Overview
Transport and fleet operations play a significant role for economic activity within Ireland and worldwide. Automobile and transport industries have undergone significant changes in recent years with many technical advances making both vehicles and transport operations more efficient. This course is designed to take account of these advances and it prepares graduates for employment within such a dynamic and exciting industry.
The part-time BSc (Honours) in Transport Management programme is designed for those who want to obtain an honours degree qualification while working in the Transport or related industry. The course is particularly suited for graduates of the Automotive Technology and Management (BSc Degree), who may wish to progress to Honours degree level, along with other students who have similar qualifications and/ or work experience. The course places significant emphasis on Transport and Fleet operations and has been designed in cooperation with the transport industry.
The programme provides students with knowledge of the motor, fleet, transport and logistics operations through a combination of lectures and directed learning along with group and individual project work. Work placement is also included as part of the programme. Employment opportunities include supervisory, management and technical positions within the transport, logistics and fleet industries.
Course Delivery
This course will be primarily delivered online, two evenings per week, across two academic years (some limited on-campus attendance for tutorials may also be required during the programme).
Award
Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Transport Management (60 ECTS, Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications)
Please Note: As an alternative option students may select to undertake a stand-alone 20 Credit Special Purpose Award (SPA) qualification in one academic year, the modules from which form part of the overall Level 8 Honours Degree programme (i.e. Year One modules excluding the Work Placement).