Master of Science in Industrial Logistics Systems The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

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Introduction

Programme Aims

The programme is designed for the transformation of the logistics industry under the new economy. It aims to provide students with the use of information technology and managerial approaches in improving inbound logistics, production and outbound logistics so as to create value for the customers.

Characteristics

The programme provides an opportunity for managers and engineers who graduated from engineering and other disciplines to obtain additional expertise in the planning, organising, staffing, training, assessing, reporting, monitoring, coordinating and controlling of information and other resources involved in the production of goods and services and satisfying customers. A study tour will be arranged for students to visit the logistics facilities and attend classes in universities of the Chinese mainland.

Professional Recognition

The programme has been granted accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong (CILTHK). Graduates will also be granted full exemption (Logistics Stream) from the Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) leading to the Chartered Membership of CILTHK.

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Curriculum

Programme Structure

4 compulsory subjects AND at least 1 core, and at most 2 elective subjects plus a Dissertation; OR
At least 3 core (incl. the field trip study (ISE550), and at most 3 elective subjects

Each subject carries 3 credits with the exception of the dissertation (9 credits). To obtain the Master degree, students must acquire a minimum of 30 credits.

Programme Curriculum

Each subject carries 3 credits with the exception of the dissertation (9 credits). To obtain the Master degree, students must acquire a minimum of 30 credits.

Semester 1: Part-time (3 subjects, 9 credits) / Full-time (5 subjects, 15 credits)

Compulsory Subjects (Pre-assigned for Year-1 students)

ISE526 Enterprise Resources Planning (Evening)
ISE527 Logistics Information Systems (Evening)

Core Subjects

ISE518 Workflow Design & Management (Evening)
ISE5019 Optimization Modeling & Applications (Sat/Sun)
ISE525 Global Operations & Logistics Management (Evening/Sat)

Elective Subjects

ISE5026 Technology Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Practice

Semester 2: Part-time (2 subjects, 6 credits) / Full-time (5 subjects, 15 credits)