Master of Science in International Shipping and Transport Logistics Postgraduate Program By Faculty of Business, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |Top Universities

Master of Science in International Shipping and Transport Logistics

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Logistics / Supply Chain ManagementMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Logistics / Supply Chain Management

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Programme Aims

The MSc in International Shipping and Transport Logistics (Full-time Stream) aims to:

  • provide up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of shipping and logistics vital for the continued development of the industry and Hong Kong;
  • develop capabilities to tackle complex multi-disciplinary problems through covering a host of topics such as logistics, economics, finance, management, law, insurance, marketing, IT applications and China practices;
  • nurture good practice and sound professional judgment by drawing upon the experience of practicing professionals;
  • develop the critical and analytical approach necessary to become a good decision maker; and
  • prepare graduates for future advancement in the profession through self-development.

Program overview

Main Subject

Logistics / Supply Chain Management

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Programme Aims

The MSc in International Shipping and Transport Logistics (Full-time Stream) aims to:

  • provide up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of shipping and logistics vital for the continued development of the industry and Hong Kong;
  • develop capabilities to tackle complex multi-disciplinary problems through covering a host of topics such as logistics, economics, finance, management, law, insurance, marketing, IT applications and China practices;
  • nurture good practice and sound professional judgment by drawing upon the experience of practicing professionals;
  • develop the critical and analytical approach necessary to become a good decision maker; and
  • prepare graduates for future advancement in the profession through self-development.

Admission requirements

80+
6+

Local, Mainland China and overseas graduates wishing to enroll on the full-time stream under MScISTL programme offered by the Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies of PolyU, and having met the following entrance requirements of the programme.

Local Applicants

A Bachelor's degree in any discipline.

Mainland China and Overseas Applicants

A Bachelor's degree in International Shipping or Maritime Studies or other relevant disciplines with:

English being the Medium of Instruction; or

English not being the Medium of Instruction, then applicants are also required to meet either one of the following requirements:

  • An IELTS Academic Test with a score of at least 6; or
  • A TOEFL Paper-based test score of at least 550, including a score of at least 4.5 in the Test of Written English; or
  • A TOEFL Internet-based test score of at least 80, including a score of at least 20 in the Test of Written English.
If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the “Admissions Requirements” section under “Admissions Policies” for details.

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PolyU Faculty of Business has a Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) scheme comprising seven awards in addition to other programmes, most of which are widely recognized by professional bodies. Students of the BBA scheme can pursue a business Major plus a Minor by choosing from a range of electives. You will be equipped with state-of-the-art professional knowledge, and gain real-world experience before graduation through Work-Integrated Education and Whole Person Development. Your holistic development can be enhanced with considerable opportunities for student exchange and out-of-the-classroom learning.

Each of PolyU’s BBA programmes lasts for four years. The BBA programme includes 30 credits worth of general university requirements, 90 credits of discipline specific requirements, and three work-integrated education training credits.


The Faculty is ranked No. 55 in the world in the latest UTD (University of Texas at Dallas) Top 100 Business School Worldwide Rankings based on research published in 24 top business journals for the period of 2012 to 2016.


The core value of PolyU Faculty of Business is Innovation-driven Education and Scholarship (IDEAS) with a 3D focus on Discovery, Design and Delivery. 


PolyU Faculty of Business offers a comprehensive portfolio of postgraduate programmes, many of which are recognized by professional bodies in the fields of accounting, finance, logistics, management, marketing and transport. Apart from the BBA, MBA, DBA and specialized master’s degrees, there are also research programmes leading to the MPhil and PhD awards. To maintain the currency of its academic programmes and specialist consultancy, PolyU faculty members undertake application-oriented research, both within and across their disciplines, facilitated by Business School’s centres for research in one belt one road, logistics, shipping, maritime studies,leadership, sustainability and marketing.

PolyU Faculty of Business is ranked No. 55 in the world in the latest UTD (University of Texas at Dallas) Top 100 Business School Worldwide Rankings based on research published in 24 top business journals for the period of 2012 to 2016.

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