Overview
This programme is meticulously designed to address the pertinent concepts, techniques, and principles that underlie logistics and supply chain management – underscored by UCSI’s deep understanding of the industry as a corporate affiliate of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, the international professional body for all sectors of the transport and logistics industry. Graduates play the role as the pulse of any business as they ensure goods and supplies are delivered all over the world without interruptions.
About the Programme
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.
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
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 (D)
UEC
Minimum 5 credits (B6) and pass (C8) 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
AUSMAT/HSC/ SACE/TEE/WACE
ATAR score 60% OR minimum 60% average in 5 subjects
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
Note (Source: Surat Pekeliling MQA Bil 2/2016) :
The terms of passing in Mathematics and English at SPM level for the candidate with STPM or STAM qualification can be exempted if the candidate obtained Mathematics and English and its achievement is equivalent or higher than the required pass of the aforesaid courses at the SPM level.
Academic Requirements
SPM
Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits
O-Level
Minimum 5 credits (C)
UEC
Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B6)
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Minimum overall average of 50%
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Minimum overall average of 60%
Note:
The requirement to pass Mathematics and English at SPM level in the first and second items can be waived should the qualifications contain Mathematics and English subjects with equivalent/higher achievement.
English Language Requirements
For Local Students
MUET
Band 3
SPM English Language
Grade B+
SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
Grade C
UEC English Language
Grade A2
IELTS
Band 5.5
TOEFL iBT
46
- Applicants who have an academic qualification from a higher learning institution which uses English Language as a medium of instruction can be granted an exemption from the University English requirements and MQA requirement.
For International Students
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(i. B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency )
160
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(ii. Linguiskill Online)
160
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(iii. Occupational English Test (OET)(Conventional/Online))
200
TOEFL IBT
46
Pearson Test of English
51
IELTS
5.5
MUET
Band 4
TOEFL Essentials (Online)
8
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- International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirements will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00929).
- Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.
- The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement may be advised by Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking additional English proficiency courses.
Courses Offered
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Microeconomics
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Fundamentals of Management
- Business Accounting
- Statistics and Its Application
- Macroeconomics
- Transport Management
- Cooperative Placement 1
- Warehousing Management
- Import and Export Management
- Operations Management
- Business Research Methods
- Material and Distribution Management
- Financial Management
- Procurement Management
- E-Logistics: Managing Digital Supply Chain
- Quantitative Method for Logistician
- Transport Management II
- Cooperative Placement 2
Elective 1: Choose Two
- Customer Relationship Management
- Occupational Safety and Health
- HRM in Logistics and Supply Chains
- Final Year Project A
- Logistics Project Management
- Sustainable Transportation Management
- Customs and Excise
- Issues in Logistics and Transport Industry
- Final Year Project B
- Strategic Supply Chain Management
- Intelligent Transport System
- Retail Logistics
- Urban Transportation
- Cooperative Placement 3
Elective 2: Choose Two
- Intermodal Freight Transport
- Practitioners Reporting Tools
- Maritime Logistics
For Malaysian students:
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban) - Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
For foreign students:
- Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa) - Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)
All students:
- U2 – Integriti dan Anti Rasuah (Integrity and Anti-Corruption)
Career Opportunities
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:
- Air freight
- Operation Manager
- Freight forwarding
- Supply chain manager
- Road haulage
- Storage and warehousing
- Sea freight
- Client support Executive
- Production control executive
Professional Recognition
Full exemption for the professional qualifying examination