This programme is in collaboration with the University of Plymouth, UK, and you’ll be introduced to key elements of national maritime policies, governance and operations around port and transport activities, international logistics and developments in these areas – all within the context of globalisation and for better understanding of developments of ports and terminals. It's practically designed for those who are interested or working in shipping, maritime-related and logistics industry. 

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

1. provide the opportunity to study subjects associated with the business of international shipping and logistics;
2. provide access to as wide a range of applicants as possible;
3. provide the highest quality of maritime education using appropriate learning and teaching methods;
4. provide opportunity for the development of general personal skills;
5. supply well qualified, well skilled individuals to related industries and general employment; and
6. enhance employability, in related industries, through a combination of academic analysis and the development of key skills.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. appraise proposals for ship finance;
2. formulate a marketing strategy for a shipping company or maritime organization;;
3. describe the role and function of maritime organisations ;
4. compare the efficiency of alternative logistics options.

1. integrate theory and practice;
2. synthesise information/data from a variety of sources;
3. apply analytical methods for supply chain optimization;
4. evaluate the general management of a shipping company or maritime organization.

1. communicate professionally;
2. apply numerical and problem-solving skills;
3. manage time, tasks and their own learning ;
4. apply and evaluate computing and information technology.

1. the ability to exercise initiative and personal responsibility;
2. the ability to make decisions in complex and unpredictable contexts;
3. successfully manage and deliver a project/work on time;
4. the learning ability needed to undertake appropriate further training of a professional or equivalent nature.

1. communicate effectively;
2. manage time and tasks for lifelong learning;
3. select and apply appropriate skills and techniques and work with minimal supervision;
4. write reports for commercial and academic audiences.

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Non-Local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance

This is an exempted course under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.

Days/ Time

• Friday (may occasionally other weekday), evenings
• Saturday (occasionally Sunday), afternoons and evenings
• All modules consist of one/two block-weekend teaching

Duration

• 1.5 years (minimum), 5 years (maximum)
• 2 terms per year
• Term starts in March and September

Application Fee

HK$150 (non-refundable)

Course Fee

• HK$110,250 per programme (in 3 instalments, all fees are subject to change without prior notice.)

Applicants shall:

(a) hold a recognised Professional Diploma or Higher Diploma in the discipline of logistics, transport, shipping, operations, or trade awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE or from other recognised institutions; and

(b) have 2 years of full-time work experience in the area of logistics, transport, shipping, operations or trade.

If the above academic qualification is from an institution where the language of teaching and assessment is not English, applicants shall provide evidence of English proficiency such as:

(i) an overall band of 6.0 in the IELTS (with minimum component scores of 5.5 in all four components: listening, reading, speaking and writing); or

(ii) an overall score 76 or above in the TOEFL iBT (with minimum component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18)

Applicants may be required to take and pass additional module(s), based on individual merit, before the start of the programme.

Applicants with other equivalent qualifications will be considered on individual merit.

Examples of Awards to be Considered for Admission

Admission is not limited to graduates from the following programmes. Applicants from other programmes will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100

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Enrolment Method

• A non-refundable HK$150 application fee;
• Photostat copies of Hong Kong Identity Card;
• Photostat copies of all relevant educational qualifications and workproof;
• Original certificates and transcripts of relevant qualifications, which are needed for certification by HKU SPACE staff;
• One passport photograph.

Payment Method

University of Plymouth 

    

     

Accreditations

Source: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/