International Shipping and Transport Logistics - BBA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Be an specialist in international shipping and logistics management!
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Hong kong (Hong Kong)
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Duration
4 Years
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Start date
September
If you are interested in working in international trade, this programme is just what you are looking for! The Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in International Shipping and Transport Logistics is offered by Emagister and accredited by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
In addition to a comprehensive business training, you will have specialized knowledge in shipping and logistics. This 4-year bachelor’s programme will prepare you with a strong specialization in maritime transport and an overview of international trade and transport. In addition to the academic and professional knowledge, this training makes sure that you will acquire the necessary leadership, negotiation, management and communication skills to stand out and succeed in the business world.
What are you waiting for? Contact the Hong Kong Polytechnic University through Emagister.co.uk for more information on how to enrol in this programme.
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About this course
This programme equips you with:
- A well-rounded business education with specialization in international shipping and logistics management
- Sound knowledge of maritime transport and logistics along with a broad perspective of international transport and trade as well as maritime organization and personnel management skills
- Transferable skills in relation to communication and presentation, leadership and teamwork, problem solving and effective use of information technology
Individuals looking for a business career involving international shipping and logistics management.
Applicants to PolyU’s 4-year undergraduate programmes must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements of the University. Please refer to the University's website for more information.
There is a strong emphasis on interactive and student-centred learning methods, including case studies and simulation exercises. Local and international visits to companies and other organisations are arranged, and senior practitioners are invited as guest speakers to share their practical experiences with students.
All students within the Faculty of Business are encouraged to participate in the Whole Person Development Programme (WPDP), which includes a range of extracurricular activities, such as leadership training camps, peer tutoring, mentorship, and overseas and the Chinese mainland exchanges.
Each student may be assigned a mentor who is an experienced executive or a manager in the business world and who provides advice and support and helps students to plan their careers and prepare for their first jobs after graduation.
If they wish, and subject to availability, the BBA students can spend a semester studying at another university overseas or in the Chinese mainland and have the credits counted towards their PolyU degree.
Work-Integrated Education (WIE)
To graduate, every student must complete 100 hours (3 training credits) of WIE. The Department has developed opportunities for students to work in firms either during the summer vacation or as part-timers. Summer placements may be found in Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland or overseas. These, and other forms of work experience, can count towards the WIE requirement.
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- Management
- International Logistics
- Leadership
- International Trade
- Logistics Management
- Transport Logistics
- Shipping Logistics
- Transport Management
- Shipping
- International
- University
- Trade
- Communication Training
- International Shipping
- Logistics
- Chartering Management
- Maritime transport
Course programme
This is a very flexible programme that offers a wide range of subject choices in the fields of international shipping and logistics management.
Year One covers the University Core Curriculum and fundamental business subjects, such as Leadership & Intrapersonal Development, Healthy Lifestyle, Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Economics, Introduction to Statistics for Business, along with Broadening subjects and Language and Communication Requirements subjects.
From Year Two onwards, students continue their general business education by taking such subjects as Business Analytics, Strategic Management, and also study international shipping and logistics management in greater depth through such subjects as Shipping Logistics, Carriage of Goods Law, Marine Insurance, Shipbroking & Chartering Management, and Shipping Finance. Students have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of Electives in international shipping and logistics. They also have the chance to integrate their knowledge through the one-year-long capstone project in the final year of study.
Along with a Major in International Shipping and Transport Logistics, students can take a Minor, either in another business programme or in a non-business programme.
International Shipping and Transport Logistics - BBA (Hons)