Diploma In Logistics Management

Course Overview

The contemporary logistics world has moved from the agrarian society to managing learned people and technology in the business world. This has created a demand for business personnel to manage the logistics management aspect of business. The current economic developments in the world and in our country has brought in changes in the way we handle business and customers. With information communication technology as a tool for management function, the current set of business administration personnel need to have knowledge and applications in logistics management to handle business and customers sharing the functions with related department.

This programme aims to prepare the graduates with knowledge and competencies required in the logistic management. Students study the importance of managing all aspects of a business organization, specifically in the area of logistics management. In the growing digital era, the need for businesses to adopt e-logistics strategies is widely spread, and students with a logistics background will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills required by industries today. The overall goal of this programme is to find a balance between the different areas of logistics management with the various functions of a business organization. It is to promote logistic management as an essential aspect in business studies and management. Students will learn about the existing theories of business with the additional knowledge and concepts of logistics management to develop their cognitive domain in this area. To develop their psychomotor domain, they will also learn to apply their knowledge and skills by participating in various real-life projects and assignments using real case studies from the industry.

Achievement

Outcome 1

Join the highly demanded world of logistics and supply chain. Grow towards a rewarding career bridging the gap between countries and businesses.

Outcome 2

Graduates are equipped with knowledge in problem-solving, communication, digital, entrepreneurial and leadership skills.

Outcome 3

Learn to direct, manage and plan warehouse operations, transportation schedules, customer services and much more.

Outcome 4

Be fluent in liaising and negotiating with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers.

Outcome 5

Become a logistics expert, and direct, optimize and coordinate order fulfilment and cycles.

Outcome 6

Create workflows that are compliant with laws and regulations and ISO requirements in logistics and supply chain management.

Outcome 7

Develop leadership skills with the ability to resolve arising issues, and customer complaints with professionalism.

Curriculum

Year 1

• Pengajian Malaysia 2 / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
• Principles of Management
• Business Communication
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Introduction to Basic Computer Applications
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A / Pengurusan Masa
• Introduction to Business Statistics
• Principles of Accounting
• Introduction to Logistics Management
• Transportation and Freight Logistics
• Global Logistics & Chain Integration
• Hak Asasi Manusia
• Business Information System
• Economics

Year 2

• Entrepreneurship
• Inventory Management & Procurement
• Container Trade & Supply Chain
• Customs and Freight Forwarding
• Supply Chain Management in Aviation
• Khidmat Masyarakat
• Security and Risk Management
• Freight Intermediaries and Operations
• Warehousing and Distribution Network
• Supervisory Skills and Management
• Internship

Year 3

• Business Law
• Ports & Shipping Operations
• Customer Relationship Management
• Marketing in Supply Chain Management
• E-Commerce Logistics

Entry Requirements

SPM/O-level or equivalent

A pass in SPM/O-level or equivalent with 5 credits, including Mathematics.

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Minimum of 5 B’s which includes English and Mathematics.

Study Abroad Pathway

Yes