Shipping and Documentation

Module Description

This module covers the main areas of transportation logistics and focuses on the salient, functional issues that are encountered throughout the day-to-day operations by shipping professionals in the industry.

The topics covered in this module are meant to provide a general overview of transportation within a supply chain infrastructure.

They will equip you with the necessary knowledge, competencies and tools required for the effective and efficient transportation of goods, as well as the management of the shipping and documentation function within an organisation.

Entry Requirements

Candidates who apply for this course must possess the following:

• a qualification at MQF Level 4 (one ‘A’ Level or equivalent in any subject),

AND

• a pass in English and Mathematics at MQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent) .

Preference is given to applicants having a year of work experience related to the field of study.

*Equivalent qualifications abroad will also be considered for admission.

Target Audience

The possible positions for which this programme aims to prepare you for include, but are not limited to:

• supply chain supervisor/manager
• logistics supervisor/manager

Career Paths

The possible positions for which this programme aims to prepare you for include, but are not limited to:

• supply chain supervisor/manager
• logistics supervisor/manager

How you’ll be assessed

The course comprises:

• Evening classes for part-time courses.
• Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
• Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
• Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.

Assessment

Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:

• Modular Assessment
• Project Assessment

The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.