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Study Supply Chain Management

BCom Supply Chain Management

Coordinate sourcing, production, inventory and delivery so that an organisation can meet demand reliably.

R57 836 to R70 000 first-year fees3 bursaries list Supply Chain Management

* From Business Management, the closest field we research.

Study time
3 years at UP
School subjects
Differ by programme: see the examples below
Programme examples

Working abroad 2.8 of 5

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Score out of 5. Tap a country for steps and visas.

  1. 3UKOpen door · low demand
  2. 3IrelandOpen door · low demand
  3. 3USAOpen door · low demand
  4. 3CanadaOpen door · low demand
  5. 3AustraliaOpen door · low demand
  6. 3New ZealandOpen door · low demand
  7. 3UAEOpen door · low demand
  8. 3NetherlandsRecognised, paperwork only · low demand
  9. 2GermanyExams or bridging · low demand

AI outlook

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TransformingAI is reinventing the daily work

Unlicensed office work built on documents, communication and analysis: the kind of work AI tools already help with most. Expect the role to evolve quickly and new kinds of roles to appear alongside it.

Hands-on In-person care Licensed & accountable

How AI changes each field

What you study

  • Procurement and sourcing
  • Operations and logistics
  • Inventory and demand planning
  • Business analysis

Careers

  • Supply-chain analyst
  • Procurement practitioner
  • Demand-planning analyst

Where to study 3

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BCom specialising in Supply Chain Management

University of Pretoria · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map

First-year tuition (2026): R63 000 to R70 000

Requirements

UP 2027 example: English level 5, Mathematics level 4 and APS 30.

Published minimums only. Selection, bachelor admission, any extra requirements and available places still apply.

BCom (Management Sciences), focal area Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Stellenbosch University · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map

First-year tuition (2026): R59 587

Requirements

Stellenbosch 2027: NSC aggregate of at least 65% (excluding Life Orientation), Mathematics 60%, and English or Afrikaans Home Language 50% or English or Afrikaans First Additional Language 70%. The 2027 selection criteria are higher: NSC average 70% and Mathematics 63%.

Published minimums only. To receive an offer, applicants must also meet the Faculty's 2027 selection criteria: NSC average 70% and Mathematics 63%, the highest thresholds that will be applied; they may be lowered at the final offer stage to meet diversity and intake targets. Late applications will not be considered.

Bachelor of Commerce (General), specialising in Supply Chain Management (KN-P-BC1 / KN-W-BC1)

University of KwaZulu-Natal · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map

First-year tuition (2026): R57 836

Requirements

UKZN 2027: APS 30 (Life Orientation excluded) with English, Mathematics and Life Orientation at level 4. Supply Chain Management is a specialisation (major) within the 3-year B Com (General).

Published minimums only: UKZN selects by academic ranking from APS 48 down until the places are filled, and meeting the minimum does not guarantee a place. Apply through the CAO for the B Com (KN-P-BC1 Pietermaritzburg / KN-W-BC1 Westville); the specialisation is chosen within the degree. Applicants with APS 35 and English, Life Orientation and Mathematics at level 5 are considered for early selection. Closing date 30 September 2026.

Your qualification route
  1. Complete a supply-chain qualification with appropriate quantitative and business modules.
  2. Develop spreadsheet, data and process-analysis skills through practical projects.
  3. Gain experience in sourcing, planning or operations; check the value of professional certifications for your intended role.

A supply-chain degree is broader than transport alone. Read the curriculum to understand its balance of procurement, logistics and analytics.

Sources (1) · guide reviewed 2026-09-25

Career and study guide. Separate salary, AI and country-recognition comparisons have not yet been researched for this field.

General information, not immigration or legal advice. Researched 2026-10-10.