Overview
This course is designed to equip students with the expertise to become leading
practitioners among a new generation of logistics and supply chain experts.
Students will gain detailed knowledge of the various functional areas of a business,
a broad appreciation of the complex environment in which businesses operate,
and a solid understanding of the relationship between management theories and
practices.
Under the specialist area, students will learn how leading companies organise and
manage the planning, sourcing, manufacturing and physical logistics of their
supply chains to ensure business success and gain useful insights into operational
and strategic supply chain theory and practice.
Learning Outcomes
The course is designed to integrate a deep understanding of the subject matter
with the development of key skills and competencies, allowing students to adapt
to a rapidly changing, dynamic, and competitive global marketplace. Upon
completion of the course, students will be able to:
► Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of complex modern business concepts,
functions and procedures, and manage contemporary issues and
challenges.
► Utilise practical skills and knowledge to make an immediate and effective
contribution to a logistics-related role.
► Gain a solid understanding of global business from a strategic and
operational perspective.
► Describe supply chain drivers and the metrics used in evaluating them to
formulate a framework for a viable and sustainable supply chain.
► Analyse the design, planning and activities of logistics networks that
support domestic and global supply chain operations.
► Collaborate to make decisions pertaining to the operation of supply chains
and logistics networks.
► Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make effective and
ethical business decisions.
Course Subjects
Students will be exposed to a number of critical areas over 3 semesters and are
assessed through a combination of written examinations and assignments.
Year 1:
► Accounting & Business Environment
► Microeconomics
► Organisational Behaviour
► Marketing Management
► Basic Business Statistics (Elective)
► Management (Elective)
► Ethnic Studies (MPU)
Year 2:
► Financial Management
► Human Resource Management
► Strategic Management
► Operations Management
► Business Communication (Elective)
► Management Information System (Elective)
► Community Service (MPU)
► Critical Thinking Skills (MPU)
► Ethics of Communication (MPU)
Year 3:
► As required by the respective partner universities