Master in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

The master in logistics management & supply chain programme is designed to provide access to higher learning opportunities for both local and international learners. It provides learners with relevant, interesting and stimulating learning experiences via a variety of innovative teaching and study techniques. 

The scope of studies includes current developments and analysis on logistics management at both theoretical and applied levels.

Learners are encouraged to conduct theoretical exercises on these topics and apply their ‘fitness” to practice, in particular their relevance or application to small or medium-sized industries - either locally or regionally. The programme also promotes life-long learning among the learners to help nurture future career development prospects and research in the field.

Programme Details

• UCSI University's Master in Logistics Management & Supply Chain is a one-year programme with a trimester offering. Those who do not fulfill the requirement of minimum two years relevant work experience will need to undertake the compulsory co-operative placement. Each semester lasts 14 weeks. Classes are conducted on weekdays and weekends.

Assessments

• The Master in Logistics Management & Supply Chain programme provides students with relevant, interesting and stimulating experience via a variety of innovative teaching and learning techniques. The dynamic learning process involves various methods. Methodology and pedagogy vary but include: lectures, case method, team-based approach, active learning, group research assignments, report writing, guest speakers, presentations and seminars. The learning process also includes study trips to complement classroom learning. Furthermore, the small class size creates a collaborative, highly interpersonal environment for graduate business and management education. 
• We consider assessment as an integral part of the learning process and as such assess students continuously throughout the programme. Assessment may take the form of group work, individual assignments or formal examinations. A project or case study is also a requirement in order to complete the programme.

Year 1

• Logistic Engineering
• Import and Export Management
• Operations and Logistics Management
• Warehouse Management
• Research Methods for Bus. and Management
• Inventory Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement Management
• Logistics and Supply Chain Project Management
• Research Planning for Logistics Management
• Research Project

Elective: Choose Two

• Current and Emerging Technologies for LSCM
• Transportation Management
• Big Data Analytics and Supply Chain Management
• Ethic and Corporate Social Responsibility

Career Opportunities

• Logistics / Distribution Manager
• Supply Chain Manager
• Assistant Logistics Manager
• Import / Export Managers