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Overview

The Bachelor in Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain Management (MLSCM) program is tailored to equip students with expertise in logistics, supply chain management, and maritime operations. Through this program, students will study key supply chain activities and functions, including procurement management, production management, warehousing management, distribution management, and customer relationship management, with a focus on the maritime sector.

Program Highlights

Accreditation

Recognised by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA)

Duration

Four years of comprehensive study

Credits

120 credit hours

Why Choose This Course?

Graduates of this program will be equipped to pursue a variety of career opportunities in industries such as shipping and maritime transportation, oil and gas, international trade, and logistics and supply chain management. The program utilises distinguished teaching methods, including case studies, field visits, scientific trips, and applied projects.

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Industry-Relevant Curriculum

1. Emphasize the acquisition of knowledge about domestic and international maritime logistics sectors.

2. Instil an understanding of recent international logistics and value chain developments in the maritime industry and knowledge of fundamental concepts of international trade as it relates to maritime transportation.

3. Achieve an outstanding level of learning and training that prepares graduates to work effectively in the field of maritime logistics and supply chain.

4. Develop a wide range of transferable skills that graduates can use to succeed in the public and private sectors of the maritime industry and its related logistics and supply chain activities.

5. Support the UAE society, business sector, and industrial associations with highly competent graduates in the field of maritime logistics and supply chain management.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate thorough understanding of contemporary business practices in maritime logistics & supply chain management and knowledge of related areas within the broader industry context.

Demonstrate proficiency in research methods and the application of new concepts and interdisciplinary approaches to solve complex maritime logistics& supply chain issues within a broader business context.

Investigate and solve complex problems in maritime logistics &supply chain management and communicate findings to diverse audiences in professional or academic settings.

Analyze specialized maritime logistics & supply chain management problems in both familiar and new situations and develop innovative business solutions.

Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in different team roles and contribute to successful outcomes in professional or academic settings.

Communicate effectively on complex issues related to maritime logistics& supply chain management in professional or academic settings.

Make well-reasoned decisions in situations relevant to the field of study, taking into account applicable legal and ethical standards in line with professional obligations.

Program Structure

General Maritime English 1

Credit Hours: 3

General Mathematics

Credit Hours: 3

Study Skills

Credit Hours: 3

Basics of Maritime Logistics Operations

Credit Hours: 3

International Trade

Credit Hours: 3

Maritime Transport Operations

Credit Hours: 3

Principles of Management

Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces the concepts, theories, and principles of management and techniques used in carrying out various management functions, including planning, organizing, communicating, leading, controlling, decision-making, and managing change in organizations.

Financial Accounting

Credit Hours: 3

Maritime Economics

Credit Hours: 3

General Maritime English 2

Credit Hours: 3

Global Logistics

Credit Hours: 3

Maritime Logistics Operations Management

Credit Hours: 3

E Commerce & Digital Technology

Credit Hours: 3

Maritime Supply Chain Management

Credit Hours: 3

Managerial Accounting

Credit Hours: 3

Islamic Studies

Credit Hours: 3

Project Management

Credit Hours: 3

Emirati Studies

Credit Hours: 3

Statistics and Data Analytics

Credit Hours: 3

General maritime English 2

Credit Hours: 3

Port & Terminal Operations Management

Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to Business Law

Credit Hours: 3

Reverse logistics

Credit Hours: 3

Human Resource Management

Credit Hours: 3

International Maritime Law

Credit Hours: 3

Maritime Cyber Risk Management

Credit Hours: 3

Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management

Credit Hours: 3

Integrating Environment, Social and Governance in Maritime Logistics

Credit Hours: 3

Internship

Credit Hours: 6

Maritime Supply Chain Modelling

Credit Hours: 3

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Credit Hours: 3

Economics of International Trade

Credit Hours: 3

AI, Digital Transformation & Supply Chain Analytics

Credit Hours: 3

Research Methods

Credit Hours: 3

Lean Supply Chain Management

Credit Hours: 3

Business Ethics

Credit Hours: 3

Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Credit Hours: 3

Strategy & Change Management

Credit Hours: 3

Graduation Project

Credit Hours: 3

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Entry Requirements

Completion Requirement

Students are required to complete 129 credits distributed as follows:

1. 27 credit hours as university requirements.

2. 102 credit hours as program requirements.

University Requirement

27 credit hours as university requirements.

Mandatory Courses
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GED102 General Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
GED111 UAE Society Credit Hours: 3
GED103 General Maritime English 1 Credit Hours: 3
GED202 Islamic Culture Credit Hours: 3
GED205 General maritime English 2 Credit Hours: 3
GED 100 Research Methodology Credit Hours: 3
GED 106 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Credit Hours: 3
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Electives Courses‍
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GED107 Photoraphy Credit Hours: 3
GED333 Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3
GED303 Psychology Credit Hours: 3
GED407 Personal development Credit Hours: 3

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Program Requirement

102 credit hours as program requirements.

Mandatory Courses

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ML111 Basics of Maritime Logistics Management Credit Hours: 3
ML112 Information Technology Credit Hours: 3
ML113 Maritime Economics 1 Credit Hours: 3
ML114 Principles of Management Credit Hours: 3
ML121 Maritime Accounting 1 Credit Hours: 3
ML123 Maritime Economics 2 Credit Hours: 3
ML124 Naval Architecture Credit Hours: 3
ML122 Project 1 Credit Hours: 3
ML211 Maritime Accounting 2 Credit Hours: 3
ML212 Maritime Logistics Operations Management Credit Hours: 3
ML213 Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3
ML214 Maritime Supply Chain Management Credit Hours: 3
ML221 Financial Management Credit Hours: 3
ML222 International Maritime Law Credit Hours: 3
ML223 Production Planning Management Credit Hours: 3
ML224 Project 2 Credit Hours: 3
ML312 Commercial Law Credit Hours: 3
ML313 Reverse logistics Credit Hours: 3
ML314 Marine Engineering Credit Hours: 3
ML321 Procurement Management Credit Hours: 3
ML323 Supply Chain Risk Management Credit Hours: 3
ML324 Internship Credit Hours: 6
ML412 Maritime Supply Chain Modelling Credit Hours: 3
ML413 Lean Supply Chain Management Credit Hours: 3
ML414 Sustainable Supply Chain Management Credit Hours: 3
ML421 Graduation Project Credit Hours: 3
ML422 Strategic Management Credit Hours: 3
ML423 Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management Credit Hours: 3
ML424 Supply Chain Analytics Credit Hours: 3
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Electives Courses

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MLX316 Imports & Exports Logistics Management Credit Hours: 3
MLX317 Data Analysis in Logistics Credit Hours: 3
MLX318 Human Resources Management Credit Hours: 3
MLX327 Logistics Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
MLX328 Quality Assurance Management Credit Hours: 3
MLE322 Energy Economics and Trading Credit Hours: 3
MLE413 Petroleum Project Management Credit Hours: 3
ELE414 Renewable Energy Marketing Credit Hours: 3
ELE423 Sustainable Energy Management Credit Hours: 3
ELE424 Oil and Gas Supply Chain Management Credit Hours: 3

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Bachelor of Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain Management (MLSCM)