Diploma in Logistics Management

" Building a Career in Logistics "

Career opportunities in logistics continue to grow. Even during downturns in the business cycle, when companies are cutting costs, the demand for able and experienced supply chain managers remains high. Surveys have shown that when other areas of industry have recruited less, recruitment into logistics has not declined.

At a time when logistics is becoming increasingly professional, you will benefit from work-related professional qualifications. INTER-CEPT offers a range of programmes for junior, middle and senior management.

A professional qualification for those individuals already working within logistics and transport who wish to develop a strategic view of logistics and transport operations and to become capable of reviewing operational activities.

Career Paths/Opportunities

Logistics Managers ,Materials Managers ,Import / Export Managers ,Warehouse and Stock Managers ,Supply Chain Managers ,Distribution Managers ,Transport Managers
Logistics Consultants

Target Audience

The Professional Diploma is aimed at candidates holding middle management positions in specialist functional areas such as Supply-Chain Management, Transport Operations, Transport Planning, Warehousing, Procurement, Production Planning and Inventory Management.

• For Managers with operational responsibilities
• Especially popular with new managers and recent graduates without business-related degrees

Course Content

Choose 4 options, or 2 Electives and 3 Options

Electives1st SEMESTER

CEP101: Introduction to Logistics Management

CEP102: Procurement, Inventory and Order Processing Management

CEP103: Warehousing and Materials Handling

CEP104: Transportation Operations Management

2nd SEMESTER

CEP105: Benchmarking, Best Practice and Supply Chain Management

CEP106: Project Management and Outsourcing

CEP107: International Logistics Management

3rd SEMESTER
Choose 3 modules:

CEP108: Movement of People

CEP109: Retail Logistics

CEP110: Production Planning

CEP111: Transport and Society

CEP112: International Business

CEP113: Movement of Goods.

Method of Study?

• By distance learning
• Regular/Classroom
• Can be delivered in-house*

Assessment Methods

The Professional Diploma can be assessed by either examination or competency and requires each candidate to demonstrate:

• Their underpinning knowledge and understanding of particular logistics and transport subjects, and
• Their ability successfully to complete tasks in a logistics and transport environment

The assessment systems used will vary widely depending on the subject matter. Assessment methods include integrated continuous assessment, assignments, and end of module / semester examinations. There will be few exams and much report-writing combined with continuous assessment.

Requirements

• Fluent in English
• Minimum age is 21
• However, participants will be considered for admission if they have relevant field experience or either a degree or a Diploma in any relevant field.

Course Fee : $1650 for the entire course.

The fee can be paid in full or per semester.

Course Duration : Minimum Duration: 1 Year. Maximum Duration: 2Years

Course Intake : January, March, July and September

INTER-CEPT encourages its students to register with Humanitarian Logistics Association (HLA) which is an individual membership association for humanitarian logistics professionals committed to increase humanitarian logistics effectiveness. For more information on how to register, log on to www.humanitarianlogistics.org

Contact Details:

For more information, please call-over at the INTER-CEPT (International Centre For Emergency Preparedness Training, Off Mombasa Road,1km from Daystar University)  Monday through Saturdays between 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Kindly note that the INTER-CEPT offices are closed on Sundays)

Head of Department

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