Global Supply Chain Management

Supply chain management (SCM) 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, SCM is of particular relevance to many businesses and industries.

This programme provides a well-rounded business education along with an opportunity to specialise in SCM. The curriculum design meets the current and future needs of SCM expertise in Hong Kong, building skills and knowledge in operations management, information technology, cross-functional management, international business, transport logistics, etc. The programme emphasises active student participation and industry collaboration.

The programme curriculum is designed to satisfy the demand of logistics and supply chain related industries by producing graduates with knowledge and skills for managing the global flows of goods in the supply chain. It combines Core Subjects that tackle the backbone of global supply chain management (GSCM) and a wide range of Elective Subjects.

There is a strong emphasis on interactive and student-centred learning methods, including case studies, role plays and simulation exercises. Visits to companies and other organizations are arranged, and practitioners are invited as guest speakers to share their practical experience 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 exchange with institutions overseas or in the Chinese mainland.

Each student may be assigned a mentor, who is an experienced executive or manager in the business world who provides advice and support and helps students to plan their careers and prepare for their first jobs after graduation.

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

• Hong Kong, Greater China and Transport Development
• Principles of Operations Management
• Service Learning in Financial Literacy for Low-income Youth in Hong Kong
• Intro to Shipping and Transport Lgt Operations
• Principles of Operations Management
• Logistics and Distribution Management
• Intermodalism
• Navigation and Communication Systems
• Air Transport Logistics
• Research Methods
• Ship Construction and Maintenance
• Shipping Logistics
• Economics of International Transport Logistics
• International Trade and Shipping
• Marine Navigation and Meteorology
• Carriage of Goods Law
• Cargo Operations and Management
• Maritime Risk Management
• Contemporary Maritime Development & Issues
• Intermediate Business Statistics
• Management Science
• Quality Management
• Warehousing & Materials Management 
• Intro to ERP System
• International Study Tour in Shipping and Logistics
• Study Tour and Visits in GSCM
• Management of Maritime Organizations
• Shipbroking and Chartering Management
• Advanced Navigation and Ship Handling
• Stability, Stress and Loadlines
• Port Planning and Management
• Airport Management
• Liner Shipping Management
• Legal Aspects of e-Business in Logistics
• Maritime law
• Information Systems for Logistics Management
• Insurance in Shipping and Transport Logistics
• Shipping Finance
• Practice of Management Decision Analysis
• Simulation for Operations & Information Mgt
• Project Management
• Operations Strategy
• International Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Purchasing Management
• Special Topics in Operations Management
• Service Operations Management
• Supplier Development and Contract Management
• ISTL Capstone Project
• GSCM Capstone Project

Requirements

• Application fee HK$450
• GCE A-level / International A-level
• International Baccalaureate (IB)
• A minimum score of 24 with at least grade 4 in 2 Higher Level subjects
• A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 for the Internet-based test or 550 for the paper-based test;
  OR
• An overall Band Score of 6 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Scholarships

• Entry Scholarships for Outstanding Admittees