Overview
The programme aims at equipping participants with advanced quantitative and qualitative analytical skills in order to identify areas that need improvement within an organisation. It enables participants develop enhanced skills to support decision making in any logistic area within an organisation. It brings together the business skills required to manage the activities and flows of information between suppliers, manufacturers, logistics service providers, retailers and consumers.
This two-year programme focuses on the integration of analytical techniques for optimisation with the decision issues and technology relating to logistics and supply chain management. Logistics and Supply chain management problems include inventory, transportation, warehousing, location, reverse and green logistics and customer and supplier relationships. Graduates of this MPhil/MSc would be able to respond to the challenges in an area that is constantly evolving.
Modules and courses
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Code |
Course Name |
T |
P |
C |
|
Year One: Semester One |
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|
LSM 573 |
Strategic Supply Chain Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
LSM 575 |
Strategic Operations Management Strategic |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
LSM 577 |
Strategic Procurement Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
LSM 561 |
Business Research Methods |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
LSM 571 |
Finance for Supply Chain Managers |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
LSM 579 |
Project Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Total |
18 |
0 |
18 |
|
|
Year One: Semester Two |
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|
LSM 554 |
Logistics Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
LSM 558 |
Supply Chain Risk Management and Sustainability |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
LSM 560 |
Strategic Management and Policy |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
LSM 568 |
Inventory and Warehouse Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
LSM 562 |
Humanitarian Logistics |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
LSM 572 |
Transportation and Distribution Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Total |
18 |
0 |
18 |
|
|
Research Project: May – August |
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|
Research Project Work |
0 |
36 |
9 |
|
|
Total Credit Hours |
36 |
36 |
45 |
|
Mode of course delivery
The programme is offered through distance education, a learning oriented system allowing greater flexibility in learning while students continue with their regular professional work. The programme is offered in a mixed mode format. The approach uses print and electronic media in order to be responsive to the needs of the learner and also maximize the use of technology in course delivery.
At the heart of the programme is excellent online learning materials developed by capable and competent resource persons from KNUST and other recognized institutions.
Academic Support Systems/Services
Limited face-to-face facilitated sessions are provided at all the Learning Centres. These sessions are supported by print and electronic materials, and local learning facilitators who also support and direct students as they work through the resources provided.
The Centres provide learning support to students living in different parts of the country, thus reducing travel expenses.
Learning centres
Head of department
Exam officer
Programme coordinator
Dr. Dorcas Nuertey
Lecturer
Biography
- First degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management with Second Class Lower Division or Better. First degree in any discipline with appreciable work experience in supply chain, logistics or transport management. Applicants with MCIPS or CMILT or MILT will be an added advantage.
