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 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

Graduates can further their study at MBA or MSc level on various logistics and management programmes offered in the UK by the University of Huddersfield. They can also upgrade their academic credentials to Master's level at local universities, or universities elsewhere.

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Professional Recognition

Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Logistics course will be granted FULL exemption from the Professional Qualifying Examiniations for Chartered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) in Hong Kong and in UK. FULL accreditation for Full Membership of the Institute of Purchasing & Supply of Hong Kong (IPSHK).

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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

• One year of full-time study
• Three sessions in a year, commencing in September, January and May.
• Two modules are conducted in each session.

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Mode of Study

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

3. Self-Directed Learning

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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 graduation purposes, students must satisfactorily complete all assessments requirements for the prescribed modules.

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

Academic Requirements

• A Higher Diploma or an Associate Degree in Logistics, Transport Management, Shipping Management, Supply and Purchasing or a business related subject from a recognized institution;

OR

• An advanced, professional recognized diploma judged satisfactorily for admission of the programme and a minimum of two years of relevant work experience.
  

English Requirements

Applicants are expected to meet the English language proficiency requirement of GCSE Grade C, or TOEFL 550, or IELTS 6.0.

Applicants who have completed English language courses within their Higher Diploma or Associate Degree will be exempted from the English language proficiency requirement.

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Intakes Per Year

There is ONE new intake in September of each year.

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Tuition Fees & Mode of Payment

The total tuition fees for entry in the semester of September 2009 are HK$63,480. Tuition fees are payable in 3 consecutive instalments of HK$21,160 (HK$10,580 per module) before each semester.

The tuition fees cover instruction, study materials, tutorials, assignments and examinations and core textbooks.

Students are eligible for applying the Continuing Education Fund (CEF) under which a tuition fee reimbursment up to HK$10,000 will be available from the government.

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 & Commencement Date

• Closing date for application for admission to the September 2009 session is 15 July 2009.

• The commencement date is Tuesday 1 September 2009.

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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 Road 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

The sequence of modules offered in the academic year of September 2009 to August 2010 are shown as follows:

The teaching arangement of each session will be as follows:

Week 1 to 2: Face-to-face Tuition by the academic staff of the University

The 48 hours of face-to-face tuition for the two modules will be conducted in the first two weeks of each session. Each week comprises Sunday (10am-5pm), Monday to Friday (6:45pm-9:45pm) and Saturday (2pm-5pm).

Week 3 to 14: Tutorials and Directed Learning

In each week, there will be 4 sessions of tutorials on each module. The sessions, normally arranged at the daytime, is of 50 minutes each.

Week 15: Study Period

Week 16: Final Examiniation

Classes will be taken place at the following venues of Caritas Francis Hsu College:

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