Introduction
The MSc in Transportation & Logistics offers an opportunity for those who wish to upgrade their knowledge and professional skills and to venture into the fast-growing and dynamic field of transportation and logistics industry.
Every person and every industry in the world is influenced by, and depends upon, transport and logistics. Consequently, there are so many diverse careers available in this exciting, fast-paced and ever-changing sector. People who work in transport and logistics are constantly kept on their toes. The industry needs to be flexible in order to accommodate the influence of public opinion, governmental decisions and environmental factors.
The Master of Science program in Transportation and Logistics offers an opportunity for recent graduates as well as working professionals to venture into the fast-growing and dynamic field of transportation and logistics. There are many players involved directly or indirectly with transportation and logistics, and they operate in areas such as public transportation and mass transit, airlines, airports, ocean shipping, seaports, rail, cargo and freight transport, supply chain management, green and sustainable transportation, traffic control, highway operations, toll operations, and communication and traveler information systems.
Students will be exposed to an array of subjects which will equip them with multiple skills to handle the increasingly complex and interdisciplinary nature of transportation and logistics issues. Students entering the program can come from any field but must be prepared to undergo rigorous training at MUST to acquire skills in systems design and optimization, economic analysis, statistical modelling and project evaluation in order to comprehend and solve problems in planning, designing, managing and operating complex transportation and logistics systems. Relevant undergraduate preparation includes engineering, transportation, basic sciences, computer science, information technology, mathematics, economics, management or any other major which includes several such courses.
LIST OF MODULES:
Introduction to Freight Forwarding
Introduction to Transport Industry
Maritime Logistics
Air Freight
Road Freight
Inland Waterway
Multimedia Transport
Storage and Warehousing
Customs and Procedures
Freight, Insurance and Liabilities
Dangerous and Special Cargo
ICT for Freight Forwarding
INDULGE
With our industry practitioners, Transporation & Logistics case studies and Specializations in
Carrier Systems
Logistics & Warehousing
Supply Chain Management
Transportation & Logistics Management
EXPLORE
New opportunities and career paths through
Research Project
Thesis
& industry oriented projects guided by field experts
DISCOVER
A new learning experience through industry challenges and opportunities facing the logistics industry, and meeting the international curriculum standard
Transportation Systems
Logistics Systems
Maritime Logistics
Operations Management
Transportation Policy and Strategy
Supply Chain Management Design
Logistics Performance Management
Inventory and Warehouse Management
Premium
Invitations to
Colloquiums
Master Classes
Webinars
& discussion forums and blogs
Experience
Duration: All subjects covered in 18 months
Course Requirement:
Structure B (Mixed): 3 core subjects + 3 specialization subjects + 1 partial thesis
Structure C (Coursework): 3 core subjects + 6 specialization subjects + 1 project paper
Intakes: 3 intakes per academic calendar
Award: Degree awarded by Malaysia University of Science and Technology
Flexi class hours are available & every course unit is accessible 24/7 online
Apply
With one of these Requirements
Bachelor degree (without prior work experience) Minimum CGPA of 3.0 OR
If below 3.0 CGPA, work experience will be considered OR
A Diploma, Vast experience and Malaysians Via APEL
Required documents:
1. Application Form (contact us to receive the application form)
2. The front page of passport (validity must be minimum of 2 years)
3. Bachelor Degree Graduation Certificate and Transcript
4. Proof in English Proficiency (IELTS with a minimum band of 6.0/TOEFL with a minimum score of 550)
if you do not have this qualification, you may submit an official statement from the previous institution of the study stating that the medium of instruction is in English.
The student visa fee is as below here:
Visa Processing Fee: USD 780 (non-refundable)
Security Bond: USD 52- USD 514 (depending on the nationality of the applicant, and refundable upon completion of study)
