Bachelor of Technology in Logistics & Transport (Level 7)

Overview

Our qualifications in Logistics and Transport were designed for the industry and are taught, assessed and verified by local and international industry experts. They are career specific and are aimed to ensure that our students graduate with the cutting-edge vibrant, entrepreneurial skills and solid competencies to satisfy the increasing demanded of the local, regional, international and multinational employers and for self-employment. The qualification level has broader coverage of knowledge and practical skills required for the vocational sector. The qualification has the potential to prepare learners for progression to an appropriate Level 8 programme in the same or related vocational area and for progression to employment in the appropriate vocational sector. Other learners may want to use this qualification to extend the specialism they studied in other MUTAS programmes.

Who is this qualification for?

The Bachelor of Technology in Logistics and Transport Management (Level 7) is for people who are already in or aspiring to enter into managerial positions in Logistics and Transport sector and want to advance their workplace skills and achieve a recognized qualification. It could be delivered as a stand-alone qualification or to complement a larger sector or industry specific qualification and learning programme. If you are interested in any of the following, then this could be the course for you:

• Planning manager
• Factory supply chain manager
• Supply manager
• Sales forecaster – demand planning
• Production planner – supply planning
• Logistics and transport coordinator
• Supply chain director
• Distribution and transport manager
• Operations director/manager

What makes this course special?

The Marvelous University of Technology and Applied Sciences (MUTAS ) is one of the world’s most successful and best-preferred applied (hands-on) learning brand. The Marvelous University of Technology and Applied Sciences qualifications place greater emphasis on self-employment and employer engagement and work readiness. Marvelous University of Technology and Applied Sciences (MUTAS ) is one of the world’s most successful and best-preferred applied (hands-on) learning brand. The Marvelous University of Technology and Applied Sciences qualifications place greater emphasis on self-employment and employer engagement and work readiness. The MUTAS -Namibia provides 70% practical and 30% theory teaching and learning methodologies coupled with various practical learning focused activities which fully engage our students. The MUTAS programs in Logistics and Transport are work-related qualifications for students taking their first steps into employment, or for those already in employment and seeking career development opportunities.

Why you must study with MUTAS ?

At Marvelous University of Technology and Applied Sciences (MUTAS ), we know how important it is for career ambitious people to get the right education in order to start and further develop their careers.

With today’s industry and employers demanding so much more than just a qualification to contain the effects of global competition and to attain competitive edge, here are the main six (6) reasons why you must choose to study at MUTAS :

Work Readiness

MUTAS courses will give you real hands on experience in pursuing your education. It is what is called learning by doing it or action learning. Based on a 70% practical (action learning, action research, projects, reflective thinking, critical thinking, etc.) and 30% theory teaching and learning and assessments methodologies, all the MUTAS students become work ready (prepared) during their first year of study and graduate with strong work ethics, analytical, problem solving, communication and entrepreneurial skills which are the major factors that employers are looking for in their new recruits.

Employability

MUTAS higher vocational, technical and professional courses prepare students for employment and self-employment. The MUTAS courses develop a student’s employability skills as they offer the experience of real-life practical tasks and work placements. MUTAS qualifications are generally well-regarded by employers as the courses enable students to develop useful hands-on skills in respective fields of study and in critical areas such as problem solving, time management, entrepreneurial, communication, work behavior, visionary and focus minded, team work, and project planning, execution to evaluation. The knowledge and skills you get from MUTAS programs will make you be sought after by employers locally and globally. MUTAS helps students to gain strong knowledge and skills that are essential to start and successfully run their own businesses and/or to be appreciated competent and productive employees that every employer would like to hire.

Relevant

MUTAS courses are designed and developed with the help of the employers, industrial experts, professional bodies, higher education experts and lecturers. This keeps the MUTAS curriculum to be industry driven and relevant for today and the future’s job market and self-employment. MUTAS qualifications provide students with industry-specific knowledge, skills and competencies which make graduates’ work outputs to be relevant to their employers’ missions, visions and goals.

Practical Teaching and Assessments

The MUTAS teaching and learning is based on the seven (7) major principles teaching and learning through which theory knowledge is practically applied into various practical teaching and learning methods including action learning, projects supported by verifiable tangible evidences (outcomes), critical reflective thinking, case scenarios, job placements, industrial site visits, public lectures led by industrial experts, etc.

The assessment for MUTAS courses is largely based on regular coursework and work experience, which makes them an ideal option for those who crumble under the pressure of exams.

All the MUTAS programs are assessed through objective and rigor based assignments and projects for which origination is examined through the Turnitin IT Application to ensure that each students submits his/her own true work. The outcome of these assignments must be in an implementable practical and quality standard.

Career and Education Progression

Employers value MUTAS qualifications as the courses are industry-centered and directed. In other words, unlike academic programs, the MUTAS courses give students the industry-specific knowledge and skills which makes them readily employable. This, combined with the problem solving, time management, entrepreneurial, communication, work behavior, visionary and focus minded, team work, and project planning skills they gained throughout their learning process give the MUTAS graduates a strong competitive edge to progress in senior job positions and to further pursue their postgraduate professional degrees such as Masters to Professional Doctorate Degree programs at various reputable higher education institutions/universities.

The MUTAS Bachelor of Technology in Logistics and Transport Management (Level 7) is also designed to reflect the increasing need for progression onto the high quality professional and technical education at levels 5 to 8 and beyond. These qualifications provide students with a clear career pathway so that they can be empowered to effectively and successfully progress and attain their career goals within the fastest period possible.

Reputation and Prestige

• The industry relevance, practicality, career specific and quality of the MUTAS qualification will make you to standout and visibly be seen and noticed in a cloud of many academically qualified graduates.
• As more employers expect their new employees to have relevant practical skills and competencies than costly academic knowledge, MUTAS makes your CV and profile standout.
• MUTAS is known for stringent quality standards which govern the provision of its higher vocational, technical and professional courses. MUTAS is also known for its practical, relevance and Industry driven courses.
• The above values, compounded with the work ethics, entrepreneurial and problem solving skills you will learn and practice while studying at MUTAS will grant you the respect, reputation and prestige within the industry sector you will work.

Qualification Purpose and Aims

The objectives of the Bachelor of Technology in Logistics and Transport Management (Level 7) are as follows:

• To prepare graduates for entry to mid-level management positions in a Logistics and Transport or any 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
• To provide students with a systematic and coherent introduction to the Logistics and Transport broad and rigor knowledge, managerial and problem-solving techniques and practices in Logistics and Transport sector
• To develop students to be able to competently integrate and apply theoretical principles and practical in Logistics and Transport procedures and techniques to independently provide Logistics and Transport to community members.
• To deepen student’s knowledge of a major discipline with areas of Logistics and Transport and expand skills for analysis, transformation and evaluation of abstract data and concepts in the creation of appropriate responses to resolve given or contextual abstract problems within the sector.
• To prepare graduates at middle management level to carry out processes that require a command of highly specialized technical or scholastic and basic research skills across the field including taking up managerial responsibilities which involve the application of technical and managerial skills in full range of procedures in complex, variable and specialized Logistics and Transport work environments.
• To expand student’s applied skills for planning, resourcing and managing processes within broad parameters and functions with complete accountability for determining, achieving and evaluating personal and/or group outcomes.
• To provide opportunities for students to progress to higher education qualifications at Level 8 in Logistics and Transport Management once it becomes available for registration and/or to articulate to HPCNA registered higher education programs offered by other higher educational institutions.
• To provide opportunities for students to achieve a nationally-recognized professional qualification within their chosen area of specialization
• To offer a balance between employability skills and the knowledge essential for students with entrepreneurial, employment or academic aspirations
• Enhance student’s transferable skills and knowledge prepare them to meet the changing circumstances, whether within their own area of employment as supervisors, team leaders or managers or to adapt to changes in the Logistics and Transport and effectively work during the future of the world of work.

How will I learn?

The MUTAS tutors/lecturers are equipped with various traditional teaching methods which are all used to create and develop of Vibrant, Skilled, Competent and Work-prepared Entrepreneurial Technicians, Technologists and Professionals. The teaching and learning practices involve 70% practical and 30% theory methodologies by applying a wide range of action learning techniques stipulated in the course specification.

What does the course involve?

You will study a combination of theory, applied theory and practical subjects across a broad range of units. To succeed, your effective time management and focus are both very critical. You will cover twelve (12) units. For each unit, you will do a main test, assignment and an examination in addition to an integrated project. These assessments do not include the informal tests, homework and assignments which your lecturers will require you to do in each learning outcome. To pass this applied qualification, it is critical that constantly monitor, formalize yourself with and operate alongside developments taking place within the Logistics and Transport sector by regularly visiting Logistics and Transport organizations, reading news and articles related to the sector, etc.

Assessment Methods

The MUTAS programs are assessed using a combination of:

• Informal Assessments
• Formal Assessments

Informal assessments are conducted by lecturers on each covered component of the unit outcome to weigh knowledge created into his/her students in order that necessary teaching practices adjustments can be made as appropriate.

Formal Assessments are further classified into two parts:

[1] Formal Continuous Assessments which comprise of:

• Major Test
• An Integrated Action Project

[2] Formal Final Assessments which comprise of:

• Major Examination
• Unit Assignments

What are the Progression Rules?

Upon successful completion of all the units or 80% of the units of the Bachelor of Technology in Logistics and Transport Management (Level 7), students can progress to the Bachelor Degree in Logistics and Transport Management (Level 8). No students will, however, be allowed to graduate with Bachelor Technology in Logistics and Transport Management (Level 7) without first completing the outstanding units at that level. No direct progression will be allowed from Bachelor of Technology in Logistics and Transport Management (Level 7) to Bachelor Technology in Logistics and Transport Management (Level 8).

What are the Articulation Opportunities?

Learners who have achieved the Level 6 Diploma in Hospitality Management could progress on to a Level 7 Bachelor of Technology in Hospitality Management that demonstrates occupational competency for the potential job roles listed below at this level. Learners can also progress onto the MUTAS the Level 7 Bachelor of Technology in Hospitality Management. Learners could also progress into roles such as Catering Manager, Restaurant Manager, Chief Chef, Hotel Reception Manager, Leisure Activity Manager, Room service Manager, Freelance, Hotel Manager.

What career opportunities can this lead to?

The Bachelor Technology in Logistics and Transport Management (Level 7) is suitable for people working or planning to work in firstly entry job roles such as:

• Planning manager
• Factory supply chain manager
• Supply manager
• Sales forecaster – demand planning
• Production planner – supply planning
• Logistics and transport coordinator

What are the Fees?

Our fees include:

• Application/Registration Fees
• Tuition Fees
• External Assessments (where a student wishes to do a duo, i.e. MUTAS and ACCA or CIMA assessments at the same time).
• Other Fees e.g. the usage of outsourced additional educational facilities such as library and the costs of study manuals, costs of educational and/or industrial site tours, action research practices.

For more information about our fees, please contact any of our Call Centre at any of our Campuses or the Marketing and Public Relationships Department.

Funding Opportunities

There are many funding options for the MUTAS accredited programs. Most of our students have over the past years been funded by their employers while others finance their studies on their own. Students can also apply for study loan with Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund https://www.nasfaf.na/web/guest/students. MUTAS also provides scholarship and bursaries to students who meet requirements as stipulated in our prospectus.

Withdrawal/Cancellation

Any cancellations/withdraw or refunds are executed in accordance with the institutional policies. For more details, refer to the Students Registration Agreement and the Withdraw Policy.

The Certificate in Logistics and Transport Operations is a Level 4 qualification made up of twelve (11) units, one thousand, three hundred and fifty (1,350) Guided Learning Hours (GLHs) and one hundred and thirty-five (135) credits. It is structured to be studied over a period of one year through distance learning, part-time, full-time or blended learning. Plans are underway to offer the program through online learning.

Work placement/experience requirements

Although there is no specific mandatory elements of work placement/experience requirement for the Certificate in Logistics and Transport Operations (Level 4), students are expected to apply theories learnt through various methods and carryout the practical learning activities as provided in the qualification specification.

Completion of Study Enrollment Form

Download and complete the Student’s Enrollment Agreement (SEA) form or obtain one from our Call Centre at any of our Campuses, print and complete it and submit it with proof of payment for the stipulated registration fees together to any of our Campuses before the stipulated application deadlines to avoid paying late application/registration fees. To be considered for approval, the completed enrollment agreement form must be accompanied by certified copies of documents as stipulated on the Student’s Enrollment Agreement (SEA) form.

Applicant must ensure that:

The enrollment agreement form is properly and fully completed and that each page is initialed and signed;

• He/she provides all the required documentations such as certified copies of qualifications, Identity Card/Pass port photos, Supporting letters from employers,
• He/she deposits registration fees into the respective Campus’ Bank Account provided on the enrollment agreement form and submits original copy of the deposit as proof before being issued with an official receipt
• He/she is issued with an official Institutional Receipt, stamped with Official Company Stamp and Signed by the Head of Call Centre for every payment made to the MUTAS .
• Please note that MUTAS does not receive cash payments, all payments must be directly into the bank account with student’s number as reference
• He/she obtains a written acknowledge letter confirming that his/her completed enrollment agreement form has been received
• He/she obtains status of his/her application for studies within 30 working days.
• If admitted, an Admission letter issued by the Admission section in the Office of the Registrar, must also be obtained through the respective Campus together with the Time Table, Syllabuses, and any other information.

What must I have to qualify?

The Certificate in Accounting and Finance has been designed on the assumption that it is available, without artificial barriers which restrict access and progression, to everyone who can achieve the required standard. However, applicants who meet any one of the following will be prioritized as they are likely to benefit more readily from the programme:

• NTA Level 3 Certificate in any related field of study
• Grade 12 with minimum of 20 points in 6 subjects with F or better symbol in English. English shall be part of the 6 subjects you must have completed
• Grade 10 with minimum of 25 points in 6 subjects with E or better symbol in English. English shall be part of the 6 subjects you must have completed.
• Mature entries are acceptable for people with five (5) years of industrial work experience and a pass grade at the MUTAS Aptitude Assessment

Resources for Prospecting Students

• Qualifications Brochure
• Prospectus
• Online Application
• Application Form

Resources for Registered Students

• Students Handbook
• Institutional Calendar
• Learning and Assessments Policies
• Qualifications Specifications
• Assessments Schedules
• Recorded Lessons’ Presentations
• Virtual Classrooms
• Virtual Library
• Virtual Laboratories
• Study Manuals and Books