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The Master of Business Administration (MBA) of Prowess University has been developed on the fundamental assumption that the student is entitled to acquire profound theoretical and practical knowledge to enable him/her face the challenges associated with Business Management issues in the business arena.  The curriculum is designed to give participants a broad knowledge of business and opportunity to specialize through absolute concentration in chosen option in third semester. To this end, emphasis is placed upon professional education of the entire individual and in providing them with effective strategies to boost career performances. To obtain the degree (MBA) candidate must complete course work consisting of courses in the areas of Banking and Finance, Management, Marketing and Accounting. Other very notable areas include organizational case studies, seminars and a project report.

Objectives

To enable participants effectively carry out effective Business Administration duties and responsibilities in both Public and Private Organizations.

To properly equip participants with adequate skills needed for Contemporary Organizational Management.

Scope

The Master of Business Administration covers various areas of business such as: Accounting, Business Communication, Finance, Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Ethics, Marketing, Business Law, Managerial Economics, Applied Statistics, Strategic Management and Planning etc…

The course cuts across various areas in business and industry. Students will complete relevant courses in business related areas in addition to seminars and project work in their areas of interest/options.

Mode of Study

Correspondence, Blended learning programs which combine distance learning with face-to-face instructions through accredited onsite partners. The programs typically target working professionals who are unable to attend traditional part-time programs.

Program Duration

The duration for the MBA programme shall be one (1) year.

 

Employment Opportunities

The MBA programme of Prowess University prepares students to improve professionalism in business practices and entrepreneurship development. The programme equally trains them to fill middle and senior level management positions in business, commerce, industry, and government. With their education and training, they can set up their own businesses since the programme also emphasizes self-employment and consultancy.

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S institution or its international equivalent

A minimum of two to three years of work experience depending on your responsibilities or a professional background

Personal Statement

Fee Structure

The fee shall be $2600 per semester for 3 semesters.

 

COURSES

FIRST SEMESTER

Managerial Economics

Strategic Management and Planning

Accounting Practice

Business Communication

Finance Management

Marketing Process and Practice

SECOND SEMESTER

Business Ethics

Entrepreneurship and Corporate Social Responsibility

Business Law

Leadership in Business Organizations

Seminar on Human Resource Management

Research Methodology

THIRD SEMESTER

The option or area of specialization determines required course(s) for third semester. See list of options….

Project Report                                                             

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Managerial Economics                                                                    

Economics and Decision-Making Process; Understanding the Micro and Macro Environment of Business (specifically the Macroeconomic Variables); Demand and Supply; Types of Market Models; Theory of Games.

 

Strategic Management and Planning

Concept of Management and Planning; Principles of Strategic Management; Professionalism in Management; issues in strategic planning

Business Ethics

Understanding the principles of business ethics; Types of Business Ethics; Corporate Culture; Decision-Making; Data Privacy; Ethical Due Diligence; Trust

Accounting Practice                                                                   

Core Topics in Accounting Practice; Core Topics in Management Accounting Practice; Core Topics in Auditing; Core Topics in Accounting Theory and Corporate Reporting

Finance Management                                                     

Money and its Relevance to Business and the Economy; Sources of Business Finance; Bank Lending and its Implications for Business; Aspects of Financial Management/Corporate Finance; Monetary and Fiscal Policies

Marketing Process and Practice                                                 

General Marketing Principles, Marketing Communications Systems; Consumer and Buyer Behaviour Analysis; Professionalism in Marketing Practice; Ethical Issues in Marketing.

Entrepreneurship and Corporate Social Responsibility             

The Entrepreneur and Entrepreneurship; Personal Characteristics of Entrepreneurs; Theories of Entrepreneurship Development; Identification of ideas and Venture Capital Opportunities; Keeping Records; Writing Business Plans; Entrepreneurial Practice – Success and Failure; The Entrepreneur in Micro, Small, Medium and Large-Scale Enterprises.

Business Communication

Understanding important topics in business communication; Business meetings; Social Media; Corporate Emails; Business Letters; Blog Communication

Business Law

Topics in Business Law; Contracts; The law of Corporations and the other Business Organizations; Security Law; Intellectual Property; Antitrust; Commercial Paper; Pension and Benefits; Secured Transactions; Trust and Estates; The Legal Environment of Business.

Research Methodology                                                                    

Application of Scientific Methods in the Study and Analysis of Business Activities; Research Designs; Data Collection Methods; Sampling Techniques; Data Analysis Methods, Measurement Scales; Interpretation and Presentation of Business Research Results; Applications of Research in Business Problem-Solving.

Case Project Report                                                            

Candidate is required to write a case project report on an approved topic which will be defended before the supervisor and any other relevant person or persons appointed by the Coordinator of Program (MBA Programs) and approved by the board of regents.

OPTIONS:

The MBA options is available to students who have completed the First and Second Semester MBA basic courses before choosing an option or program concentration for third semester seminars and project report.

List of Options

• Human Resources Management
• Agric Business
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Marketing Communications
• Oil and Gas Marketing
• Public Sector Accounting
• Risk Management
• Taxation
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management

 

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) Human Resource Management programme of Prowess University has been developed on the fundamental assumption that the student is entitled to acquire profound theoretical and practical knowledge to enable him/her face the challenges associated with Human Resource issues in the business arena.  The curriculum is designed to give participants a broad knowledge of Human Resources Management. To this end, emphasis is placed upon professional education of the entire individual and in providing them with effective strategies to boost career performances. To obtain the degree (MBA), candidate must complete course work consisting of courses in the areas of Banking and Finance, Management, Marketing and Accounting. Other very notable areas include organizational case studies, seminars and a project report.

SEMINAR

Seminar on Establishment and Workforce Planning

Seminar on Retirement and Pension Administration

Seminar on Reward and Compensation Management

Seminar on Talent Acquisition and Management

DESCRIPTION

Seminar on Establishment and Workforce Planning                         

This will focus on strategic bases for human resource decisions. Some cores areas include: Definitions, the Landscape of Workforce Planning, Scenario-Modeling and Forecasting, Workforce Analytics, Human Capital Planning, and Human Strategic Workforce Planning in practice.

Seminar on Human Resource Management

This will focus on key principles relevant to training and development, including the role of training in an organization; adult learning theory, needs assessment, training methodology, organizational support, resources and constraints, evaluation of training, and managing the training function. International training considerations are also addressed

Seminar on Retirement and Pension Administration              

This will focus on legal constraints; job -analysis and evaluation; performance appraisal; personal based pay; setting and administration pay; structure, incentives, benefits and the compensation of special groups, theory and practice relating to organizations system strategy, design and administration; job evaluation; pay survey structure; pay administration; group incentives and benefits such as pension, children, health care etc.

Seminar on Reward and Compensation Management             

This will focus on determinants of wage levels, wage structures and individual wages; analysis of the impact of wages on work attitude and performance in organizations. Wages and Salary Administration, Performance Management, and Compensation systems

Seminar on Talent Acquisition and Management                        

This provides a view of strategic knowledge management with regard to the concepts and practices organizations use to transform individual and group behaviour to constructive outcomes for the employee and the organization. It examines models and approaches of human capital strategy, acquisition, and talent management within a structure on the mindset of human behavior.

AGRIC BUSINESS

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN AGRIC BUSINESS

The MBA programme in Agric-Business prepares students to improve professionalism in business practices and entrepreneurship development. The programme equally trains them to fill middle and senior level management positions in business, commerce, industry, and government. With their education and training, they can effectively manage an existing Agric-Business or set up their own businesses since the programme also emphasizes self-employment and consultancy.

It helps participants acquire leadership skills, human relations, analytical, evaluative, qualitative and communicative skills needed for management of agribusinesses. Also expose students to integrative, interdisciplinary and dynamic nature of business and administrative processes especially as they relate to agricultural undertakings.

SEMINAR

Seminar on Agricultural Business Management

Seminar on Agricultural Financing

Seminar on Agricultural Cooperatives and Warehousing

Seminar on Agricultural Marketing and Trading

Seminar on Agricultural Value Chain

 

DESCRIPTION

Seminar on Agricultural Business Management                    

The focus of this seminar is on operating techniques and business skills used in the modern food and fiber industry. Others include skills needed to manage small and medium size businesses in agricultural and allied industries.

Seminar on Agricultural Financing                                 

The focus of this seminar is on access to finance for agricultural businesses. Different sources of financing – local and international, risk in agricultural financing and their mitigants, e.t.c.

Seminar on Agricultural Co-operatives and Warehousing      

The focus should be on farmers’ co-operatives, agricultural production co-operatives, supply co-operatives as well as storage and warehousing of agricultural produce e.t.c.

Seminar on Agricultural Marketing and Trading                   

The focus should cover services involved in moving agricultural products from the farm to the consumer. This will involve activities such as planning production, growing and harvesting, grading, packing and packaging, transport, storage, agro and food processing, distributions, advertising and selling, e.t.c.

 Seminar on Agricultural Value Chain                                     

The focus of this seminar should be on activities and actions that improve a product while linking commodity producers to processors and the market. Various aspects of product value chains will be targeted.

 

ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP)

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING

The MBA programme in Enterprise Resource Planning prepares students to improve professionalism in business practices and entrepreneurship development. The programme equally trains them to fill middle and senior level management positions in business, commerce, industry, government and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).With their education and professional training, they can work as consultants or set up their own businesses since the programme also emphasizes self-employment and consultancy.

COURSES

Seminar Presentations on ERP Fundamentals and Business Processes

Seminar Presentations on Accounting in ERP System

Seminar Presentations on Human Capital Management in ERP systems

Seminar Presentations on Sales, Distribution and Supply Chain Management in ERP Systems

Seminar Presentations on Business Analytics

DESCRIPTION

Seminar Presentations on ERP Fundamentals and Business Processes                            

The focus of this course will be the following: Understanding of modern information systems and their role in common business processes, Introduction to Enterprise Resource Planning, Evolution of ERP systems, ERP technical and functional features, ERP Selection, acquisition and implementation, Benefits and Challenges associated with implementing ERP systems and their impacts on organizations. Business processes including finance, procurement, inventory management, production planning and execution, and sales and distribution, and know how they are integrated into an ERP system.

Seminar Presentations on Accounting in ERP System                                                       

Basic Accounting Principles and Concepts, general ledger accounts in ERP systems, Accounting Systems and real-time Accounting integrations in ERP, Business processes (sales process, purchase process and the accounting processes in the business environment) and how they impact on accounting in ERP systems, Management of Assets and Liabilities in ERP systems, Budgeting, Reporting and Control in ERP systems.

Seminar Presentations on Human Capital Management in ERP systems              

This course covers the following: Structures in Human Resources Organization Management, Personnel Administration, Time Management, Reporting and Control Tools, Personnel Development, and Wage Type Structure in ERP.

Seminar Presentations on Sales, Distribution and Supply Chain Management in ERP Systems                                        

Sales and Distribution Organizational units and its contents creation and assigning in ERP, Sales and Distribution process and transactions, reporting and control in ERP, Procurement and supply Organizational units and its contents creation and assigning in ERP, Procure to pay transactions, reporting and control in ERP, Materials Management Organizational units and its contents creation and assigning in ERP, Materials movements, reporting and control in ERP, production, warehouses, logistics and customer relationship management facilities in ERP.

Seminar Presentations on Business Analytics                                                                      

Framework for business analytics in ERP, business analytics and reporting in ERP, development of mathematical models for improved decision making within an organization with ERP systems, structuring problems and logical analyses in organizations with ERP systems, ERP systems models for diverse industries and functional areas, including finance, operations, and markets

 

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

The MBA programme in Marketing Communications will equip students with the knowledge and skills to successfully promote their organizations’ goods and services for improved customer patronage. The programme trains them to occupy positions of responsibility in private and public sector organizations, as well as engage in professional consultancy services.

The programme involves both strategic thinking and the development of creative solutions which require a blend of research-based knowledge with the practice of high level creative skills. The Marketing Communications programme covers the selection and application of the main communication tools available to any organization in pursuit of its marketing objectives.

SEMINAR

Seminar Presentations in Communication Theory

Seminar Presentations in Corporate Identity, Reputation and Branding

Seminar Presentations in Marketing Communications: Objectives, Strategies and Planning

Seminar Presentations in Contemporary Issues in Marketing Communication

Seminar Presentations in Media Behaviour & Planning

DESCRIPTION

Seminar Presentations in Communication Theory              

Communication process, Linear model of communication influences of the communication process, word-o- mouth communications, Process of Adoption, Process of diffusion, Interactional Approaches of Communications, Network, Relational or Contextual Approaches to Communications

Seminar Presentations in Corporate Identity, Reputation and Branding                                                                                                                                   

Corporate Identity or Corporate Branding, Corporate Communications, Dimensions of Corporate Image, Elements of Corporate Identity, Corporate Reputation, Strategy and Corporate Identity/Image

Seminar Presentations in Marketing Communications: Objectives, Strategies and Planning                                                                                             

Understanding Strategy, Market Segmentations, the 3Ps of Marketing Communications Strategy, Strategic Balance, Internet Strategies, the Marketing Communications Planning Framework (MCPF), A Framework for Integrated Marketing Communications Plans; Role of objectives in Corporate Strategy, Promotional Objectives and Plans, Derivation of Promotion objectives etc.

Seminar Presentations in Contemporary Issues in Marketing Communications                                                                                                                          

Impact of Internet on the promotional mix, Benefits and pitfalls of Internet Advertising, current thinking in the field of Integrated Marketing Communications, New Ideas and Media Issues, Supplementary/Specialty advertising.

Seminar Presentations in Media Behaviour and Planning  

Media-Switching Behaviour, Vehicle Selection, Media Planning Concepts, Effect Frequency, Media Usage and Attitudes, Media Source Effects.

OIL AND GAS MARKETING

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN OIL AND GAS MARKETING

The MBA programme in Oil and Gas Marketing will expose students to issues related to the marketing of Oil and Gas Products/Services at both the domestic and international environment. This will prepare them to assume middle and senior level management positions in the Oil and Gas industry. With their education and training, they can set up their own businesses since the programme also emphasizes self-employment and consultancy.

This programme aims to develop marketing professionals customized for Oil and Gas Marketing. The programme exposes students to various aspects of sales and marketing of petroleum products and allied services.

SEMINAR

Seminar Presentations in Logistics and Operations for Oil and Gas

Seminar Presentations in Sustainability Marketing for Oil and Gas

Seminar Presentations in Global Oil and Gas Industry

Seminar Presentations in Sales and Marketing of Petroleum Products

Seminar Presentations in Regulations and HSE Management

DESCRIPTION

Seminar Presentations in Logistics and Operations for Oil and Gas                                                                                                                                                      

The Internal Supply Chain, Capacity Management, Lean Operations and just-in-time, Quality Management, Introduction to the Supply and Value Chain-upstream to downstream, Organizations involved along the supply chain.

Seminar Presentations in Sustainability Marketing for Oil and Gas                                                                                                                                                   

Overview of environmental issue in oil and gas designed to identify the social and environmental factors associated with the development of oil and gas products and the rising level of consumption of these products and examine the means of containing these factors and ensure that the future development of these products is sustainable.

Seminar Presentations in Global Oil and Gas Industry           

Geopolitical Risks and Opportunities, Environmental and sustainability issues; Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC); Gas Export Countries Forum (GECF); International Energy Agency (IEA); Trends in uses of Energy, world primary energy mix and substitutes for oil and gas Future of Energy; challenges and opportunities forecasts for fossil fuels and the primary energy balance to 2050

Seminar Presentations in Sales and Marketing of Petroleum Products                                                                                                                                                

Market Channels, Refiner-Owned-And-operated Retail Outlets, Franchisers and Distributors, Jobber-Operated Outlets, Independent Dealers, fuel Standards and Specifications, International Oil Company in Fuels Marketing, the Retail Price of Motor Fuels, Zone Pricing, Price elasticity of oil and Gas Products

Seminar Presentations in Oil and Gas Regulations and HSE Management                                                                                                                                         

Acquisition of Petroleum Rights/Applicable Oil and Gas Regulations, including Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) and Nigerian Content Law, HSE Regulations and Management Systems, occupational Health and Safety, Oil Spill, Gas Flaring, Noise, Risk Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Corporate Social Responsibility.

 

PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING

The Executive MBA in Public Sector Accounting programme is structured under the philosophy that incomes or revenues and expenditures of government are critical to the economy and overall wellbeing of the citizenry and therefore must be accounted for. Government is the major employer of labor. In addition, government is responsible for carrying out extensive infrastructural development of facilities. The Executive MBA Public Sector Accounting is designed to sharpen the skills of employees in Senior Management Positions in Government and Public Sector establishments. It exposes students to various aspects of accounting in the Public Sector in line with pronouncements of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) especially in relation to the new Accrual Basis Accounting for Public Sector Entities.

The MBA programme in Public Sector Accounting trains students to fill middle and senior level management positions in government organizations as well as private sector establishments such as banks. With their education and training, they can work as professional consultants or set up their own businesses since the programme also emphasizes self-employment and consultancy.

SEMINAR

Seminar Presentations in Logistics and Operation of Public Sector

Seminar Presentations in Sustainability Public Sector

Seminar Presentations in Global Public Sector Establishment

Seminar Presentations in Government Budgeting

Seminar Presentations in Government Financial Regulations

DESCRIPTION

Seminar Presentations in Logistics Operation of Government Establishments                                                            

The internal organization of Government Establishment, Budgeting, Deficit Budgeting for Government Establishments, Value for Money Audit in Government Establishments; Introduction to Government Financial Regulations for various public Sector Establishments.

Seminar Presentations in Sustainability Public Sector Accounting                                                                              

Overview of environmental issues in Public Sector Accounting designed to identify the social and environmental factors associated with the development of Public Sector Establishments, the duplicating roles of these establishments and to make them more result oriented.

Seminar presentations in Global Best Practices of Government Establishment

Government Membership of International Organizations, the United Nation, African Union and the challenges associated with these organizations.

Seminar Presentations in Government Business Enterprise                                                                 

Government in Business; Operation of Government Business Enterprises, Budgeting for Government Business Enterprises, Productivity and Efficiency of Government Business Enterprises, the Future of Government Business Enterprises are to reflect in the presentations.

Seminar Presentation in Government Financial Regulations                                                                           

Features of Government Financial Regulations; Essence of Financial Regulations in Government, Financial Regulations in Relation to Budgeting in Government Establishments, Presentation and Approval of Budget, Budget Defense and Implementation; the Department of Budget and Planning are to reflect in the presentations.

 

RISK MANAGEMENT

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN RISK MANAGEMENT

The success of organizations depends upon their ability to operate in the face of risks. The growing awareness of these problems means that Risk Management is now recognized as requiring special skills central to the functioning of organizations. This special program is designed in conjunction with leading Risk Professionals, with the aim of meeting the growing demand for professionals who are highly skilled in Quantitative and Qualitative Risk Management. Students are trained to acquire core competencies in Risk Analysis.

The MBA programme in Risk Management prepares students to inject professionalism in Business Practices and Entrepreneurship Development. The programme equally trains them to fill middle and senior level management positions in Business, Commerce, Finance Industry and Government.

SEMINAR

Seminar Presentations in Enterprise Risk Management

Seminar Presentations in Credit Risk Management

Seminar Presentations in Financial Risk

DESCRIPTION

Seminar Presentations in Enterprise Risk Management

This will focus on the effective use of banking and financial information in business operations.

Seminar Presentations in Credit Risk Management

This will focus on credit requirements for borrowing from banking and financial institutions before making lending.

Seminar Presentations in Financial Risk   

This will focus on the analysis of various financial risks and how they affect selected organizations.

 

TAXATION

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN TAXATION

The MBA programme in Taxation prepares students to improve professionalism in business practices and entrepreneurship development. The programme equally trains them to fill middle and senior management positions in business, commerce, industry, and government. With their education and training, graduates of the MBA programme can set up their own businesses since the programme also emphasizes self-employment and consultancy.

The MBA Taxation is therefore designed to sharpen the skills of employees in Senior Management positions in Government generally and the various Tax Authorities in particular for more effective performance in order to ensure enhanced tax revenue for the government. It exposes students to various aspects of Tax Administration in line with Laws of the land and with particular emphasis on the Tax Reform Programme of the Government.

SEMINAR

Seminar Presentations on Logistics and Operation of Tax Administration

Seminar Presentations on Sustainability Taxation

Seminar Presentations on Global Tax Practice and Administration

Seminar Presentations on Tax Accounting Budgeting

Seminar Presentations on Tax Laws

DESCRIPTION

Seminar Presentations on Logistics Operation of Federal Inland Revenue Service                                              

The internal organization of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Tax Budgeting, Tax Accounting, Problems associated with Tax Administration; Implementing the Tax Reforms

Seminar Presentations on Sustainability Taxation

Overview of environmental issues in Taxation designed to identify the social and environmental factors associated with Tax Administration and measure to resolve dispute between two Tax Authorities or individuals.

Seminar presentations on Global Best Practices of Taxation                                                                                                             

Cross Boarder Tax Administration, Taxation of Non-Resident, Double Taxation Reliefs and Cross border Cooperations between Tax Authorities of Countries.

Seminar Presentations on Tax Administration         

Structure of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Composition of the Board of the Federal Inland Revenue Service Operating Modalities of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Financial Autonomy of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Productivity and Efficiency of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, the Future of Tax Administration and the Federal Inland Revenue Service

Seminar Presentation on Government Financial Regulations                                                                                       

Features of Government Financial Regulations; Essence of Financial Regulations in Government. Financial Regulations in Relation to Budgeting in Government Establishments; Presentation and Approval of Budget; Budget Defense and Implementation; the Department of Budget and Planning

 

LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

The MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is designed for those who want to work in Logistics and Supply Chain Management organizations. It covers the tools and techniques to evaluate, manage and improve services, operations and supply chain processes and also enable students to develop professional skills in Business Management.

To expose students to specialized courses in Logistics and Supply Chain Management and provide them with the opportunity of obtaining practical knowledge to solve marketing problems in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

SEMINAR

Seminar Presentations in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Seminar Presentations in Logistics Operations and Outsourcing Management

Seminar Presentations in Managing Resilient Supply Chains

Seminar Presentations in Storage and Warehousing Techniques and Management

Seminar Presentations in Supply Chain Strategy and Sustainability

DESCRIPTION

Seminar Presentations in Logistics and Supply Chain Management                                                                                                                                 

The Total Logistic concept, the Supply Chain concept, value-chain and value Network, Dimensions of Logistics and characteristics of supply chain management.

Seminar Presentations in Logistics and Operations Management                                                                                                                                  

This course will examine the relationship of logistics and operations management strategy with overall business strategy, manufacturing strategy make/buy policy, theory and principles of supply chain management, Basic Planning and Control Techniques such as forecasting demand, scheduling and sequencing, Capacity Management, just-in-time, 3rd Party Logistics (3PL), 3PL contractor selection framework, tender evaluation, new logistics outsourcing business model (4PL), Contract Management and Dispute Resolution.

 

 

 

Seminar Presentations in Managing Resilient Supply Chain

The course covers supply chain risks management, vulnerabilities and resilience, introduction to the key concepts, large scale disasters examples and their impact on global supply chains, ripple effects in supply chains, trade-offs in supply chain resilience management e.g. redundancy versus efficiency, centralization versus dispersion.

Seminar Presentations in Storage and Warehousing Techniques                                                                                                                                                           

The role of warehouse in today’s supply chain, types of warehouse operations and warehouse processes, warehouse IT and automation, warehouse Layout and equipment, warehouse costs and performance measure, the future of warehousing.

Seminar Presentations in Supply Chain Strategy and Sustainability                                                                                                                                         

The course intends to provide a sound foundation to the programme by introducing the principle of logistics and supply chain management and the potential impact on a focal firm’s competitive position and its performance; the different types of supplier relationships from arm’s length transaction to joint ventures, nature of collaboration between supply chain members and supplier networks, managing the lead-time gap as measured by the production; demand time ratio.