BBA (Hons) Scheme in Global Business and Logistics, Aviation, Maritime, and Supply Chain Management

Programme Characteristics

LMS aims to provide innovation-driven education and scholarship in the fields of logistics and maritime transport, comprising high-quality research, professional training, and consulting activities related to shipping, transport, supply chain and operations management, and global business and logistics.

Our programmes provide students with a well-rounded business education centred on supply chain management and analytics, aviation management and finance, international shipping and transport logistics, and global business and logistics. The programmes are designed to meet the current and future needs of the relevant industries. They emphasise active student participation and industry collaboration.

After completing the Common Year One curriculum, students will be invited to choose one of the following degrees, indicating the field of study in which they will specialise until graduation:

• Aviation Management and Finance (BBA-AMF)
• International Shipping and Transport Logistics (BBA-ISTL)
• Supply Chain Management and Analytics (BBA-SCMA)
• Global Business and Logistics (BBA-GBL)* 

All students in the Faculty of Business are encouraged to participate in a range of extracurricular activities, such as leadership training camps, peer tutoring, and mentorship.

If students wish, and subject to availability, they can spend a semester studying at another university overseas or in mainland China, with the credits counting towards their PolyU degree.

BBA (Hons) in Aviation Management and Finance

This programme equips students with a well-rounded business education with a specialisation in aviation management and finance; an in-depth understanding of how airports, airlines, aircraft leasing companies, government agencies, regulators, and other professional groups, such as financial services firms and consultants, contribute to the functioning of aviation markets; and the necessary background to become an integral part of the aviation industry.

BBA (Hons) in International Shipping and Transport Logistics

This programme provides a well-rounded business education, as well as the opportunity to specialise in international shipping and logistics management. It enables students to acquire broad knowledge in maritime transport and logistics within a general broad framework of international transport and trade.

The programme promotes the acquisition of strong management skills in areas such as communication and presentation, leadership and teamwork, problem-solving, and effective use of information technology. Graduates are equipped with the skills required to understand and manage maritime organisations and personnel.

BBA (Hons) in Supply Chain Management and Analytics

Supply chain management focuses on how firms optimise resources in a logistics network that delivers value to end customers. As Hong Kong is a logistics and trading centre of global importance, supply chain management is particularly relevant to many businesses and industries. With the advancement of technological innovation and business analytics, the integration of management knowledge and analytical skills has become essential for supply chain managers to make effective decisions.

This programme provides students with a well-rounded business education specialising in supply chain management and analytics. The curriculum aims to develop students’ skills and knowledge in business and supply chain analytics, information technology and innovation, operations and cross-functional management, international business, and transport logistics to meet the current and future needs of the logistics and supply chain industries.