The Programme

The BSc (Hons) Logistics course is a specially designed one year 'top up' degree programme from the University of Huddersfield, UK. It is now available in Hong Kong in collaboration with the Centre for Advanced and Professional Studies (CAPS) at Caritas Francis Hsu College.

The degree course offered in Hong Kong is identical in content and in academic standing to that offered to students who choose to take it as full time students based at the University in the UK. Unlike some other courses in Hong Kong, it is delivered by Huddersfield staff, with local tutor support, and is designed to take into account Hong Kong's important role as a global logistics centre.

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The University of Huddersfield

The University of Huddersfield is an official government funded university in the north of England. Formerly Huddersfield Polytechnic, it was one of the first new universities to receive university status in 1992. It has a wide portfolio of vocational courses for full and part-time students, with a particular emphasis on business and professional studies. It has a strong reputation for providing courses for graduates who wish to put their qualifications to positive purpose to further their own personal interests and career paths. The University is firmly committed to the principles of 'lifelong learning' and 'widening participation' in higher education.

The University's mission is to enable its students to reach their potential by equipping them with the knowledge, attitude and skills that they need to meet the ever-demanding needs of the workplace and society in the twenty first century. It currently has around 12,000 full time and 6,000 part-time students. In recent years it has developed a reputation for the delivery of its courses outside the UK particularly in South East Asia.

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Logistics Courses at the University of Huddersfield

The University of Huddersfield is the largest provider of undergraduate courses in logistics in the UK, and has been offering courses in this field since 1984. Its reputation is second to none amongst businesses in logistics and supply chain management.

The Department of Transport and Logistics offers specialist courses to meet the academic and skills requirements of industry resulting in an enviable graduate employment record. The Department also undertakes academic research, consultancy and short courses for industry, which are all fed back into the teaching programme to ensure relevance and topicality.

A recent official inspection of its work by the UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education has given an 'Excellent' assessment to its courses. (This report can be obtained from the website http://www.qaa.org.uk/).

This BSc (Hons) Logistics course is delivered in Hong Kong by the staff who teach undergraduates in Huddersfield. The Virgin Alternative Guide to British Universities stated that 'Huddersfield University staff are the most enthusiastic in the country'. You will therefore have the opportunity to learn first hand from members of this staff team.

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Academic Prospects

On successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Logistics course, graduates will have enhanced their career potential and will also be able to use this qualification for further study at MBA or MSc level onvarious management programmes offered both in Hong Kong and elsewhere.

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Professional Recognition

The BSc (Hons) Logistics course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) in Hong Kong and in UK. Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Logistics course will be granted FULL exemption from the Professional Qualifying Examinations of both Institutes. With appropriate work experience in transport or logistics, they are eligible for Chartered Membership (CMILT). The BSc (Hons) Logistics course is also accredited by the Institute of Purchasing & Supply of Hong Kong (IPSHK) that graduates with appropriate work experience in purchasing or supply disciplines are eligible for Full Membership (MIPSHK) of the Institute.

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Hong Kong Support

This programme is offered in co-operation with the Centre for Advanced & Professional Studies (CAPS), Caritas Francis Hsu College, Hong Kong. While the University of Huddersfield is responsible for teaching and academic accreditation of the programme, CAPS is fully responsible for the administration and local management of the course.

Caritas Francis Hsu College (CFHC) is an Approved Post Secondary College registered under the Post Secondary Colleges Ordinance (CAP 320) in Hong Kong for the delivery of higher education programmes. The Centre for Advanced and Professional Studies (CAPS), which is an integral part of the College, specialises in the local administration of tertiary programmes offered in Hong Kong by overseas universities and colleges, including Mainland China.

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Programme Aims

The BSc (Hons) Logistics course is a specially designed 'top-up' degree that aims to provide a relevant , specialist vocational programme of study for diploma holders who are employed in or who are seeking a career in logistics and supply chain management.

provides students with a knowledge of the principles and practices of logistics; develops this knowledge in a global context through the study of global logistics issues and aspects of supply chain management; gives students an opportunity to broaden their strategic knowledge of business; and includes a research project which gives students an opportunity to investigate in depth one of the issues they have studied in the classroom or have come across in their workplace. This aspects of the course is seen by employers as evidence of individual professional development.

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Programme Structure

The programme consists of 6 modules, which between them generate the 120 credits required for the successful completion of this honours 'top up' degree. These are shown below.

• Strategic Supply Chain Management (20 credits)
  
• Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (20 credits)
  
• Retail Logistics (20 credits)
  
• Strategic Management (20 credits)
  
• Transport Economics and Policy (20 credits)
  
• Research Project (20 credits)

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Programme Duration

The normal period of time for the successful completion of the programme is two years of part-time study. A full time route is also available. This can be successfully completed in one year of study.

There are three sessions in the year; these are scheduled for January, May and September. 20 credits are completed in each session. Full time students take 40 credits in each session.

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Mode of Study

The programme is taught by means of three types of classes:

Jan - Apr session: early or mid-January May - Aug session: early or mid-May Sep - Dec session: early or mid-September Each set of classes involves Sunday (10am-5pm), Monday to Friday (6:45pm-9:45pm) and Saturday (2pm-5pm) sessions.

2. Self-Study

3. Tutorials

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Module Descriptions

This module focuses on the strategic aspects of supply chain management and how the successful management of the supply chain is essential for businesses to gain "competitive advantage" in the market. Case studies form an important part of the module's delivery.

Topics Covered:

The nature of supply chain management and its development - a systems approach to managing the supply chain; study of total logistics costs and its components.

Traditional and 'just-in-time' systems - logistical issues relating to customer service; managerial organisation for effective logistics' information requirements and systems for logistics management.

The future of logistics management.

The module focuses on the strategic and operational role of logistics and supply chain management in the global business environment. Emphasis is placed on global logistics systems for the sourcing of materials and distribution of products in the supply chain. The subject content also explains how businesses should configure their supply chains to compete in today's global market.

Topics Covered:

Introduction to global logistics - the characteristics of global logistics; the role of logistics in international business.

The business context for global logistics - the development of international trade; international marketing and global logistics; the international business environment.

The management and operation of global logistics - inbound supplies and sourcing; manufacturing; global distribution channels; international transport; global order processing.

The development of global logistics strategy - organisational issues in global logistics; issues in developing European and global logistics systems.

This module assesses the main developments in retail logistics that have occurred as a wider consequence of changes in retail structures and society. In particular, the strategic aspects are emphasised through the use of corporate case studies.

Topics Covered:

Retail Issues - retail change and retailer power, consumers and consumerism; recession and internationalisation.

Retail strategy - sourcing and buying, branding, store location and formats, future issues.

Retail logistics - centralisation, primary distribution, resource optimisation, ECR and cross docking, IT systems, safety/risk management and human resource issues.

This module introduces the important field of strategic management, from a theoretical and practical standpoint. It logically covers strategic analysis, choice and implementation, using up to date case studies of a wide range of relevant businesses.

Topics Covered:

This module will be divided into four parts: Introduction to Strategic Management, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Choice and Strategic Implementation/Evaluation.

Topics included: Corporate strategy (mission, goals and objectives); practical issues in strategic management; analysing the environment; resource issues; comparative analysis and benchmarking; SWOT analysis and CSF (Critical Success Factors); stakeholders; business ethics; culture; competitive advantage; strategy development; strategy evaluation and selection; organisational structure and design issues in managing strategic change.

Building upon the students' knowledge of economic analysis, this module applies aspects of this knowledge to the fields of market structures and market failures in the transport sector. The emphasis is on appraising how policy makers can use economic analysis to improve the allocation of resources and promote appropriate transport policies for the freight and passenger sectors.

Topics Covered:

The nature and development of transport economics - problems of economic welfare and resource allocation.

Transport markets and industrial structure. Models of industrial structure - their relevance and application to transport markets. Monopoly, natural monopoly, oligopoly and monopolistic competition. Contestability in transport markets.

Welfare and efficiency issues in transport. Private and social costs. Market failures and their transport application - negative and positive externalities. User charging considerations. Sustainable transport outcomes.

The nature of tranpsort policies and their application by governments in Europe, SE Asia and North American. Policy conflicts, priorities and funding issues.

This module is exceptional in so far as its subject topic is chosen by the student. The aim of the module is to develop the student's ability to undertake a significant analytical study, largely independently, involving

The identification, review and synthesis of relevant previous literature

Primary research in most cases

The presentation of research findings in an appropriate manner.

Sessions will be provided on methodologies, sources of information and how to write up a research project. The successful completion of this module is an important indicator of the honours quality of the BSc (Hons) Logistics course and one which is recongnised in the UK higher education system.

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Assessment and Graduation Requirements

For all modules except Research Project, students' performance is assessed by prescribed coursework and a final examination. Varied arrangements will apply for the submission of in-course assessment tasks. Examinations will normally be held at the end of each session, that is three times a year for part-time students.

For graduation purposes, students must satisfactorily complete all assessments required for the award of 120 credits required for a full Honours degree.

The University normally holds a special graduation ceremony in Hong Kong in January of each year.

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Learning Support & Facilities

Students enrolled in the programme will be provided with the following learning support:

• A prescribed textbook and a University-developed comprehensive study package will be provided for each module. The study package consists of module specifications, lecture handouts, tutorial materials, assessment tasks and a list of recommended reading.

• Access to the electronic library resources of the University.

• Access to the web-based learning environment, Blackboard, as well as student learning support services, of the University.

• A collection of the recommended textbooks and references for the course is available at the resource centre at CAPS for use of students. This is regularly updated to include the most recent relevant publications.

• Access to library, language centre and computer facilities of Caritas Francis Hsu College.

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Admission Requirements

The academic requirement for entry is a Higher Diploma in Logistics, Business or related areas. Mature students (i.e. 21 years old or more) are considered individually on the basis of previous educational background, employment and experience but should normally have two year's experience of higher education.

Entry is attainable through the following paths or equivalent:

• a Higher Diploma in Logistics, Transport Management, Shipping Management, Supply and Purchasing or a business related subject such as Business Administration or Management, from a recognized institution;

• a Diploma of Higher Education in a logistics, transport, or business-related subject from a UK university;
  

• a Higher National Diploma in a business or transport subject awarded by Edexel (formerly BTEC);
  

• an advanced, professional recognized diploma, for example,

  the Diploma in Management Studies Programme jointly offered by the Hong Kong Management Association and Lingnan University,

  Diploma in Purchasing and Supply offered by the School of Continuing Education of Hong Kong Baptist University, and

  Diploma in Transport Management offered by SPACE of University of Hong Kong.

Applicants holding the following qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants are required to submit reference letters and/or evidences of length of service in employment.

• the Professional Diploma in Logistics Management offered by the Hong Kong Productivity Council,

• the Professional Diploma in Strategic Purchasing & Supply Chain Management offered by the Hong Kong Productivity Council and The Institute of Purchasing & Supply of Hong Kong,
  

• the Professional Diploma in Business Logistics, Logistics Concepts Development Centre,
  

• the advanced Diploma of the Institute of Business Administration (IBAM) and at least two years of relevant work experience.
  

Applicants are expected to meet the English language proficiency requirement of GCSE Grade C, or TOEFL 550, or IELTS 6.0. An exemption to the above English language proficiency will be for those applicants who have completed English language courses within their Higher Diploma.

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Intakes Per Year

There are normally three intakes in a year, in the months of January, May and September. Part time new students may start in any sessions. Full time students commence in September only.

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Tuition Fees & Mode of Payment

For students who start in any session in 2009 and 2010, the total tuition fee is HK$63,480, tuition fees are payable in 6 consecutive instalments of HK$10,580 before each session.

The tuition fees cover instruction, study materials, assignments, examinations, core textbooks and 2 years of Affiliate membership of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong.

Tuition fees are subject to an annual review. Students who do not complete their study within 6 consecutive sessions are subject to any fee increase applied to the sessions later on.

Payment of tuition fees is to be made by cheque or money order made payable to "Caritas-Hong Kong". Fees paid are not transferable. Fees paid will not be refunded unless there is a premature cessation of the programme in which case refund will be made within 1 month after the scheduled commencement of the session.

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Application Procedure

The duly completed application form must be submitted together with the following:

• originals and copies of supporting certificates, diplomas and relevant transcripts, as evidence of academic and professional qualifications obtained, for certification purpose,
  

• copy of HKID card or passport,
  

• a non-refundable application fee of HK$200 (payable by cash/cheque made payable to "Caritas-Hong Kong") and
  

• a recent passport-sized photograph.

The application form and these documents should be sent or delivered to:

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Closing Dates for Application

All applications must be submitted to CAPS of Caritas Francis Hsu College on or before the closing dates, which are December 1, April 1 and August 1 respectively for intakes in January, May and September.

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Contact Information

HONG KONG
	Programme Officer [BSc (Hons) Logistics] Centre for Advanced & Professional Studies (CAPS)
	Caritas Francis Hsu College 11 Caine Raod Central Hong Kong
	2508 9122
	2524 0659
	http://www.cfhc.caritas.edu.hk

UNITED KINGDOM
	Programme Co-ordinator [BSc (Hons) Logistics] Department of Transport and Logistics
	School of Applied Sciences University of Huddersfield Queensgate Huddersfield HD1 3DH United Kingdom
	44-1-484-472135
	44-1-484-473019
	http://www.hud.ac.uk

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Local Registration

The BSc (Hons) Logistics programme has been registered with the Education and Manpower Bureau in accordance with the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance (CAP. 493). The Course Registration Number is 250833.

According to the Ordinance, it is the discretion of individual employers to recognize any qualification to which the courses may lead.

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Schedule of Modules

Period	Entry at Sep 2008
Sep 2006 Strategic Supply Chain Management	*	Entry at Jan 2009
Jan 2007 Transport Economics & Policy Retail Logistics	*	*	Entry at May 2009
May 2007 Research Project Strategic Management	*	*	*	Entry at Sep 2009
Sep 2007 Global Logisics & Supply Chain Management Strategic Supply Chain Management	*	*	*	*	Entry at Jan 2010
Jan 2008 Retail Logistics Transport Economics & Policy	*	*	*	*	*	Entry at May 2010
May 2008 Research Project Strategic Management	*	*	*	*	*	*
Sep 2008 Global Logisics & Supply Chain Management Strategic Supply Chain Management		*	*	*	*	*
Jan 2009 Retail Logistics Transport Economics & Policy			*	*	*	*
May 2009 Research Project Strategic Management				*	*	*
Sep 2009 Global Logisics & Supply Chain Management					*	*
Jan 2009 Transport Economics & Policy						*

The 6 modules will be offered again in the similar pattern every 2 years. Eligible candidates may start with any of the above session and complete the 6 modules in 2 years.

University of Huddersfield reserves the right to adjust the sequence of the modules offered.

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