Diploma in Logistics and Freight Forwarding Management
(R2/840/4/0009)(05/29)(MQA/FA1770)
Diploma in Logistics and Freight Forwarding Management
(R2/840/4/0009)(05/29)(MQA/FA1770)
Overview
The Diploma in Logistics and Freight Forwarding Management (DLFF) stands as the flagship program within the esteemed School of Sustainable Supply Chain & Logistics. This program is meticulously designed to prepare students for engaging roles in the continuously expanding logistics and freight forwarding industry. Through its comprehensive curriculum, DLFF ensures students gain a deep understanding of industry fundamentals while honing the practical skills needed to address critical challenges routinely encountered by industry professionals. Furthermore, DLFF serves as a stepping stone for those aiming to further their academic pursuits. Qualifying candidates may gain admission into the degree program with advanced standing, facilitating their continued academic and professional growth.
Program Details
Program Structure
Entry Requirement
Fees
Program Details
Course Duration: Minimum 20 months
Location: 30% of face-to-face learning includes six sessions at MUST campus, Kota Damansara, each lasting four days. Online classes are conducted through various platforms according to the KEDGE faculty members.
Mode of Study: Full time or Part time
Intakes: April / May
Program Structure
Course modules
1. Managerial Economics (Local Topic 1)
2. Leadership
3. Business Analytics (Local Topic 2)
4. Finance & Mgt Acct + Corporate Finance
5. Managing Information Systems
6. Marketing Management
7. Global Corporate Strategy
8. Human Resource Management (Local Topic 3)
9. CSR
10. Capstone Project Proposal
11. Capstone Final Project
12. Digitalization of businesses
13. Supply Chain Management
14. Personal Development
15. Negotiation
16. Project Management
17. Product Management & UX Design
18. Digital Marketing
19. Change Management
20. Customer centricity to new business models
Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements
– Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
– Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 but below 2.50, subject to a rigorous internal assessment; OR
– Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment; OR
– Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses; OR
– A Pass at Level 7 Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) assessment by MQA; OR
– Other equivalent/related qualifications to a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government.
English Language Proficiency (for international candidates where English was not the medium of instruction)
IELTS: 6.0
TOEFL iBT: 60
PTE (Pearson Test of English): 59
Linguaskill: 169
ELS (English Language Services): 109
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency): 169
OET (Occupational English Test): 250
Fees
You may contact our Education Consultant at
postgraduate@must.edu.my for more details.
Program Details
Program Structure
Entry Requirement
Career Prospects
Learning Outcome
Program Details
- MQF level : 4
- Credit value : 90 credit hours
- Type of award : Single Major
- National Education Code (NEC) : 0414 (Management and administration)
- Duration: 2 Years 6 Months
- Mode of Study : Full-Time
- Intakes: January, April, August
Program Structure
Year One
- DBS1013 Introduction to Management
- DLF1003 Introduction to Freight Forwarding
- DLF1083 Introduction to Supply Chain Management
- DBS1093 Fundamental of Entrepreneurship
- DLF1104 AI in Business Information
- DLF1113 Introduction to Ocean Freight & Marine Insurance
- DLF1033 Introduction to Air Transportation
- DLF1093 Introduction to Land Transportation
- DBS1114 Principle of Accounting
- DBS1043 Principle of Marketing
Year Two
- DBS2604 E-commerce
- DLF2213 Custom Procedure and Governance
- DLF2203 Warehouse and Inventory Management
- DBS2064 Business Communication
- DBS2174 Organisational Behaviour
- DLF2204 Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- DBS2214 Business Law & Ethics
- DBS2074 Economics for Business
- DBS2034 Foundation of Human Resource Management
- DBS2203 Financial Management
- DLF2063 Dangerous Cargo
Year 2 and 4 months
- Internship
Entry Requirement
- Possesses SPM with at least credit in THREE subjects; OR
- Possesses SKM Level 3 in the related field; OR
- A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in the related field with at least CGPA of 2.00; OR
- A pass in Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) with at least Grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject; OR
- A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with at least Grade Maqbul; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government; OR
English Competency Requirement (International Student)
- Achieve a minimum Band 3 in MUET; OR
- Equivalent to CEFR (High B1)**
Career Prospects
- Forwarding Coordinator
- Logistics Coordinator
- Import and Export Coordinator
- Airfreight Planner
- Port and Shipping Officer
- Supply Chain Coordinator
- Warehousing and Procurement Coordinator
- Government Agencies i.e KASTAM/PDRM/MITI/MOT
- Customer Service Executive (Logistics)
- Logistics Admin Executive
- Transport Planner
- Fleet Operations Executive
- Shipping Officer
- Import/Export Documentation Officer
- Cargo Operations Executive
Learning Outcome
Having the knowledge and skills to:
- Describe broad-based principles and theories in business, particularly in the context of logistics and freight forwarding management.
- Apply broad-based business knowledge to solve routine and non-routine problems in logistics and freight forwarding management across different organisations.
- Perform routine and non-routine tasks/operations ethically and flexibly within business organisations, with emphasis on logistics and freight forwarding management functions.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication and collaborative skills relevant to logistics and freight forwarding management environments.
- Demonstrate relevant digital skills for work and study, with application to logistics and freight forwarding management systems and technologies.
- Interpret numerical and graphical data using relevant tools, particularly for decision-making in logistics and freight forwarding management.
- Demonstrate responsibility for business operations in logistics and freight forwarding management for self and others with minimal guidance.
- Demonstrate self-improvement for academic and career development, especially in the field of logistics and freight forwarding management.
- Demonstrate broad entrepreneurship skills with an emphasis on innovation and value creation in logistics and freight forwarding management.