BCom specialising in Supply Chain Management

Programme code
07130067
Supply chain management is a systems approach to managing the entire flow of materials,
information, services and finance from suppliers of raw materials to factories, warehouses and
ultimately to the end users.

The Bachelor of Commerce specialising in Supply Chain Management degree equips students with
the ability to participate in functional management in an integrated supply chain. The programme
includes the following disciplines:

Supply management
Production and operations management
Warehousing
Transport management
Supply chain strategy

The Department of Business Management at UP is the only European Logistics Association (ELA)
National Certification Centre (NCC) in Sub-Saharan Africa. This degree is accredited at Level 4:
Candidate European Junior Logistician (cEJLog), which is based on the European Logistics
Association Qualifications Framework Standards agreed by industry.

ELA candidates are awarded a certificate that is a global mark of competence and promotes mobility
in an international marketplace. This qualification offers graduates a smooth path to full ELA
certification once the relevant experience has been is gained.

The ideal candidates for this programme are:

Global orientation
Analytical skills
Cross-cultural literacy
Systems thinking
Natural leader
Technical savvy
Superior business skills
Problem solver
Innovative
Creative thinking
Team player

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Our graduates are employed by:

Transportation companies
Retail companies that sell items such as clothing, food and technology products directly to
customers
Manufacturing companies
Purchasing departments of various organisations

Enquiries: Please send an email to click here

For more information, please consult the Supply Chain Management Brochure at click here and the
Faculty webpage.

Career opportunities
The purpose of this programme is to equip students with the ability to participate in functional
management within an integrated supply chain. This includes supply management, production and
operations management, warehousing, transport management and supply chain strategy.

Faculty notes
All modules will only be presented in English, which is the University's official language of tuition,
communication and correspondence.

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences aspires to be at the cutting edge of economic,
financial and management education, as well as research and community engagement within the
national, African and global context. Our mission is to advance relevant knowledge and develop
employable, innovative and diverse graduates to co-create value for society.

Disclaimer: This publication contains information about regulations and programmes of the
University of Pretoria. Amendments to or updating of the information may be effected from
time to time without prior notification. The accuracy, correctness or validity of the information
contained here is therefore not guaranteed by the University at any given time and is always
subject to verification. The user is kindly requested to verify the correctness of the information
with the University at all times. Failure to do so will not give rise to any claim or action of any
nature against the University by any party whatsoever.

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Admission requirements
Important information for all prospective students for 2026

The admission requirements below apply to all who apply for admission to the University of Pretoria
with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Independent Examination Board (IEB)
qualifications. Click here for this Faculty Brochure.

Minimum requirements

Achievement level

Eng
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NSC/IEB
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5 4 30

Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS.

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Applicants who have completed Grade 12 must apply with their final NSC or equivalent qualification
results.

Please note that meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee admission.

Successful candidates will be notified once admitted or conditionally admitted.

Unsuccessful candidates will be notified after 30 June.

Applicants should check their application status regularly on the UP Student Portal at click here.

Applicants with qualifications other than the abovementioned should refer to the International
undergraduate prospectus 2026: Applicants with a school leaving certificate not issued by Umalusi
(South Africa), available at click here.

International students: Click here.

Transferring students

A transferring student is a student who, at the time of applying at the University of Pretoria
(UP) is/was a registered student at another tertiary institution. A transferring student will be
considered for admission based on NSC or equivalent qualification and previous academic
performance. Students who have been dismissed from other institutions due to poor academic
performance will not be considered for admission to UP.

Closing dates: Same as above.

Returning students

A returning student is a student who, at the time of application for a degree programme is/was a
registered student at UP, and wants to transfer to another degree at UP. A returning student will be
considered for admission based on NSC or equivalent qualification and previous academic
performance.

Note:

Students who have been excluded/dismissed from a faculty due to poor academic performance
may be considered for admission to another programme at UP, as per faculty-specific
requirements.
Only ONE transfer between UP faculties and TWO transfers within a faculty will be allowed.
Admission of returning students will always depend on the faculty concerned and the
availability of space in the programmes for which they apply.

Closing date for applications from returning students

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