Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Transport Economics at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

One-year coursework honours degree at the Stellenbosch campus on transport systems, infrastructure investment, transport policy, logistics and economic decision-making for passenger and freight movement.

Faculty: Economic and Management Sciences | Department: Logistics | Duration: One year | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

At least 120 credits: compulsory Introductory Forecasting, Transport and Economic Development, Urban and Regional Transport Economics and a 30-credit Research Assignment, plus electives such as Air Transport Economics, Competition and Regulation, Maritime Economics, Rail Economics and Road Transport Management.

Career pathways

Transport planning, infrastructure investment analysis, logistics and supply chain management, transport policy development, regulatory environments, freight and passenger transport operations, international trade facilitation, and postgraduate research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A BCom or another bachelor's degree approved by Senate, with Transport Economics at third-year level and an average final mark of at least 60%. Selection is based mainly on the average for Transport Economics 314 and 348, overall performance, research potential and motivation. Applicants from other universities may be asked for a one-page biography, proposed research topic and motivational cover letter. Supporting documents: CV and letter of motivation.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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