Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Logistics Management

Course Overview

Logistics management has become increasingly signi?cant in businesses today and has evolved in many ways to become a forefront strategic operations tool that propels business operations to greater heights. The demand for world-class logistics expertise, particularly in manufacturing and external trade, cannot be overstated.

Thus, our experienced academicians and industrial practitioners have specially designed this programme with specialised courses in the areas of supply chain management, maritime transport and business statistics, to name a few, to provide hands-on and conceptual knowledge in a highly interactive setting to students.

The course assessment outlines a combination of examinations, projects and assignments, including an independent project dissertation in the ?nal year. Students will be furnished with the relevant vocational skills that endorse the spirit of competitiveness, which in turn will reinforce their continual thirst for professional development.

Case studies focusing on logistics operations merged with other relevant business skills such as accounting, ?nance and communication will equip students with extensive understanding to face the complex and challenging frontiers of logistics management.


Assessments

The assessment includes a combination of examinations, projects and assignments, and finally a requirement to complete a dissertation in Independent Project in the final year. Students will acquire up-to-date vocational skills that are relevant and competitive. This reflects the complex and challenging nature of the accounting, finance and business realms.

Curriculum

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Entry Requirements

For general Business degree: UCSI Foundation year Pass, with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 STPM Minimum 2 principals (C) (CGPA 2.0) in 2 subjects and pass in Mathematics and English at SPM Level A-Level Minimum 2 principals (E) UEC Minimum 5 credits (B6) including in Mathematics and English National Matriculation Minimum CGPA of 2.0 International Baccalaureate (IB) Minimum score of 26 points in 6 subjects Canadian Pre-U Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects SAM Minimum average of 60% in 5 subjects Australian Year 12 ATAR 65% Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency Minimum overall average of 60% Diploma (business-related) Minimum CGPA of 2.0 Other equivalent qualifications To be reviewed by the faculty on a case-to-case basis *For Accounting, Actuarial Science, Diploma and School of IT programmes, please refer to http://www.ucsiuniversity.edu.my/fobis/ for more details on entry requirements

Career Prospects

Logistics management is a rapidly expanding function as many corporations today acknowledge and attribute its value to their overall success in this competitive business environment. Graduates may pursue careers in the transport and logistics sector including:

• Logistics Manager
• Supply Chain Manager
• Procurement Officer
• Transport Executive
• Operations Manager
• Project Manager
• Distribution Manager