Master Award in
Logistics Management
Master Award could transfer 20 credits and full tuition fees to Master’s programs by SIMI Swiss.
Master Award in Logistics Management
The aim of this award is to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of logistics management, focusing on transportation, storage, packaging, and their impact on competitiveness, efficiency, and the interplay of operational, technological, and regulatory factors.
Could transfer 20 credits and full tuition fee to the Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management of SIMI Swiss.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand key concepts and issues in logistics.
- 1.1 Analyse current issues in logistics and their relevance and effects on organisations.
- 1.2 Evaluate the benefits of having an effective logistics management system in an organisation.
2. Understand the different modes of transport and their underlying operational and economic characteristics.
- 2.1 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the different modes of transportation.
- 2.2 Critically analyse the underlying operations and cost of the different modes of transportation.
- 2.3 Discuss factors affecting the selection of specified modes/s of transport in an organisation.
- 2.4 Explain the infrastructure/facilities associated with each of the transport modes.
3. Understand the regulatory aspects and procedures and practices with international processes.
- 3.1 Critically evaluate export and import regulations including customs procedures and tariffs in the import and export of goods.
- 3.2 Analyse how tariffs and duties affect the prices of imported/exported goods.
4. Understand strategic and operational aspects of warehouse management.
- 4.1 Evaluate strategic aspects incl. Warehouse location, capacity, design/layout, storage racks selection and extent of automation (in relation to material handling equipment)
- 4.2 Analyse operational issues in receiving, order picking, storage, and despatch incl. Relevance of technological solutions.
- 4.3 Explain the multi-level product packaging choices and their relevance to efficient warehousing and transportation.
Topics:
Logistics Overview
Course Coverage:
- Definition and importance of logistics in business operations.
- Trends and strategies in logistics focusing on cost and service aspects.
- Integration of logistics with other functions, product-based logistics considerations, and roles of key stakeholders such as shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, and government.
- Understanding different types of logistics networks, risk management, and performance measures, including the use of information technology in logistics.
Modes of Freight Transport
Course Coverage:
- Analysis of road, air, sea, and intermodal freight: advantages, disadvantages, and operating characteristics.
- Key stakeholders, cost and pricing factors, infrastructure details (ports, airports, rail interchanges).
- Outsourcing transportation through 3PL and 4PL providers and the role of transportation management systems.
International Shipping and Trade Facilitation
Course Coverage:
- Understanding Incoterms, contractual obligations, customs tariffs, and international shipping processes.
- Import/export procedures, insurance, documentation, and certification.
- Trade treaties, international finance, and settlement mechanisms.
Warehouse Management
Course Coverage:
- Types of warehouses based on usage, location considerations, and capacity management.
- Warehouse design (L, I, and U shapes), storage rack options, and material handling equipment choices.
- Processes associated with receiving, storage, order picking, assembly, and dispatch stages.
- Technology in warehousing: dynamic storage, voice picking, pick-to-light solutions, warehouse management systems, and robotization.
- Performance measures and improvement approaches in warehousing.
Packaging in Logistics
Course Coverage:
- Importance of packaging in logistics: primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging.
- Optimization of packaging for storage, transportation, material handling, and cost reduction.
- Different packaging options (pallets, containers) and sustainable packaging solutions.
Indicative reading list
- Bowersox, D., Closs, D. and Cooper, M.B. (2019). Supply Chain Logistics Management. 5th Edition, McGraw-Hill.
- Rushton, A., Croucher, P. and Baker, P. (2017). The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management. 6th Edition, Kogan Page
- Harrison, A., Skipworth, H., Van-Hoek, R. and Aitken, J. (2019). Logistics Management and Strategy: Competing Through the Supply Chain. 6th Edition, Pearson.
- Coyle, J., Langley, C. Novack, R. and Gibson, B. (2016) Supply Chain Management: A Global Logistics Perspective. 10th Edition, South-Western College Pub
- Mangan, J. and Lalwani, C. L. (2016). Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management. 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons.
Entry requirements
To enroll The Master Award, the learner must possess:
- Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or achieved a Level 6 Diploma according to the European Qualifications
- For a degree from non-global accredited universities; The learner should have followed Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APELQ) policy of SIMI and/or University Partners.
- Learners must be over 21 years old.
The SIMI Swiss reserves the highest decision-making power for admission whether to accept or not accept after a specific review of each candidate’s profile to ensure that they can comprehend and gain benefits when participating. For the fake university or diploma mills, University Partners shall not be accepted.
English requirements
If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent
- Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 6.5; Reading and Writing must be at 6.5 or equivalent
After graduating with Master Award, students receive all certified documents from the SIMI Swiss.
Certified Documents:
- e-Certificate from the Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss).
- Hard copy certificate from the Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss) – Optional.
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) certified from University Partners for credit and tuition fee transfer.
Because the program is accredited and recognized, students can easily use certified in the working environment and have many opportunities for career advancement. In addition, in case if you want to study for a SIMI degree or university partner degree, students can convert all credits and the full paid tuition fee when participating in the program University Partners.
The SIMI Swiss’ Master Award means:
SIMI Swiss Master Award is the award at the master’s level and is equivalent to:
- Level 7 certificate of Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) of UK
- Level 10 certificate of Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
- Level 7 certificate of Credit and Qualifications Framework (CQFW)
- Level 7 certificate of European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Level 9 certificates of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
- Level 7 certificate of ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF)
- Level 9 certificate of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)
Students can convert all credits and the full tuition fee when participating in the SIMI Swiss and/or University Partners academic programs if they want to study for an academic degree.
Credits transfer:
Learners can accumulate 20 credits from the Master Award program when participating in the Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (MLSCM). Please see the credit transfer policy HERE
Tuition fee transfer:
When participating in the MLSCM program, students who have graduated 1 Master Award will receive a discount of full tuition fee which you paid. Please see the tuition fee transfer HERE
The SIMI Swiss micro-credential program allows for the transfer of credits and tuition fees into full degree programs from SIMI Swiss and/or its university partners. SIMI Swiss reserves the right to limit admissions once the number of students exceeds the quotas.
Apply Policy:
- To participate in the SIMI Swiss micro-credential program, students need to meet the entry criteria corresponding to each level. Please see the “Entry” tab for more details.
- SIMI Swiss will not accept applicants if their entry qualifications are from diploma mill universities or schools/universities that are not accredited.
- For Master Award programs, if an entry bachelor is unavailable, students must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the relevant field. Please note that a bachelor’s degree is required for the Master’s program at SIMI Swiss and University Partners so that you could study Master Award but could not move to the Master’s program of SIMI and University Partners.
- English is not a mandatory entry requirement for short course programs, but candidates need to ensure that English is used in reading documents, listening to lectures, and doing assignments. Candidates should note that English is a mandatory requirement when switching to an academic program at SIMI Swiss and University Partners.
Apply Process:
- Choose the program that suits your requirements. Note that applicants without a university degree will not be able to participate in the program at Master’s level, and applicants without a Master’s degree will not be able to participate in the program at the Doctoral level.
- Email your application to support@simiswiss.ch with all the required documents. You could download the application form here.
- Our admission department will contact you and guide you through further processes if the registration documents need to be supplemented.
- SIMI Swiss will issue the Letter of Acceptant (LOA). You will proceed to the next steps according to the instructions and pay tuition fee.
- SIMI Swiss will issue a student confirmation letter, login account to the e-learning system and related documents.
- You have become an official SIMI Swiss student and enjoy your study journey.
The SIMI Swiss micro-credential program is fully online, allowing you to study anytime, anywhere. You have the option to attend live classes with SIMI Swiss. The final exam will be uploaded to the system and evaluated by the academic panel of SIMI Swiss. Students must submit assignments on time; failure to do so will result in the student being considered to have discontinued the program.
Pricing Plans
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- Live Class (Option)
- Full online videos
- e-Books
- Self study contents
- Online tutor videos
- Assignment guide
- e-Certificate
- Hard copy certificate
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APELQ) certified from University Partners for credit and tuition fee transfer
- Accreditation & Recognition certified from University Partners
- Deliver hard copy certificate and all certified documents to your home
- Transfer full credits & tuition fees to equivalent academic programs
- Get more support tuition fees and scholarships when become University Partners' international students
- (*) In the event that you receive a scholarship or discount, the fee you should transfer is the amount you actually paid
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