Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Course Overview

With the changing consumer buying behaviour and the growth of E-commerce, logistics and supply chain professionals are highly sought in almost all industries. Delivering products and services to consumers at the right time, right condition and right price through effective and efficient logistics and supply chain management is key process of today's businesses. 

UTAR's logistics and supply chain management focuses on the logistics function throughout the supply chain. The success of a business links inextricably to the performance of supply chain processes. It is therefore important for the students to study the entire supply chain and its components. This programme incorporates industrial revolution 4.0 elements in the syllabus and concentrates on Information Technology (IT) related subjects that will further enhance students' understanding in embracing technology in the supply chain in the new digital era.

UTAR graduates in logistics and supply chain management will be equipped with a comprehensive range of analytical, problem-solving and professional skills, not just in supply chain management but also in other business areas including Human Resource Management, Marketing, Accounting and Finance, Business Economics, Management and Decision Science.

Achievement

The UTAR Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Logistic and Supply Chain Management is recognised by the following organisations.

• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), CGMA FLP 

Curriculum

Year 1

Business Accounting

Business Finance Co-CurriculumCorporate and Business LawEconomicsEnglish for BusinessEntrepreneurshipHuman Resource Management Logistics ManagementManagement PrinciplesMPU1*Operations ManagementPrinciples of MarketingStatistics
Supply Chain Management Decision Making
 

Year 2

Applied E-Commerce

Business Research

Elective IElective IIInternational BusinessInternational Transport ManagementManaging InnovationMPU1**MPU 3National Language/Other Languages 
Principles of Information LogisticsProcurement Management and Global Sourcing

Supply Chain Opportunity and Risk Management
Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies

Transport Planning and Demand Analysis
 

Year 3

Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship and InnovationElective IIIEnglish for Management
Industrial Training
Research ProjectSupply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) ModelWarehouse and Distribution Management
 

Elective I - Choose 1 Course(s)

Airport Management

Maritime Economics and Policy

Merchandise Management​

Elective II - Choose 1  Course (s)

International Maritime Operations

Occupational Safety and Management

Supply Chain Management in Retail 

Elective III - Choose 2 Course (s)

Business AnalyticsBusiness Information ManagementDigital EntrepreneurshipFundamentals of Digital Media Technology
Information Technology in Customer Relationship ManagementIntroduction to IoT and Its Application
Social Media Strategies for Business
 

MPU 1* - Choose 1 course

• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students 

• Falsafah dan Isu Semasa - For Local Students 
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MPU 1** - Choose 1 course

• Philosophy and Current Issues - For International Students 
• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban  - For Local Students
   

MPU 3 - Choose 1 Course(s)

Business and SocietyBusiness EthicsMalaysian Economy

National Language/Other Languages - Choose 1 Course(s)

Bahasa Kebangsaan A - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM Credit
Introduction to French
Introduction to German LanguageIntroduction to JapaneseIntroduction to Tamil Language
 

Co-Curriculum - Choose 1 Course(s)

Art, Craft and Design
Arts and Cultural PerformanceBusiness Plan Writing and PreparationCommunity ProjectCritical Thinking, Creative Thinking and Problem SolvingLanguage, Culture and Social Study AbroadLeadership and TeambuildingManagement of Sports Activity Managing Personal FinanceMusic PerformanceOral CommunicationSocial Entrepreneurship ProjectStudy Soft Skills and/or Life Skills AbroadTeam Work and Collaborative ProjectWork Ethics and EQ 

Entry Requirements

STPM 1. A minimum of Grade C (GP 2.0) in any 2 subjects 2. Pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level / equivalent* Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Entrepreneurship 

STAM 1. A minimum grade of Jayyid 2. Pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level / equivalent* Bachelor of 

A-Level 1. A minimum of Grade D in any 2 subjects 2. Pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level / equivalent* 

UEC 1. Grade B in 5 subjects 2. Pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level / equivalent* 

SAM 1. Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in any 2 subjects 2. Pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level / equivalent* 

CPU 1. An average of 70% in 6 subjects 2. Pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level / equivalent*

TVET Diplomas: Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) / Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) 1. Must be fully accredited by MQA. 2. A minimum CGPA of 2.50 or CGPA 2.00 with at least 2 years working experience in relevant field, subject to Senate / Academic Board’s approval. 3. Applicants will be required to pass the admission screening process conducted by the faculty and undergo the Bridging programme, if necessary, during the period of their study in addition to the existing curriculum structure. 4. Credit transfer can be considered on a case-to-case basis and subject to existing credit transfer policies which are in effect.

Foundation from UTAR 1. Minimum CGPA of 2.00 2. Pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level / equivalent*

Matriculation / Foundation from other Institutions of Higher Learning / equivalent Diploma (Level 4, MQF) Advanced Diploma (Level 5, MQF) Minimum CGPA of 2.00

Career Prospects

• Inventory Analyst 
• Logistics Analyst  
• Manufacturing Director 
• Materials Manager 
• Operations Manager 
• Scheduling Expert 
• Supply Chain Manager 
• Warehouse Manager

Study Abroad Pathway

No