BYE-LAWS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - M.SC. - UNDER THE AUSPICES

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY

CHAIN MANAGEMENT - M.SC. - UNDER THE AUSPICES

OF THE FACULTY OF ECONOMICS, MANAGEMENT

AND ACCOUNTANCY

SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION 327.716

BYE-LAWS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF

SCIENCE IN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN

MANAGEMENT - M.SC. - UNDER THE AUSPICES

OF THE FACULTY OF ECONOMICS,

MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTANCY

5th March, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE 47 of 2024.

(1)

These bye-laws may be cited as the Bye-Laws for

the degree of Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain

Management - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Faculty of

Economics, Management and Accountancy.

(2)

In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires -

“the Board” means the Board of the Faculty of Economics,

Management and Accountancy;

“the Board of Studies” means the Board of Studies appointed by

Senate for the Course, on the recommendation of the Board;

“the Course” means the programme of study leading to the

degree of Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain

Management - M.Sc.;

“the Degree” means the degree of Master of Science in Logistics

and Supply Chain Management - M.Sc.;

“the Postgraduate Certificate” means the Postgraduate

Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management - P.G. Cert.;

“the Postgraduate Diploma” means the Postgraduate Diploma in

Logistics and Supply Chain Management - P.G. Dip.; and

“the Principal Regulations” means the General Regulations for

University Postgraduate Awards, 2021.

These bye-laws shall be

applicable

for

courses

commencing in February 2024 or later.

(1)

The Course shall be open to applicants in

possession of

(a)

a first cycle degree in an area of study which the

Board considers as appropriate, classified with at

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY

CHAIN MANAGEMENT - M.SC. - UNDER THE AUSPICES

OF THE FACULTY OF ECONOMICS, MANAGEMENT

AND ACCOUNTANCY

least Second Class Honours or Category II obtained

from this University or from any higher education

institution recognized by Senate; or

(b)

a first cycle degree in an area of study which the

Board considers as appropriate, classified with

Third Class Honours or Category III, provided such

applicants are in possession of other qualifications,

including relevant experience, obtained following

their first cycle degree.

(2)

The Faculty Admissions Committee may, after thorough

examination of documents submitted in support of the qualifications

presented, and following an interview, recommend the admission of

applicants applying for admission in terms of the University’s Policy

for the Recognition and Accreditation of Prior Learning (RPL) who

are in possession of other academic or professional qualifications and

documented experience if these are deemed to be comparable to the

qualifications referred to in paragraph (1) of this bye-law. The

admission of such applicants may be made subject to those

conditions that may be imposed to address any lacunae in the

applicants’ academic preparation. Conditions imposed may include

the satisfactory completion of a preparatory programme, or the

requirement to follow and pass supplementary study-units, up to a

maximum of 12 ECTS credits, in addition to the programme of study

specified in bye-law 5 of these bye-laws.

The Course shall extend over a period of five semesters of

part-time study which may include the summer periods. When

offered on a full-time basis the Course shall extend over three

semesters.

The programme of study shall be published by the Board

after approval by Senate, normally not less than eight months prior to

the commencement of the Course. It shall comprise study-units to

which a total of 90 ECTS credits are assigned, of which 60 ECTS

credits are assigned to taught study-units and 30 ECTS credits are

assigned to a portfolio-based dissertation.

Students who successfully complete a prescribed set of

taught study-units totalling 30 ECTS credits with an average mark of

at least 50% and do not proceed with the Course, or having

proceeded do not successfully complete the Course, shall be eligible

for the award of a Postgraduate Certificate.

Students who obtain the 60 ECTS credits assigned to the

taught study-units with an average mark of at least 50% and do not

proceed with the Course, or having proceeded do not successfully

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY

CHAIN MANAGEMENT - M.SC. - UNDER THE AUSPICES

OF THE FACULTY OF ECONOMICS, MANAGEMENT

AND ACCOUNTANCY

complete the portfolio-based dissertation, shall be eligible for the

award of a Postgraduate Diploma.

Students shall be eligible for the award of the Degree if

they obtain the 90 ECTS credits as outlined in the programme of

study for the Course with an average mark of at least 50%.

(1)

Students shall be required to complete a portfolio-

based dissertation in accordance with the guidelines issued by the

Board of Studies.

(2)

Work on the portfolio-based dissertation shall be

undertaken during the final year of the Course. Students shall be

assigned a supervisor who shall provide guidance and advice on a

regular basis during the period of study.

(3)

The research theme for the portfolio-based dissertation

shall be submitted to the Board for approval by the indicated deadline

indicated by the Board of Studies.

(1)

Students shall be required to have regular contact

with their supervisor.

(2)

Where appropriate, supervisors shall submit to the Board

of Studies progress reports for students under their supervision. Such

reports may include a recommendation to either (a) extend the period

of study to enable the student to complete the portfolio-based

dissertation; or (b) terminate studies if the supervisor deems this to

be proper in the circumstances, provided that

(i)

the extension of the study period referred to in (a)

shall be in accordance with the provisions of the

Principal Regulations; and

(ii)

the Board may not terminate studies according to

(b) until it has first given the student a chance to be

heard.

The Final Weighted Average Mark for the purpose of the

classification of the Postgraduate Diploma and of the Degree shall be

based on the results obtained in all the components of the Course, all

credits being weighted equally.

The provisions of the foregoing bye-laws shall apply

mutatis mutandis for courses followed on a part-time basis, and

subject to such changes as may reasonably be deemed by the Board

as necessary due to the part-time nature of the Course.