module via their student portal or by submitting official notification to the relevant faculty officer before dates determined by the University.

If you cancel your registration before the end of the first week of the module (by midnight on Sunday, South African time), you will be entitled to a refund of 90% of the module fee OR to a credit of 90% of the module fee.

If you cancel your registration before the end of the second week of the module (by midnight on Sunday, South African time), you will be entitled to a refund of 50% of the module fee OR to a credit or 50% of the module fee.

A credit will be allocated to your student account automatically, on receipt of your cancellation. Credit into the student account will be given automatically on cancellation HOWEVER a refund will only be paid out to the student on receipt of a completed refund application via the following link. If you fail to notify the university officially of your cancellation of a module after the end of the second week, you will not be entitled to any reimbursement or credit of the module fee, resulting in no refund or credit for any cancellations in weeks three to seven of any running module.