Bachelor of Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain Management (MLSCM)

Transform your future with a program that empowers you to lead global supply chains, innovate in maritime logistics, and excel in one of the world’s most dynamic industries.
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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.

Industry-Relevant Curriculum

1. To develop knowledge and competency required to operate successfully across a range of areas in the field of maritime transport, logistics and supply chain management

2. To provide students with the tools, skills, knowledge and understanding to progress to management level

3. To develop students who can identify and apply appropriate strategies to resolve complex problems within the field of supply chain management

4. To produce graduates who are able to make animmediate and effective contribution in the workplace

5. To provide students with the opportunity to obtain professional certification

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 indifferent 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

GED103 General English
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Credit Hours: 3
GED102 General Mathematics
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Credit Hours: 3
GED109 Study Skills
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Credit Hours: 3
BML121 Basics of Maritime Logistics Operations
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Credit Hours: 3
BML122 International Trade
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Credit Hours: 3
BML123 Maritime Transport Operations
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Credit Hours: 3
BML131 Principles of Management
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Credit Hours: 3
BML132 Financial Accounting
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Credit Hours: 3
BML133 Maritime Economics
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Credit Hours: 3
GED105 General Maritime English 2
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Credit Hours: 3
BML211 Global Logistics
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Credit Hours: 3
BML212 Maritime Logistics Operations Management
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Credit Hours: 3

BML213 E Commerce & Digital Technology
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Credit Hours: 3

BML221 Maritime Supply Chain Management
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Credit Hours: 3
BML222 Managerial Accounting  
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Credit Hours: 3
GED202 Islamic Studies
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Credit Hours: 3
BML231 Project Management
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Credit Hours: 3
GED111 Emirati Studies
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Credit Hours: 3
BML232 Statistics and Data Analytics
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Credit Hours: 3
BML233 Procurement Management
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Credit Hours: 3
BML311 Port & Terminal Operations Management
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Credit Hours: 3
BML312 Introduction to Business Law
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Credit Hours: 3

BML313 Reverse logistics
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Credit Hours: 3

BML314 Human Resource Management
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Credit Hours: 3

BML321 International Maritime Law
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Credit Hours: 3
GED330 Maritime Cyber Risk Management
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Credit Hours: 3
BML322 Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management
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Credit Hours: 3
BML323 Integrating Environment, Social and Governance in Maritime Logistics
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Credit Hours: 3
BML331 Internship
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Credit Hours: 6
BML411 Maritime Supply Chain Modelling
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Credit Hours: 3
GED107 Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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Credit Hours: 3
BML412 Economics of International Trade
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Credit Hours: 3
BML413 AI, Digital Transformation & Supply Chain Analytics
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Credit Hours: 3
GED100 Research Methods
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Credit Hours: 3
BML421 Lean Supply Chain Management
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Credit Hours: 3
BML422 Business Ethics
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Credit Hours: 3
GML431 Sustainable Supply Chain Management
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Credit Hours: 3
BML432 Strategy & Change Management
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Credit Hours: 3
BML433 Graduation Project
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Credit Hours: 3

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Entry Requirements

Completion Requirement
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To successfully complete the program of study and graduate students must complete the structured 4 year program of study and obtain the full 120 Credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00

Course Category
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Total Credits: 120

  • Core:
    • Credit Hours: 90
  • Electives:
    • Credit Hours: 0
  • Concentration Core
    • Credit Hours: 0
  • Concentration Electives:
    • Credit Hours: 0
  • Work Integrated Learning:
    • Credit Hours: 0
  • General Education:
    • Credit Hours: 24

Faculty

Nikitas Nikitakos
Professor
PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering, Maritime IT Maritime Logistics, National Technical University of Athens NTUA, Greece
More Information
program chair
Nicola Butt
Head of Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain Management
nickie.butt@sma.ac.ae
Key information
Intakes:
January, September
Duration:
4 Years
Mode:
Full-time, On campus
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