Faculty of Business, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
MSc in International Shipping and Transport LogisticsHung Hom, Hong Kong
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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Introduction
The programme embodies a sound balance between academic theory and professional practice. The combination of Compulsory Subjects with a choice of Electives plus a mandatory internship reflects the multidisciplinary nature of the business and the diversity of the career paths that graduates can pursue.
Within 3 calendar months of successfully completing the programme, scholarship recipients must commit to working full time in the Hong Kong maritime industry for no fewer than 12 consecutive calendar months.
Features
- This programme is designed for holders of a bachelor’s degree who aspire to develop a career in the Hong Kong maritime and logistics in industries.
- Most classes are scheduled on weekday evenings.
- This is a specialist academic programme with a multi-disciplinary curriculum.
- Students learn through lectures, seminars, presentations, case studies and industrial visits.
Professional Recognition
- Graduates are granted full exemption from the Qualifying Examination of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong.
- Graduates of the MSc in International Shipping and Transport Logistics have been granted exemption on the following subjects of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS):
- Introduction to Shipping
- Introduction to Shipping
Note: Recognition is subject to assessment
Admissions
Curriculum
Programme Structure
LGT5222 Maritime Industry Internship (6 training credits)
The placement for internship will be monitored by the Steering Committee of the Hong Kong Maritime and Logistics Scholarship Scheme.
Compulsory Subject (1 subjects - 3 credits)
- LGT5002 International Logistics Systems, Operations and Management
International Shipping Core Subjects (4 subjects – 12 credits)
- LGT5001 Organisational Management in Shipping and Logistics
- LGT5010 Port Policy and Management
- LGT5071 Ship Chartering Strategies
- LGT5072 Liner Shipping Management
*subject to review
Restricted Elective Subjects (3 subjects - 9 credits)
Students need to choose at least 5 Restricted Elective Subjects (for both MSc and PgD)
Choose at least one from the focus on Shipping Economics and Finance:
- LGT5007 Shipping Economics and Markets
- LGT5065 Finance for Shipping and Logistics
Choose at least one from the focus on Shipping Law and Insurance:
- LGT5012 Law and Practice in Marine Insurance
- LGT5064 Shipping Law
Choose at least one from the focus on International logistics:
- LGT5014 Air Transport Logistics and Management
- LGT5015 Supply Chain Management
Students may take more Restricted Elective Subjects than required. The extras will be counted as Free Elective Subjects.
Free Elective Subjects# (any 5 subjects - 15 credits)
Focus on International Shipping:
- LGT5017 Maritime Logistics
Focus on Shipping Economics and Finance:
- AF5108 Accounting for Managers
- LGT5160 Derivatives and Risk Management in Shipping
Focus on Shipping Law and Insurance:
- LGT5011 Admiralty Law
- LGT5046 Contract Management
- LGT5170 Maritime Arbitration Law
Focus on International logistics (Air Logistics Management):
- LGT5067 Intermodal Transport Management
- LGT5161 Air Transport Regulatory Policy
- LGT5162 Airline Strategic Management
- LGT5163 Aviation Marketing
- LGT5164 Aviation Safety Management
- LGT5169 Airport Business Management
Others:
- LGT5013 Transport Logistics in China
- LGT5037 Project Management
- LGT5073 Risk Management in Operations
- LGT5101 Statistics for Management
- LGT5105 Managing Operations Systems
- LGT5113 Enterprise Resource Planning
- LGT5122 Applications of Decision Making Models
- LGT5131 Warehousing and Materials Management
- LGT5152 Information Systems for Supply Chain Management
- LGT5202 Project (6 credits)
- MM501 Research Methods
- MM544 E-Commerce
Note:
Compulsory and Core subjects first, followed by electives
1st year students are strongly advised to complete ALL the compulsory subjects in their first year of studies.
Not all subjects will be offered each year, and registration is subject to the availability of quota.
Program Outcome
The MSc in International Shipping and Transport Logistics (Full-time Stream) aims to:
- provide up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of shipping and logistics vital for the continued development of the industry and Hong Kong;
- develop capabilities to tackle complex multi-disciplinary problems through covering a host of topics such as logistics, economics, finance, management, law, insurance, marketing, IT applications and China practices;
- nurture good practice and sound professional judgment by drawing upon the experience of practicing professionals;
- develop the critical and analytical approach necessary to become a good decision maker; and
- prepare graduates for future advancement in the profession through self-development.