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Logistics and Transport Management

Overview:

Program Name: Logistics and Transport Management

The development of the Logistics and Transport Management (LTM) Programmes are informed by research and industry input. The successful completion of the programme will lead to Diploma and/or Bachelor Degree. The programmes enable you to acquire knowledge and skills, which can readily be applied in the industry. With a balanced combination of theory and practice through simulators and industry internships, you are challenged to address challenges related to logistics and supply chain.

One of the pillars of the economy of the Sultanate of Oman is logistics. Nowadays, it is supply chains that compete, rather than companies. Logistics and supply chain experts are found in all types of industries, ranging from banks to production companies, and from hospitals to ports.

Accreditation:

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK)

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements are:

  1. General Education Diploma (Grade 12 Certificate) or equivalent
  2. All applicants must have completed English and Mathematics

Students must also successfully complete the General Foundation Programme or provide equivalent scores in the three areas of the programme. The requirements are:

  1. English: obtain a score of 5.0 in the IELTS taken in the last two years or score at least 70 points in the College English placement test
  2. Mathematics: score at least 50 in the Math placement tests
  3. Information Technology: provides a valid certificate in IC3 or ICDL, or score at least 50 in the IT placement tests

Enrollment

After being admitted to the college either via applying directly to the college or through the Higher Education Admission Center (HEAC), the students enroll at the college. The following documents and material are required to complete the registration:

  1. An original General Education Diploma (Grade 12 Certificate) or equivalent with a minimum pass grade in Mathematics and English
  2. Two coloured photos of the applicant
  3. A copy of the applicant’s national ID card
  4. A copy of the applicant’s guardian’s valid passport or ID card

In addition, international students must provide:

  1. An original grade 11 certificate or equivalent
  2. The original High Secondary School Certificate or equivalent must be attested by student’s country’s Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Omani Embassy in his/her country.
  3. A copy of the applicant’s valid Passport.

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Duration

Full-Time:
Diploma: 2 Years
Bachelor: 4 Years

Tuition Fees

3,675 OMR per year
Books and Study Materials: 200 OMR per year.

Study Plan

Career Opportunities

Programme Goals

Diploma in Logistics and Transport Management.

The duration of the Logistics and Transport Management Diploma Programme is four semesters at IMCO. It has a study load of 240 credit points.

BSc. Logistics and Transport Management.

Having achieved the diploma level, students can continue to the bachelor programme. Second-year LTM students who have not completed their diploma, but wish to join the bachelor programme and
proceed with their practical training can do so if at least 200 credits have been obtained (complete: 480 credit points – diploma, Year 3 and Year 4).

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The LTM department has a dedicated industry liaison who helps students to obtain training while in college and assistance is provided to obtain a job after graduation. Through network events and CV workshops, we envisage to further aid the students in entering the job market.

Due to the comprehensive curricula of the programmes, our graduates develop skills that are required in various industries. One of the strategic pillars of the Sultanate of Oman is logistics; this strategic recognition emphasizes the need for logistics professionals. Our graduates can work, amongst others, as:

  1. Procurement officers
  2. Transport managers
  3. Supply chain employees in different types of industries
  4. Sales employees
  5. Project managers
  6. Customer service employees/managers
  7. Port operators
  8. Freight forwarders
  9. Shipping agents
  10. Customs declarants etc.

Diploma
The Logistics and Transport Management Diploma programme seeks to develop students who can:

  1. Demonstrate the ability to apply key concepts and principles of the International Transport and Logistics by using logical reasoning to carry out processes and procedures in the industry.
  2. Communicate effectively in English within teams as well as individually to carry out duties and responsibilities within industry.
  3. Demonstrate sensitivity and ability to make decisions based on ethical and moral values, both within the industry and community.
  4. Apply practical skills and competencies developed in the programme in a professional and competent manner to add value to the logistics industry.
  5. Exhibit the essential graduate attributes, such as leadership, punctuality, time management, teamwork, required at operator level in the International Transport and Logistics Industry.

Bachelor

The Logistics and Transport Management Bachelor programme seeks to develop the students who can:

  1. Demonstrate proficiency in the fundamental principles of International Transport & Logistics, by using logical reasoning and critical thinking to facilitate effective decision making within the industry and pursue knowledge further.
  2. Communicate effectively in English within teams as well as individually to manage processes within industry.
  3. Manage and inspire ethical and moral behavior through sensitive decision making.
  4. Apply practical skills and competencies developed in the programme in a professional and competent manner to manage processes within the logistics industry.
  5. Demonstrate essential graduate attributes, such as leadership, punctuality, time management, teamwork, critical thinking & problem solving to meet the challenges of managing in the International Transport and Logistics Industry.