| Module Code | Core Modules | Lecturers | Hours | Sem |
| NM6062 | Business and Technical English | Dr. Carmel Heah Ms. Li Shu Yun |
80 | 1 |
| GT0102 | Statistical Methods for Transportation and Logistic Processes |
Prof Wong Yiik Diew
Asst Prof Wang Zhiwei
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45 | 1 |
| GT0101 | Traffic Impacts, Evaluation of Transport and Logistic Processes | Dr.-Ing. Andreas Rau | 45 | 1 |
Transportation Modules |
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| Module Code | Core Modules | Lecturers | Hours | Sem |
| TM0101 | Basics of Traffic Flow and Traffic Control | Prof Dr.–Ing Fritz Busch | 45 | 2 |
| TM0103 | Railway and Road Design | Dr.-Ing Bernhard Lechner | 45 | 1 |
| TM0102 | Transport and Urban Planning | Prof. Tan Yan Weng | 45 | 2 |
Logistics Modules |
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| Module Code | Core Modules | Lecturers | Hours | Sem |
| LM0102 | Decision Support for Logistics Management | Prof Dr Oliver Kunze | 45 | 1 |
| LM0103 | Design and Application of Material Handling System | Mr. Karl-Heinz Dullinger | 45 | 1 |
| LM0101 | Introduction to Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management | Prof Dr Peter Klaus | 45 | 1 |
Specialization Modules
There are 2 Specialization area offered: ‘Transportation’ and ‘Logistics’
Students will choose 3 modules from the Specialization area and 1 module from the other Specialization area.
Specialization Area 1: Transportation |
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| Module Code | Specialization Area Modules | Lecturers | Hours | Sem |
| ST0104 | Airport and Harbour Design |
Prof. h.c. Dr. Dieter Schmitt
Mr. Pui Syn Kong
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45 | 2 |
| ST0105 | Construction and Maintenance of Traffic Infrastructure | Dr.-Ing. Bernhard Lechner | 45 | 1 |
| ST0103 | Public Transport Planning | Dr.-Ing. Andreas Rau | 45 | 1 |
| ST0101 | Traffic Operation and Control (ITS) | Prof Dr.–Ing Fritz Busch | 45 | 2 |
| ST0102 | Transportation Modelling and Simulation Tools | Prof Dr.-Ing Gebhard Wulfhorst | 45 | 2 |
Specialization Area 2: Logistics |
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| Module Code | Specialization Area Modules | Lecturers | Hours | Sem |
| SL0102 | Consumer Industry Supply Chain Management | Prof Dr Christian Kille | 45 | 1 |
| SL0105 | Green Supply Chain & Supply Chain Risk Management | Dr Hanns Zeltinger | 45 | 2 |
| SL0104 | Health Care Logistics | Prof Dr Jörg Schlüchtermann | 45 | 2 |
| SL0101 | Industrial Logistics | Dr Hanns Zeltinger | 45 | 2 |
| SL0103 | Logistics Service Provider (LSP) Management | Prof Dr Peter Klaus | 45 | 2 |
*Please note that there might be changes to the modules.
No registration is required.
Cross-discipline Modules (Compulsory)
| Module Code | Module Name | Lecturers | Hours | Sem |
| CD5030 | Aspects of Asian & European Relations Today | Dr Reuben Wong | 10 | 1 |
| CD5170 | Selected Topics in Business Administration | Asst Prof Teo Gin Swee | 10 | 2 |
| CD5180 | Selected Topics in Business Management | Dr Charles Chow | 10 | 2 |
| And a Free-4-Credits module from either Specialization area, or any addtional modules for this programme subject to availability. | ||||
Core Subjects
General Modules
GT0102 Statistical Methods for Transportation and Logistic Processes
Transportation science involves analysis of empirical data. The students will learn to apply the most common methods in statistics used to analyze data in practical applications.
GT0101 Traffic Impacts, Evaluation of Transport and Logistic Processes
This module introduces the basic principles and concepts of an assessment and evaluation of transport and logistic systems. The assets and drawbacks of different assessment methods will be introduced, including application areas and initial constraints of specific assessment procedures will be discussed. In the second part, the interrelation between traffic and environment will be discussed.
Transportation Modules
TM0101 Basics of Traffic Flow and Traffic Control
This module provides the students with theoretical knowledge of traffic flow. The dynamics of traffic flow are described by models for several areas.
The main topics covered are: traffic stream models, car following and continuum theory for road segments, queuing theory for signalized and unsignalised intersections, traffic impact and simulation models.
TM0103 Railway and Road Design
The module introduces the fundamental aspects of rail and road design. It covers the planning, design and construction of rail and road systems (roads: layout criteria, design tools and calculation methods; rail: layout of railway lines, stations and any other types of turn-out connections, design tools and calculation methods for permanent ways and ballastless tracks etc.)
TM0102 Transport and Urban Planning
The module provides the basic knowledge about transport, mobility and urban planning. The main topics are: reasons for traffic, spatial and temporal traffic distribution, relationship between planning and design of the infrastructure and the assignment of functions in cities and conurbations, dependencies between supply and demand. The theory of travel demand modelling (4-steps-algorithm for travel demand estimation, etc.) is another important topic in this lecture.
Logistics Modules
LM0102 Decision Support for Logistics Management
Principles of management decision support, Overview on relevant operations research tools and algorithms. Principles of modelling logistical systems (data collection issues).
LM0101 Introduction to Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management
“Footprint” of logistics in the global economy (economic, ecological, social/cultural aspects, the “embeddedness” of logistics). The evolution of logistical thinking and terminology (from the “Physical Distribution” focus of the 1960′s to today’s “Flow Management” and “Supply Chain Management” focus).Sketch of current logistics market structures and their volumes. Elements of logistical systems (nodes and links, flows, controls).Elementary logistical activities (transport, warehousing, arrangements of objects) and of operational level logistics management. Basics of logistics system design and rationalization (principles and best practices).Introduction to industry logistics (consumer industry, industrial logistics, public transport logistics, logistics service providers, etc.)
LM0103 Logistics for Specific Transport Modes
The lecture focuses on road transport management, rail transport management, airline management, seaway carrier management, international forwarder, public passenger transport and urban logistics.
Specialization Area Modules
Specialization Area 1:Transport
ST0104 Airport and Harbour Design
This module gives an insight into the necessary components of airports and harbours and the planning processes for developing these sites. Besides that it offers several methods for operating airports and harbours. It covers aspects of the pre-planning process like environmental impacts that lead to the choice of location. All important components of airports and harbours will be discussed including the basics for designing them. The students will also receive in-depth knowledge about which operation and maintenance procedures are necessary to run airports and harbours successfully.
ST0105 Construction and Maintenance of Traffic Infrastructure
Transportation systems require economic infrastructure systems. Design and construction procedures of roads and railways have an enormous impact on installation and life-cycle costs. Railway tracks and pavements must not only be safe and sound, but easy to maintain and have to provide high availability. This lecture will introduce the fundamentals of road and track design criteria as well as calculation methods – focusing on high speed rail technology and special urban transport problems – and the respective construction procedures for sustainable roads, airfields and railway tracks.
ST0103 Public Transport Planning
The students will learn how to plan and operate different public transport modes. They will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of transit modes (Bus, BRT; LRT; RRT). The geometry of transit lines, transit networks types and their characteristics, and the advantages and disadvantages of different transit fares will be discussed. The scheduling process will be introduced and the students will become familiar with all steps of the scheduling process with the help of practical exercises (cycle times, block building, run cutting and rotating duty rosters).
ST0101 Traffic Operation and Control
The module provides insights into the state-of-the-art control measures for optimising traffic flows. The goal is to provide the students with tools to develop solutions for given problems. They learn to understand the general approach of traffic control and intelligent transportation systems, the principles of urban, extra-urban and integrated systems, the objectives, measures, methods and algorithms, systems and technologies used in intelligent transportation systems.
ST0102 Transportation Modelling and Simulation Tools
The module provides detailed knowledge about software tools for traffic and system simulation. Microscopic and macroscopic simulation will be dealt with in this lecture. Hands-on exercise with currently used software tools like VISUM, VISEVA and VISSIM are the main content of the lecture. This course introduces students to the state-of-the art modelling in land-use and transportation demand as well.
Specialization Area 2: Logistics
SL0102 Consumer Industry Supply Chain Management
This lecture addresses the issues of logistics and supply chain management from the perspective of national and international consumer goods producers, wholesalers, retail chains and direct marketers, such as from the food and non-food branded goods industries, fashion and luxury goods, home supplies etc.Consumer/distribution industry specifics from a logistical perspective; illustrating focus on distribution, consumer marketing and service issues. Alternative planning concepts (such as ECR, quick response)
Detailed study of decision issues such as distribution network design, transport optimization; related technology overview (RFID, barcoding, POS-handling).Reverse logistics issues. Regulation. Case studies
SL0105 Green Supply Chains & Supply Chain Risk Management
Green supply chain covers the background of green philosophy and studies the major elements and methods for companies to go green and improve environmental performance of all supply chain members. Resilient supply chain covers the analysis of various supply chain interruptions like natural disasturers, turbulentmarkets with global sourcing, lean production, and so on.
Aim and scope of this course are the special aspects of logistics and supply chain management in the health care industry. This course offers at first an introduction to the fundamentals of health care management. This industry is currently undergoing an phase of deregulation, which leads to privatization, professionalization and internationalization. This framework will be discussed with the help of several decisions situations. Furthermore students learn to understand the basic mechanisms of the health care value chain, develop a sound knowledge of appropriate tools and techniques how to management supply chain management activities and learn how to evaluate logistic processes in this special field of application. Special emphasis is put on strategic aspects of procurement and logistics in health care. Management games and case studies will be integrated in this course.
The lecture covers the issues of logistics and supply chain management from the perspective of global industrial producers and suppliers, such as from the electronics, electrical appliances, automotive, machinery industries (“assembly industries”). Assembly industry specifics from a logistical perspective. Materials procurement and production planning issues will be illustrated. Alternative planning concepts (such as MRP, JIT). Detailed study of decision issues such as supplier selection and development, Inbound transport systems design options, intra-logistics (plant logistics); parts and after-sale service logistics; assembly industry best practices (“Toyota Production Systems”) . Case Studies
SL0103 Logistics Service Provider (LSP) Management
This lecture focuses on the “life cycle” issues of logistics service provider. Management such as market selection and analysis, transport mode choices .Overview of the important LSP markets, such as parcels/express, LTL, truckload, air and seaway forwarding, container shipping, etc.Operational issues in modal transport (road, rail, barging, air, seaway transport) and in terminal and warehouse management
Cost functions, cost and productivity management and sales and marketing management, pricing for logistics service providers. Case studies
Cross-Discipline Modules
NM6062 Business and Technical English
The course focuses on the skills needed to communicate research effectively and confidently in a variety of situations. Particularly, the focus is on technical writing, oral presentations and the interpersonal and intercultural communication skills required. Students will learn and develop effective strategies for writing and presenting their research findings in academic and professional situations. The course is also designed to enhance English communication competence in these settings.
CD5030 Aspects of Asian & European Relations Today
Understanding intercultural aspects, government structures and differences in European and Asian religions in business and private environment. Basic comparison in European and Asian modern history.
CD5170 Selected Topics in Business Administration
In this seminar, the fundamentals and basics of business administration are discussed in various examples from companies in Asia and Europe. Starting with the fundamental business theories, we soon come to the hard facts – how to run a company in a competitive environment. What factors make a company successful? How does a company become a global player and what risks exist in the market? How do companies deal with competitors and how do they find out what the marked, i.e. their customers, demand? “Strategic management” is the key to answer these questions as well as “Strategic competitiveness”. We will further discuss the fundamentals in M & A (mergers & acquisitions) – how to estimate the value of a company and a global brand (branding). Diversification contra specialization – several case studies will point up the different management theories.
CD5180 Selected Topics in Business Management
This is an interdisciplinary approach to leadership and management with insights into Sun Tze’s “Art of War” and The Bhagavad Gita, linking Confucian ethics with Buddhist economics, with highlights of idiosyncrasies in doing business in Asia like Feng Shui, hampers and Guanxi. Key aspects of doing business in ASEAN, China and India will also be discussed.