Logistics and Supply Chain Systems (LSCS)
Structured Masters in Industrial Engineering
There is a need for logistics and supply chain skills development in the African economy. These aspects are required as an enabler to establish sustained economic development and job creation via national trade growth in our export markets.
The logistics and supply chain systems programme focuses on enabling students to develop forward-thinking strategies to enhance the global competitiveness of supply chains, making significant contributions to logistical frameworks and ensuring these systems are resilient and future ready.
MEng (Industrial Engineering) Structured Focus: Logistics and Supply Chain Systems
This 180-credit programme offers full-time (two-year) and part-time (three-year) tracks, comprising eight 15-credit modules, a 60-credit research assignment, and a 1-credit professional communication module. Modules involve 2 weeks of asynchronous pre-reading, 5 mandatory full days of synchronous lectures (online or in-person), and 6 weeks of asynchronous assignments, with continuous assessment replacing final exams. Working students are advised to choose the part-time option, as switching study modes is restricted to the first-year registration period.
Invest in your career
This Structured Masters degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Systems is designed to equip students with in-demand expertise across critical areas such as supply chain risk and resilience, sustainable logistics systems, logistics resource engineering, and strategic supply chain engineering. Through a blend of theory, applied learning, and industry-aligned modules, students gain the tools to design smarter, more resilient, and sustainable supply chains. Ideal for aspiring professionals and graduates, this two-year full-time or three-year, part-time programme develops the strategic and technical capabilities needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Study while you work
The hybrid online delivery mode is ideal for part-time students worldwide. Whether you work in retail, fruit and wine exports, fast moving consumer goods or any industry related to the logistics and supply chain field, this programme is designed to help you build a learning community that supports you in applying your newly developed skills. The language of instruction is English.
Elevate your skillset
This programme is designed to equip students with the technical, analytical, and soft skills needed to excel in a career within the field of logistics and supply chain systems.
Stellenbosch University reserves the right to change the degree structure, modules and their content, lecturers, fees, admission requirements, delivery mode, semesters in which modules are offered and related issues. Admission is subject to selection and the number of students per cohort is limited.