The Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Hons) in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management is playing an increasingly significant role as businesses and organizations extend their operations across the globe. Therefore, companies are continually looking to employ suitably qualified personnel who can provide the skills necessary to support the progress of rapidly developing supply chains.
The BSc in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a three-year programme designed in line with international standards. The programme aims to provide a high-quality business education with a strong focus on logistics and supply chain management. The curriculum is carefully designed to integrate several core business modules with a range of specialised major modules that focus on topics related to aspects of global logistics and supply chain management.
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You will gain understanding of how global logistics and supply chains operate, the challenges involved in managing a business and what makes it successful. You will study a variety of business and global logistics and supply chain subjects such as accounting, economic environment, finance, marketing, organizational behavior, and human resource management as well as specialist global logistics and supply chain modules. The emphasis is on application to global logistics and supply chain organizations. Your assessments will be based on local and global business organizations with a vocational context.
You will study 7 mandatory modules in Year1; 6 in Year2; followed by 6 mandatory modules in the final year. All classes are delivered interactively and online by international faculty from around the globe. Classes are recorded for future student’s reference.
Each module is allocated four weeks of student efforts. The actual lecturer delivery face-to-face (interactively and online) is during the first 5 days of the four weeks period. The five-days delivery span the weekend (Thursday to Monday). Assessments take place (interactively and online) at the end of week4. This mode of delivery facilitates minimum disruption for participants in full-time employment.
The BSc (Hons) in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a dual award programme conferred by Emirates Aviation University (EAU) and Coventry University, UK. The EAU award is recognised by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai.
Students may join the programme at any scheduled module in Year 1 (see the Course Outline section for the timetable depicting potential dates of intakes in Year 1)!
The logistics industry is often overlooked, as compared to the other fast-growing industries such as technology and life sciences. But the reality is that it is a highly important industry, providing the bedrock of the global economy by connecting suppliers and manufacturers, and retailers with consumers. The Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Hons) in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management will equip you with knowledge and skills to prepare you for employment or further study in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management at post graduate level.
Year 1 | ||
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Modules | Dates | |
1 | Introduction to Business and Marketing | 05-09 June 2023 |
2 | Advanced Communication Studies & Organizational Behavior | 16-20 Feb 2023 |
3 | Maths for Business | 30 Mar-03 April 2023 |
4 | Financial Accounting | 11-15 May 2023 |
5 | Microeconomics | 22-26 June 2023 |
6 | Macroeconomics | 03-07 Aug 2023 |
7 | Introduction to Logistics & Supply Chain Management | 14-18 Sep 2023 |
Year 2 | ||
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Modules | Dates | |
1 | Human Resource Management | TBA |
2 | Procurement and Supplier Management | TBA |
3 | Air, Land, and Maritime Transport | TBA |
4 | Retail and Manufacturing Logistics | TBA |
5 | Internship | TBA |
6 | Warehouse and Inventory Management | TBA |
Year 3 | ||
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Modules | Dates | |
1 | International Supply Chain Management | TBA |
2 | Customer Service and Quality Management | TBA |
3 | Strategic Management and Leadership | TBA |
4 | Research Methods + Project | TBA |
5 | Project Management | TBA |
The above schedule is subject to change
Knowledge and understanding
On successful completion of the programme students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
KU1 principles and practice relating to logistics and supply chain management placed in a wider sustainable environment
KU2 strategic leadership and management styles in relation to the human resource in a logistics environment
KU3 project management techniques for logistics projects as well as the management of the ongoing logistics function, methods for the analysis and design of solutions for logistics problems in a variety of national and international contexts
KU4 appropriate research methods for the analysis of logistics information systems
Cognitive skills
On successful completion of the programme a student should be able to:
CS1 undertake a problem analysis and exercise reasoned judgement in assessing logistics business needs within its wider business and economics environment
CS2 plan and execute research -oriented project work individually and in groups relating to logistics problems
CS3 research and synthesise requirements and opportunities in order to evaluate alternative logistics strategies
Practical skills
On successful completion of the programme students should be able to:
PS1 demonstrate expertise in the use of tools, technology and methods of information processing in a business organisation, especially related to logistics
PS2 apply quantitative techniques for logistics analysis and decision making
PS3 demonstrate professional responsibilities, including associated ethical and legal issues, and methods for continuing professional development
PS4 demonstrate a professional knowledge of the elements and principles of logistics
Transferable skills
On successful completion of the programme students should, at a level appropriate to a professional transport or logistics manager, be able to:
TS1 work to deadlines both individually and within teams and to show evidence of planning within time, resource, and personnel constraints
TS2 apply professional, interpersonal and transferable skills so as to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in relevant situations
TS3 evaluate research outcomes and apply problem-solving skills in a broad range of contexts within the supply chain
TS4 demonstrate a reflective and mature approach to personal development in relation to academic study and professional advancement
For adult/continued education entry (minimum 21 years plus experience).
Please contact EAU Admissions on +971 46050100 or e-mail: eau.admissions@emirates.com
Application Fee* |
Registration Fee* |
Tuition Fees (AED) |
N/A |
2,625 |
50,000 per year |
*Non-refundable