Overview
This course is designed to equip students with the expertise to become a leading
practitioner among a new generation of logistics and supply chain experts, with a
wider, more creative and flexible skill set. 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, as well as contemporary issues and challenges.
► Apply 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.
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