Supply Chain and Logistics Management Specialization
Program Aim
The Supply chain and logistics management specialization is to develop a career or pursue advanced studies in business and to specialize in the areas of logistics and supply chain management (Purpose). The programme recognizes the importance and provides the opportunity for our students to develop their capacities for strategic thinking, autonomous learning, innovative and agile problem solving and advanced critical enquiry to allow them to critically reflective, engage ethically and develop their understanding of logistics and supply chain management in the international business world (Education and subject/discipline/professional values).
We aim to provide a transformative learning environment which pushes programme participants to strategically review business practices and concepts, on an individual basis or collectively in a team environment to allow them to advance their own and their team’s capacities for management, critical enquiry, ethical governance, leadership, and strong interpersonal engagement.
In-class, teamwork and online fora are all drawn upon to contribute to a transformative learning environment. Students could complete a small primary research project that reflects the importance of a research-led pedagogy on the programme.
Due to the nature of this postgraduate transformative learning experience, this programme draws upon teaching, learning and assessment approaches which help to prepare programme participants to manage the global business environment or further study of it, including case-studies, project work, in-class debate, presentations and online resources in the design and delivery of the programme.
Program Objective
- This MBA specialization is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in logistics, purchasing and supply chain management.
- Students will learn practical knowledge of global purchasing, logistics, supply chain management and development, as well as an innovative approach to sustainability in those fields.
- Graduates from the program will have the necessary skills to work as logistics, purchasing / supply chain consultants, sourcing managers, logistics managers, lead buyers, etc. to support companies in their decisions.
- The program concentrates on the application of scientific tools to solve logistics and supply chain problems in order to achieve sustainable competitiveness with respect to social and environmental concerns in a global context.
- Graduates could apply knowledge and skills to pursue their career paths in public and private sectors, for example, in logistics providing company and division of supply chain and logistics, warehouse, transportation, production, analysis and planning, and import and export.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an advanced conceptual and practical understanding of business and, logistics and supply chain management.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to contribute to business and society in a collaborative and ethical fashion.
- Demonstrate management skills and leadership skills during a collaborative team-based assessment.
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills as a result of a presentation.
- Demonstrate strong in-depth knowledge and critical thinking skills arising from their knowledge of logistics.
- Demonstrate the capacity to be reflective regarding their personal actions and module assessment.
- Develop collaborative learning and team-work skills by engaging in module-related team activities.
- Display the ability to think critically and analytically about business practices and their impact on society.
- Plan and execute a small-scale primary research project on a business-related topic.
Program Structure
| Year | Semester | Block | code | Subjects | Credits |
| Core Courses | |||||
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | Block 1 | MG4101 | Management Principle and Organization Behaviour | 4 |
| Block 2 | EC4101 | Managerial Economics | 4 | ||
| Block 3 | AC4101 | Advance Business Accounting & Financial Management | 4 | ||
| Semester 2 | Block 4 | MA4101 | Business Research Methods & Statistics | 4 | |
| Block 5 | MG4104 | Marketing Principles and Practice | 4 | ||
| Block 6 | MG4103 | Strategic Management | 4 | ||
| Specialization Courses | |||||
| Year 2 | Semester 3 | Block 7 | SC4201 | Supply chain Planning and Strategy | 4 |
| Block 8 | SC4202 | Logistics Management | 4 | ||
| Block 9 | SC4203 | Procurement Management | 4 | ||
| Semester 4 | Block 10-12 | MG4204 | Project Work | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | ||||
Ms.Bukola Ayoola
Master of Business Administration
“I found the support from the Student Mentor very cordial and professional , I have worked with two student mentors and both have been very supportive and willing to help while necessary.“
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FAQs
The Supply Chain and Logistics Management Specialization MBA program at TAU Guyana is a graduate-level program designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in supply chain management, logistics, operations, procurement, and distribution.
Admission requirements typically include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, relevant work experience, academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and sometimes standardized test scores like the GMAT or GRE.
The curriculum includes core MBA courses along with specialized courses focused on supply chain and logistics management, such as Supply Chain Strategy, Logistics and Distribution, Inventory Management, Global Supply Chain Management, Transportation Management, and Operations Planning.
Graduates can pursue various career paths in supply chain and logistics, such as supply chain managers, logistics coordinators, operations managers, procurement specialists, transportation managers, warehouse managers, and supply chain consultants in diverse industries and organizations.
The highest paying job in logistics often depends on factors like experience, education, and industry. Executive-level positions such as Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) or Logistics Director typically command the highest salaries in the logistics field.
The best course in logistics and supply chain management depends on individual career goals and interests. Options include a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management, a certification like Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or specialized courses in areas like transportation, inventory management, or procurement.