MSc in Transportation Planning and Logistics Management
INTRODUCTION
Master of Science (MSc) in International Transportation Planning and Logistics Management is offered jointly by Dalian Maritime University (DMU) of China, and by CINEC Maritime Campus of Sri Lanka.
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1. Course content
The first year course provides the student knowledge in theoretical, technical, legal and managerial aspects of the subject. This course provides the student a solid subject base foundation in transportation planning and logistics management.
The second year course provides the student, first, a brief introduction to Chinese language and culture that are considered essential in the present world of expanding international trade and shipping and sea-transport activities and, second, the techniques of scientific writing and defending a MSc dissertation that he/she has drafted at a viva.
YEAR 1
Semester 1
Module (Subject)
Credit Weight
Total Hours
Evaluation Method
Transportation Planning Theory and Practice
2
40
Final Examination
Quantitative Methods
2
40
Final Examination
Logistics Management
2
40
Final Examination
Transportation Law
2
40
Assignment
Supply Chain Management
2
40
Final Examination
Semester 2
Transport economics
2
40
Assignment
Ship Operation and Management
2
40
Assignment
Port Policy and Management
2
40
Final Examination
Strategic Management
2
40
Final Examination
Operation and Optimisation Modelling
2
40
Final Examination
Logistics and Transportation
1
40
Assignment
Research Methodology
1
20
Assignment
YEAR 2
Chinese *
-
30
Attendance is compulsory
Seminar
1
20
Compulsory attendance and presentation of a paper (or papers) at the student seminar
Dissertation
Draft of a scientific paper consisting of 20,000 words and its defence
Total Credits and Hours
24
510
* During the same period the Chinese national students who attend the course are provided the opportunity to further their knowledge in English language and business communication and correspondence.
2. Course outcome
This course prepares the student for a management career in fields including in Aviation, Shipping, Freight Forwarding, Logistics and in Foreign trade (Import and Export) sector activities. This course prepares the student also for activities related with Seaport and Airports Administration and Transport-Research.
Those who have been successful in securing MSc in Transport Planning and Logistics Management are able to apply for managerial and executive positions in fields as following:
Logistic companies
International transportation
Shipping and sea-transport companies
Freight forwarding companies
Cargo surveying
Logistics/transport consultancy and research organisations
Public transportation
Transport and Logistics Research organisations
Airports and seaports
Over the past decades, the volume of global trade has increased at the same time as a number of new trade destinations have been established. This development takes place at the same time as new port-hubs and commercial hubs are being established whilst the existing hubs are being restructured and expanded.
Thus the potentials for new employment opportunities in the fields of transportation and logistics are growing rapidly, as never before, in particular in South (in particular in Sri Lanka and India), East (in particular in China) and Southeast Asian region (in particular in ASEAN region countries) where international trade grows at a faster rate than anywhere else.
3. Duration of the course and fees
The duration of the MSc programme is two years. The registered students are required to complete the degree at most within four years.
Registration fee: USD 250
Course fee: USD 4,950 (can be paid in quarterly instalments free of interest - USD 1,237.50x4 = 4,950)
Examination fee: USD 100 per semester (100x2 = 200)
Dissertation Supervision: USD 200
Total Fee in USD = 250 + 4950 + 200 + 200 = 5600
4. Entry requirements for the course:
Successfully completed bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution of learning
Highest grade certificate of competency for unrestricted service as Master Mariner or Chief Engineer or
Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transport offered by the CILT International, UK
Qualifications that correspond with Level Six (6) of UK NQF (National Qualification Framework of the UK)
5. Date of Enrolment
Next intake is underway and the classes commence on 2 August 2010
6. Application procedure
Please click HERE to download the Application Form (PDF Format).
Please complete ApplicationForm then attached it with all relevant documents (see the page number 10 of Postgraduate Application Form) and then submit all that to the Faculty of Commercial Sciences, CINEC Maritime Campus, Millennium drive, IT Park, Malabe 10115, Sri Lanka
