Department of Department of Transport & Logistics Transport & Logistics

ManagementManagement

University of University of MoratuwaMoratuwaAugust 2008August 2008August 2008August 2008

Undergraduate Degree ProgramsUndergraduate Degree Programs

B.Sc. B.Sc. HonsHons in Transport and Logistics Managementin Transport and Logistics Management

�� Admission by A/L and UGC selection.Admission by A/L and UGC selection.

�� 11stst batch of 50 students will pass out in 2010batch of 50 students will pass out in 2010

�� The only Bachelors’ Degree Program in Transport & The only Bachelors’ Degree Program in Transport & Logistics Management in the region of South AsiaLogistics Management in the region of South Asia

�� Accredited by Chartered Institute of Logistics & Accredited by Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport for Membership (MCILT) status.Transport for Membership (MCILT) status.

Postgraduate Degree programPostgraduate Degree program

1.1. M.Sc. by Research (full time)M.Sc. by Research (full time)

2.2. M. Phil. by Research (full time/part time)M. Phil. by Research (full time/part time)

3.3. Ph.D. by Research (full time/part Ph.D. by Research (full time/part time)time)

Early Events� June 2004 Cabinet of Ministers decides to begin higher degree

courses in Aviation.

� July 2004 Cabinet appointed committee begins to meet.

� Aug 2004 University of Moratuwa indicates willingness to offer a

course including aviation and other areas under transport.

� Sept 2004 University Grants Commission agrees in principle for a BSc

in Transport & Logistics Management course proposed by UoM.

� Nov 2004 Faculty of Engineering appoints ‘Task Force’

� April 2005 Departmental Advisory Committee appointed

� 1st Aug 2005 Creation of New Department and appointment of Head

� 26th July 2006 – 1st Student Intake (2005 A/L batch)

� 26th July 2008 – 3rd Student intake (2007 A/L batch)

August 2005 August 2005

Birth of Birth of

Department of Transport and Logistics Department of Transport and Logistics ManagementManagementManagementManagement

To be an international centre To be an international centre To be an international centre To be an international centre To be an international centre To be an international centre To be an international centre To be an international centre of excellence in knowledge of excellence in knowledge of excellence in knowledge of excellence in knowledge of excellence in knowledge of excellence in knowledge of excellence in knowledge of excellence in knowledge dissemination, research and dissemination, research and dissemination, research and dissemination, research and dissemination, research and dissemination, research and dissemination, research and dissemination, research and consultancy in transport and consultancy in transport and consultancy in transport and consultancy in transport and consultancy in transport and consultancy in transport and consultancy in transport and consultancy in transport and logistics through logistics through logistics through logistics through logistics through logistics through logistics through logistics through partnerships between staff, partnerships between staff, partnerships between staff, partnerships between staff, partnerships between staff, partnerships between staff, partnerships between staff, partnerships between staff, Our Mission partnerships between staff, partnerships between staff, partnerships between staff, partnerships between staff, partnerships between staff, partnerships between staff, partnerships between staff, partnerships between staff, students and industry; and to students and industry; and to students and industry; and to students and industry; and to students and industry; and to students and industry; and to students and industry; and to students and industry; and to be the driving force in be the driving force in be the driving force in be the driving force in be the driving force in be the driving force in be the driving force in be the driving force in making Sri Lanka an making Sri Lanka an making Sri Lanka an making Sri Lanka an making Sri Lanka an making Sri Lanka an making Sri Lanka an making Sri Lanka an international transport & international transport & international transport & international transport & international transport & international transport & international transport & international transport & logistics hub in South Asialogistics hub in South Asialogistics hub in South Asialogistics hub in South Asialogistics hub in South Asialogistics hub in South Asialogistics hub in South Asialogistics hub in South Asia

Our Mission

B.Sc. B.Sc. HonsHons in Transport and in Transport and Logistics ManagementLogistics Management

CurriculumCurriculum

� Transport & Logistics� Planning� Design

� Other Skills� Communication Skills

The course modules of the degree program for all four years comprises 150 credits with subject combinations

in the categories of

� Design

� Management/Economics� HRM/ organizational Mgmt� Commerce� Financial Accounting� Marketing

• Analytical Skills� Mathematics

� Information Technology

� Communication Skills

� Leadership Skills

� Specializations� Transport Planning

� Maritime

� Aviation

� Supply Chain

Transport

� Transport Systems & Functions

� Transport Policy Analysis

� Urban Transport

� Public Transport Operations & Management

� Transport Systems Planning & Design

� Fleet Operation & Management

Maritime

� Maritime Transport

� Port Operations & Management

� Maritime Economics & Policy

� Operation Management of Shipping Companies

Aviation

� Air Transport � Air Transport

� Airport Planning & Operations

� Aviation Technology & Operations

� Airline Business Management

Supply Chain Management

� Logistics Management

� Supply Chain Management

� Procurement Management

� Warehousing & Inventory Management

� Distribution & Transport Management

� Operations Management

Economics and commerce

� Microeconomics

� Macroeconomics

� Transport Economics

� International Trade & Transport

� Business Organization

� Financial Accounting

Management

� Organizational Management

� Managerial Skills

Development

� Strategic Management & � Strategic Management &

Corporate Planning

� Human Resource

Management & Industrial

Relations

� Project Management

� Quality Management

Mathematics

� Mathematics I

� Mathematics II

� Quantitative Methods in Transport & Logistics� Quantitative Methods in Transport & Logistics

� Analytical Modelling in Transport & Logistics

Information Technology

� Computer Systems

� Introduction to Programming

� Management Information Systems in Transport & Logistics

� e-commerce & ICT applications

� GIS & Geomatics Applications in Transport & Logistics

Communication: Skills Development and Other subjects

� English

� Communication & Presentation Skills I

� Presentation Skills II

� Research Methodologies

� Outdoor Life skills Training

� Community Development Project

� Multidisciplinary Project

� Social Behavior

� Environmental & Social Impacts of Transport & Logistics

� Health & Safety

� Facilities Design

Subject Stream Credits Percentage%

Analytical 24 16Commerce/Economics 14 9Management 26 17Transport and logistics 47 32Non- technical 17 11Research and training 22 15Total 150 100

Analysis of Course Outcomes

Total 150 100

Subject Stream Credit Percentage%K S A

Analytical 16 6 10Commerce/Economics 9 7 2Management 17 5 6 6Transport and logistics 32 24 8Non- technical 11 5 6Research and training 15 1 6 8Total 100 43 37 20

Other Key Features of theOther Key Features of the

Degree ProgrammeDegree Programme

Quality Assurance in

Curriculum Delivery Standards� Curriculum development

meetings with industry specialist and qualified academics

� Qualified Staff� Qualified Staff

� Visiting Lecturers

� Guest Lecturers

� Student & peer evaluations

� Academic advisors

Skills Development Course Skills Development Course

ModulesModules

� Outbound Training� Objectives: Improve team work, leadership,

increase self-awareness and communication

Community Development Community Development

ProjectsProjects

�� Objectives: To serve the community while gaining an Objectives: To serve the community while gaining an opportunity to experience the real world, to gain first opportunity to experience the real world, to gain first hand knowledge on raising funds, project hand knowledge on raising funds, project implementation, meeting deadlines. implementation, meeting deadlines.

MentoringMentoring

�� Objectives: learning opportunity for students to Objectives: learning opportunity for students to understand the demand of the work environment, understand the demand of the work environment, and better preparations for the professional workand better preparations for the professional work

Career Development CampCareer Development Camp

�� Objective: expose students to career opportunities Objective: expose students to career opportunities and employers to potential employeesand employers to potential employees

Industrial Placement (internship)

Program – 1st Batch (starting 13/10/2008)1. Holcim ( Lanka) Ltd2. John Keells Holdings3. South Asia Gateway Terminals (Pvt) Ltd4. Prudential Shipping (Pte) Ltd5. Hayleys Advantis Limited 6. Logistics International Limited/ Logiventures Limited7. Logiwiz Limited7. Logiwiz Limited8. Civaro International Limited9. Abans Ltd10. DRH logistics international (pvt)ltd11. Nestle Lanka Ltd12. Capitol AEI (Pvt.) Ltd13. Aitken Spence & Co Ltd14. Civil Aviation Authority15. Freight Links International (Pte.) Ltd16. Ceylon Tobacco Company Ltd17. SATHSINDU Group18. Ceylon Cold Stores PLC

Guest Lectures by Industry

Specialists

The Economic and Social Benefits of Air Transport Social Benefits of Air Transport

StudentsStudents

� Communication through batch reps and

academic advisors

� Opportunities to participate in industry � Opportunities to participate in industry

related activities

� Code of ethics

� Society of Transport and Logistics

Staff Student InteractionStaff Student Interaction

• TLM Day

� Open discussions

� Sports & social activities

� Activities among batches� Activities among batches

ScholarshipsScholarships

� Objectives: provide financial assistance/motivational scholarships

� Based on need – Level 1 (presently 5/yr)

� Based on merit & extra curricular activities

(presently 7/yr)

CPD ProgrammesCPD Programmes� Objective: to provide the industry with

the required skills for professional development especially with respect to new developments and issues

Staff Staff � Multi disciplinary backgrounds

– Engineering

– Management

– Accounting

– Finance– Finance

– Marketing

– Economics

– Sociology/Behavioral sciences

– Environmental science

– Public transport

– Shipping /Maritime

Academic Staff

Head of the Department

Prof. K.A.S. KumarageB.Sc. Eng (Moratuwa), PhD (Calgary),

FCLIT (UK), C.Eng., MIESL

ProfessorProfessorProf. J. M. S. J. Bandara

B.Sc. Eng (Moratuwa), PhD (Calgary),

CMILT

Senior LecturerDr. T. SivakumarB.Sc. Eng (Peradeniya), MEng (AIT)PhD (Japan), AMIE (SL)

Lecturer

Mrs. K.C.S. Ekanayake

B. Com (Special) (Colombo)Ad. Dip. In Management Accounting

(CIMA-UK), SEDA (UK)

Lecturer

Mr. L.C.I. Sigera (On Study Leave)

Academic Staff

(On Study Leave)B.Sc. (SL), MICS (UK), CMILT

Diploma in Professional Shipping (Norway),

MSc. (Maritime Affairs) (Sweden)

LecturerMrs. L.W.D. Piyathilake

BBA (Special) (Colombo)ACIM, DipM(UK)

LecturerMr. Y.M.M.S. Bandara

BA (Special) Economics (Peradeniya)

Lecturer

Miss H.L. Liyanage

B.Sc. (Special) Human Resources Management (Sri

Academic Staff

B.Sc. (Special) Human Resources Management (Sri Jayawardenepura)

Ad. Dip. In Management Accounting (CIMA-UK)

Diploma in Counselling - SL

Lecturer

Mrs. D.N. MunasingheB.A. (Sociology & Business

Administration) Colorado State University, USA, National Diploma in HRM-IPM (SL)

System AnalysistMr. K.J. Kaththriarachchi

B. Sc. (OUSL), PG Dip (IT), Dip CHE

(SL), Dip CNE (SL)

Instructor

Academic Support Staff

InstructorMiss G.A.C. Priyadarshani

B.Com. (Special) (Kelaniya)

Instructor

Mr. V.V. AdikariwattageB.Sc. Eng. (Moratuwa), MSc. (Moratuwa), AMISL, AMSSE

Staff Recruitment & DevelopmentStaff Recruitment & Development

� Recruitment� Minimum 2nd class upper division holders

OR

� Industry Experience & Professional � Industry Experience & Professional Qualifications

� Development� Planned career paths with foreign

exposure (PhD)

Department Industry Collaboration

� DIC Meeting held in Feb 2008

� Sectoral Meetings being held now

� Aviation 10/10/2008

� Maritime 21/10/2008

� Issues to Discuss Further

� Industrial Placement in Aviation Sector

� Members for Curriculum Development

Panel

� Visiting Lecturers

� Guest Lectures

Sponsorship Opportunities

� Student Bursaries

� Events

� Out bound Training � Out bound Training

� Career Development Camp

� Community Development Projects

� Evening Lecture Series

� Staff Higher Studies Program

Module Code TL 435 Title PORT OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT

Credits 4Hours/ Week

Lectures 3.5 Pre-requisites

NoneLab/Tutorials 3/2

Learning Objectives

To teach students the basic functions related to port operations& management

Outline Syllabus:

LECTURES

Introduction

Functions of Ports and Port Authorities, Brief history of Ports, Types of Ports (based on

cargo and location)cargo and location)

Port Planning & Design

Location and site selection, Competition, Current and future Port issues to consider, How to

plan for present and future needs, Design and layout, Operating systems (hardware), Cost

and finance

The Intermodal Connection

Interfacing between water, land, and air transportation in the receipt, transport, and delivery

of goods.

Managing and Operating A Port

Services to be provided, Marketing, Port/client accountabilities, Management Structure,

Employees and relations, Management systems, Budgeting, Control, Tariffs and Operating

Agreements

Port Performance Evaluation

PRACTICALS/ASSIGNMENTS

Module Code TL 436 Title MARITIME ECONOMICS & POLICY

Credits 4Hours/ Week

Lectures 3.5Pre-requisites None

Lab/Tutorials 3/2

Learning Objectives

Outline Syllabus:

LECTURES

Economic Concepts relevant of the study of shipping

Demand for shipping. The distinctive features of shipping/transport derived demand,Demand for shipping. The distinctive features of shipping/transport derived demand,

their implication and the concept of elasticity

The supply of Shipping with particular reference to recent trends in the world fleet,

elasticity, cost and lay-up

Economics of scale, the reason for specialization

Ship Registration and Owner ship

Marine Insurance/Cargo Insurance

International Law of the Sea

Collision Law, Salvage and Towage Contracts

Law relating to liability and compensation for Marine Pollution Damage

Chartering Contracts, Lay time Calculation, Voyage estimation

Ship Management

PRACTICALS/ASSIGNMENTS

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