Postgraduate Diploma in Transport and Logistics at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Transport and Logistics is a one-year full-time, face-to-face programme on the Stellenbosch campus for students wanting specialised knowledge in transport economics, logistics management and supply management. It is designed for graduates from fields not related to transport or logistics.

Faculty: Economic and Management Sciences | Department: Logistics | Duration: One year | Intake: Applications for 2027 open 1 Apr 2026; close 31 Oct 2026 (South African) and 30 Sep 2026 (international) | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Eight modules (120 credits): four compulsory (Analysis Tools and Techniques, Introduction to Transport Economics, Introduction to Logistics Management, Supply Management) and four electives subject to availability, such as Forecasting, Inventory Management, Road Transport Management, International Trade, Transport Infrastructure and Logistics, and Supply Chain Performance Management and Technology Enablement.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A three-year bachelor's degree at NQF level 7 in a field not related to transport or logistics (i.e. not transport management, transport economics, logistics management, operations management or supply chain management), with an average of at least 55% in the major subjects. Selection is based on undergraduate performance, a letter of motivation, and numeracy (a first-year university Mathematics or Statistics course, or NSC Mathematics with at least 50%). Final school-leaving results and a letter of motivation are submitted.

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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